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Travis GOP Calls DeBeauvoir Incompetent
County clerk argues last-minute call for workers is normal
"...This morning, Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir put out a call for..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis Dems Allege GOP Voter Intimidation Plot
Claim East and SE Austin minorities targeted
"...and intimidation by pro-Republican groups have been rocking Harris County (Houston) during the early voting period. Today, the Travis..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

A ‘Pitched’ County Judge Race
Eckhardt Wins Democratic Primary
"...A long and brutal slugfest to attain the Travis County judge seat ended late Tuesday with Sarah Eckhardt..."

March 5, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

County Party Chairs
Thumbnail sketches of the county chair candidates
"...The Chronicle does not endorse in the races for county party chairs, as we consider those races to be..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis House Delegation Pleased With Redistricting Proposal
Williamson, other parts of state upset with new lines
"...week, with substantial changes to two districts in western Travis County...."

April 15, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002
Early voting through Friday, March 8
"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Party Loyalties
In the Pct. 2 County Commissioner race, Jeff Heckler learned that a Democratic primary is different from a City Council race.
"...he might have run an altogether different campaign for Travis county commissioner. Heckler, who lost by a surprisingly wide..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge
Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation
"...On Aug. 16, local Democratic precinct chairs selected lawyer, former Travis County Democratic Party..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge
Rarely used selection process causes a stir
"...Former Travis County Judge Sarah Eck­hardt's resignation to run for (and..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary:
March 12, 2002
Early Voting through Friday, March 8
"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Party Conventions Party Down: Saturday, April 21
Onward through the fog for Travis County Dems and GOP
"...The delayed primaries mean both Republicans and Democrats in Travis County are bypassing the normal precinct conventions and heading..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Club 'Stacking' = Democratic Drama
Fairness of endorsement process in dispute
"...Austin's Democratic clubs are the smallest building-blocks in the political firmament..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend
From Dana to Dyana
"...After winning an easy victory in both the Democratic primary and general election last year, Limon-Mercado was formally..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

County Dems: Vincent Harding Out, Rick Cofer In?
Election set for March 6 to fill Harding’s seat
"...Travis County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Harding will not run..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

County Commissioner: A Question of Viability
Newly minted Green Party co-chair aims to shake up Commissioners Court
"...The Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 race is, on the..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

County Responds to Voting Machine Problems
Travis County election officials have responded to complaints that voters casting straight-party Democratic ballots are discovering, when performing a final check of their ballots, that their votes for president have been changed from Kerry/Edwards to Bush/Cheney.
"...Travis County election officials have responded to complaints that voters..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Voter Suppression Allegations in Harris County
Could CD 10 race be affected?
"...Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar) Paul Bettencourt is facing..."

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

José Garza Wins Democratic Primary in Contentious District Attorney Race
Garza got two thirds of the vote
"...The Democratic primary election for Travis County district attorney has been..."

March 6, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Travis Dems and GOP Accuse Each Other of Dirty Tricks
"...The Travis County Democratic and Republican parties are hurling charges at..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election
It's the first time we're voting for these positions
"...critical role in the state’s property tax system. In Travis County, Democrats fear this low-information election could allow Republicans..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Travis Dems Go Long (Center)
Presidential watch parties go high-falutin' tonight
"...a la Al Bundy, there's a couple of watching party options (not including the Alamo Dratfthouse South Lamar, who'll..."

Oct. 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

March 1 Democratic Primary Endorsements (No Filler)
All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page
"...detailed reasons behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the Democratic Party primary in this annotated version; this version is..."

Feb. 10, 2022 News Post

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention
Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.
"...the speech Rick Noriega just gave to the Texas Democratic Party Convention. (No, I didn't type it in as..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The After-Party
Sixth Street celebration breaks out after Obama win.
"...go completely Democrat, but make no mistake: The heart-shaped county that contains its capital city pumps blood that runs..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Prop 1 Election Night Party
Anti-Prop 1 supporters gathered at Scholz Garten Saturday, May 7, for an election night watch party.
"...Garten Saturday, May 7, for an election night watch party...."

May 9, 2016 Photo Gallery

Party With Obama-Boosters
Where to inauguration-watch in Austin
"...Celebration gala at the Four Seasons tonight. Meanwhile, the Travis County Democratic Party will be saying a farewell (probably..."

Jan. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002
Early Voting: Saturday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 8
"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Party Chairs
Grassroots vs. Technology; and Modernization vs. the Grassroots
"...has been "change." Well, at the leadership level of Travis County party politics, change is unquestionably coming – the..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Taking Stock of Dollars in County Races
Money pours into judge race
"...the raft of candidates running for seats on the Travis County Commissioners Court. The new reports, covering the last..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Commissioners Court Candidates Get Early Start on Democratic Primary
In Western Travis, it's almost 2020
"...Although the 2020 party primaries are a year away, Democratic candidates are already..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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