UpdatedSat, May 1, 2021 at 10:59 pm CT Reply(1) Austin residents made their way to the polls on Saturday to cast their ballot in this year's special election. (Patch Graphics) AUSTIN, TX — Austin residents made their way to the polls on Saturday to cast their ballot in this year's special election. About 66,598 people voted on Election Day, according to the Travis County Clerk's office on Saturday. The ballot included eight propositions for Austinites to vote on. Some focused on offering rank choices in city elections, policing, the Austin Firefighters Association, creating a new council district, adopting a campaign finance form, extending the mayor's power role and when the mayoral races should take place during an election year.