Election updates: All Austin ISD propositions on track to pass

KUT 90.5 | By KUT Staff

Published November 8, 2022 at 9:35 AM CST

About 20 or 30 people wait in line to vote in a grassy field. — Voters line up on the last day of early voting at the South Austin Recreation Center.

It's Election Day and the polls have closed. If you're looking for election updates this evening, we've got you covered.

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