12/30/2023 0 Comments Hermes platesThe candidate forums for this November's city council elections have been set and the District 1 candidates are going first. treat all voters, poll workers and election officials with absolute respect." – Lina Fisher D1 Council Candidates Buckle Up for First Forum As Secretary of State John Scott puts it, "Our office encourages all Texans who want to become poll watchers to. They must also take this oath: "I swear (or affirm) that I will not disrupt the voting process or harass voters in the discharge of my duties." With the current GOP panic around election integrity, we'll see if the watchers can keep that oath. And they're not allowed to watch voters marking the ballot or directly communicate with voters or election workers "except to call attention to an irregularity or violation of law." Some are barred from the role: candidates and elected officials among them. The watcher doesn't have to live in the precinct where the election is occurring, but they must wear identification. vice presidential candidate, for some reason. Many can appoint a poll watcher: candidates, PACs, county chairs, campaign treasurers, a group of voters on behalf of a write-in candidate – just not the U.S. 1, the Texas Secretary of State's Office announced a new poll watcher training program, mandatory for all appointed watchers, following Senate Bill 1's amendments to Texas election proceedings. "I know that Celia will stay true to the fight to keep Austin Weird and Queer and Creative!" – James ScottĮrica Nix announces the end of her mayoral campaign (Photo by James Scott) Poll Watcher Training Program Launches "Celia has the vision and commitment to make Austin more affordable for creative weirdos who give this city its personality," Nix concluded. "Since I came here in 1999, I've seen so many artists and creatives get priced out," she said, "and don't get me started on the travesty of economic stimulation that is the Hermes on South Congress!" She acknowledged that fixing this mounting housing issue was a "huge responsibility," one that she felt ethically kept her from staying on the ballot when Israel remained a more experienced option. 31, from Israel's campaign.Īt the core of Nix's mayoral run was always a concern about the affordability of Austin for the creative class. An official press release followed on Aug. 26, during a post-screening Q&A where Israel was in attendance. She delivered the news informally at the world premiere of her film Erica's First Holy Sh!t on Friday, Aug. Photo by John Anderson Erica Nix Puts Her Trust in Celia IsraelĪustin's mayoral race lost a runner last week when queer fitness artist and activist Erica Nix announced the end of her campaign, while endorsing state Rep.
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