The Austin Community College District (ACC) was named a “Voter Friendly Campus” for its efforts to break down barriers and empower students with information and tools to participate in the political process. The initiative, led … Continue reading
ACC Study: Straight-ticket voting increases in 2016
An analysis from Austin Community College’s Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS) reveals straight-ticket voting in the 2016 November general election constituted nearly two-thirds of all votes cast statewide. In the 37 counties … Continue reading
Notice of Joint Special Runoff Elections
NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTIONS ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 EARLY VOTING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1– FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016 (AVISO DE ELECCIONES SECUNDARIA GENERALES Y ESPECIALES CONJUNTAS 13 DE DECIEMBRE, 2016 Votación Adelantada jueves, 1 … Continue reading
ACC voters elect Trustees to Place 5 & 6; runoff set for Places 4 & 9
In a historic move, ACC District voters elected two trustees to the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees November 8, including the first ACC student trustee. The remaining two seats will be determined in … Continue reading
Election reminder for ACC employees
Early voting in advance of the November 8 general election continues through November 4. In addition to several federal, state, city, and county contests, voters will elect four members to ACC’s Board of Trustees. As … Continue reading
ACC making it easier for Austinites to register to vote
KXAN: ACC making it easier for Austinites to register to vote AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the prime-time debate airing Monday night, Austin Community College wants to remind Austinites to register to vote. Joining us in the … Continue reading
ACC hosts presidential debate watch party
KVUE: ACC hosts presidential debate watch party We’re just hours away from the very first Presidential debate. Polls show a tightening race nationally and in critical battleground states. KVUE’s Christy Millweard is live at the Austin … Continue reading
ACC kicks off voter registration rallies
“ACC Votes,” a non-partisan initiative of the Austin Community College District (ACC), is hosting a voter registration rally from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, September 27, at Highland Campus (6101 Airport Blvd.) in honor National … Continue reading
ACC Study: voter turnout increases in 2014
An analysis from Austin Community College’s Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS) reveals voter turnout in the 2014 Austin City Council elections increased dramatically and produced an Austin City Council that is more … Continue reading