Last day to vote early in May 4 election

Travis County voters have not shown much enthusiasm for the May 4 election. As of Sunday, only 21,742 registered voters had cast ballots early – just 2.43 percent of the county’s registered voters. Today is the last day to cast a ballot early in the Saturday election to choose members of the Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. You can find a list of early voting locations throughout the county here.

Outside of Austin, there are six areas that will be considering disannexation from the city on the May 4 ballot. That includes Lost Creek, which would owe Austin more than $7.7 million for amenities the city has provided. Voters in five other areas will also have a chance to vote on disannexation, outlined here.

The city of Lakeway’s ballot has a $22 million bond proposition as well as races for mayor and City Council. Voters in Leander will consider whether to allow collective bargaining rights for firefighters if a majority of employees favor representation by an employee association. Voters who live in the Eanes and Elgin school districts also have the opportunity to consider new school board members. Voters in Webberville will choose a mayor and two commissioners for their council.

Unsurprisingly, Lakeway voters have been among the most likely to vote, along with those in West Lake Hills and Bee Cave. Find more voter information at VoteTexas.gov.