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Bolton Gives Dems a Clean Travis Sweep
"...The Travis County Republican Party's "No Blue Dot" campaign (referring to..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Michael King

Notable Democratic Endorsements
A roundup of the Dem clubs' recommendations for the March 4 primary
"...Here's a selection of announced endorsements in Travis Co. Democratic primary races...."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Laura Press­ley Trolls County Clerk in Real Time
DeBeauvoir wisely declines to take the "election integrity" bait
"...week, election nemesis Laura Press­ley issued another salvo over Travis County voting procedures. In a press release, Press­ley described..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Night Party People
Celebrate (or commiserate) with the candidates
"...Election season's end is nigh, and candidates across city, county, state, and federal races will host their last hurrahs..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Green Party Responds
"...on to hope that they'll at least be Green Party candidates in those races, "But given their record lately,..."

March 18, 2004 Postmarks

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin
See what happens when the circus is in town
"...battleground state, it's been predicted that voter turnout in Democratic strongholds like Austin would be off the charts. Which..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online
Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1
"...the largest state convention in the country, the Texas Democratic Convention...."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

County Commissioner Precinct 4: New Guard vs. Old
Two generations square off for Precinct 4 county commissioner
"...Unlike many longtime local Democratic officeholders, Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez has never had..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tea Party Wins Big in Run-Offs
Patrick, Paxton beat establishment candidates
"...at least, rumors of the death of the Tea Party have been greatly exaggerated. In the May 27 run-offs,..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Tea Party Takes Run-offs
Dewhurst and Wentworth lost to Cruz and Campbell
"...The Texas political establishment took a Tea Party pummeling in the July 31 primary run-offs, as Lt...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout
Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by
"...seats. When the early voting numbers came in, 17 Democratic incumbents were at risk; by the end of the..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Huber Whallops Gonzales in County Commish Precinct 3
Loser accuses party officials of dirty tricks
"...Albert Gonzales is accusing party officials of dirty tactics in his anticipated loss to..."

March 5, 2008 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

A Decade of Democratic Gains in Central Texas
Turning red to purple and purple to blue
"...Eleven Texas House districts comprise the five-county Austin metro area: Travis has six, Williamson is split..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas House: The Travis Delegation
Can Ana Jordan put a Democrat back in the HD 47 seat?
"...There's only one Republican state representative in Travis County, and that's Paul Workman. That's not a reflection..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

County Candidates Vow to End S-Comm
Sheriff's deportation program becomes campaign issue
"...Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton isn't on this year's election..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorses Huber for County Commish Pct. 3
This endorsement was accidentally left out of the print edition.
"...include the following in the print version of our Democratic Primary endorsements. Sorry about that. Travis County Commissioner, Pct...."

Feb. 14, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Serious Concerns About County Judge Race
"...Editor, Multiple successful managerial styles exist but in the Travis County judge's race, operational knowledge, experience, and networks in..."

Jan. 19, 2014 Postmarks

Dem Party Chair: Who Can Replace Harding?
Two formidable candidates for TCDP chair
"...2015 and winning his only election unopposed in 2016, Travis County Demo­cratic Party Chair Vincent Harding announced in Sep­tem­ber..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out
Voter registration deadlines come and gone
"...An estimated 93% of eligible voters in Travis County are registered to vote – a modern-day record,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

2018 Primary Election Preview: Travis Co. Races
All over the local map
"...Out of 11 Democratic incumbents running for re-election in Travis County government, only..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature

Life on the Floor, Day 2
Day two of the Texas Democratic Party State Convention
"...the aggressive lobbying to become a delegate. "It is Travis County custom to stay in your district convention until..."

June 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Ignoring the Dawnna Dukes Problem
County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Harding doesn't want to talk about the beleaguered rep
"...now find themselves in a very public fight with Travis County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Hard­ing about whether to..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Are Dems Already Outvoting Republicans?
Both sides tout early numbers showing problems for GOP
"...are released at 7pm on Nov. 4, but Harris County Democratic Party Chair Gerry Birnberg told the Stateman that..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Live Election Coverage
Is it over yet?
"...night? Will Texas inch a little closer to turning Travis-County-blue? Will D6 voters show CM Don Zimmerman the door?..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Getting to Know Robert Morrow
Newly elected GOP county chair causing a Republican revolt
"...note a Tuesday, March 8, resolution passed by the Travis County Republican Party Executive Committee...."

March 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

No Need for Election Detox
County Judge primary campaign begins to bubble
"...simmering for some weeks, and before too long, the Travis County races will take center stage...."

Nov. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Brown Makes It Official
Former Dem County Chair Announces Run for Judge
"...night, before a large and friendly Threadgills crowd, former Travis County Democratic Party Chair Andy Brown formally announced his..."

June 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Andy Brown and the Bold-Faced Names
County Judge candidate garners major endorsements
"...a combination school fundraiser and political rally Thursday night, Travis County judge candidate Andy Brown announced several high-profile endorsements..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Eckhardt, Brown Approach Campaign
Race to replace Travis County judge begins to take shape
"...UPDATED: At her South Austin family home, Precinct 2 County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt formally announced her candidacy; meanwhile, Travis..."

May 1, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary
Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep
"...politics: Democrat Rep. Elliott Naishtat, the dean of the Travis County House delegation, has announced he will not run..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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