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Don't tell me what to do, you fascist. Here are the Texas election results for progressive districts in the Austin area.

Today, Texans are finally heading to the polls. Voters will have their say on local issues and choose the direction of this state. When the polls close, the results will speak for themselves—and Texas will be heard.

Published May 4, 2024 at 6:02am by Sarah Ann Dueñas

May the Force of Democracy Be With Us: Texas Votes on May 4

Texas, a state long associated with oppressive voting laws and suppression, is heading to the polls on May 4, a day ironically known to pop culture fans as Star Wars Day.

"May the force be with you," indeed, as Texans gear up to fight for their democratic rights and push back against the dark forces of voter suppression.

Voters across Central Texas will decide the fate of not only candidates but also critical school propositions. With polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., every vote matters in this galaxy, and you can follow the real-time results here:

Travis County: https://www.traviscountyelections.org/results/current/index.html
Bastrop County: https://www.bastropvotes.org/election-results
Hays County: https://www.co.hays.tx.us/elections/election-results
Williamson County: https://www.wilco.org/elected-officials/elections/election-results

This election encompasses city and school district offices, alongside a host of propositions. It's time for Texans to wield their lightsabers (aka ballots) and decide the future of their communities, embracing the power of democracy. May the force of informed, engaged voting be with them.