Will the GOP Return to City Hall?
Right-leaning challengers aim to unseat CMs in run-offs
"...Alter is that both of their districts remain heavily Democratic, with just a few precincts voting for Donald Trump..."
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Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?
Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"
"...25,343 people had their minds totally made up in Travis County and cast their ballots on the first day..."
Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff
GOP Redistricting: Hosing down the ballot
The implications of three Republicans – Henry Bonilla, Lamar Smith, and Michael McCaul – all based somewhere else and representing Travis County, aren't merely about the county's representation in Congress. In a world of old-fashioned partisan politics, changing of guard also has down-ballot implications.
"...old-school bare-knuckle combat of partisan politics, the concept of Travis County without a Democratic congressman would be unthinkable...."
July 21, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas
Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district
"...role in the state’s property tax system. Some in Travis County fear the May 4 election could allow Republicans..."
April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Looking for 'Real' Democrats
A report from the endorsement circus
"...Unlike the rest of Red Texas, the dominant Travis County party is of course the Democrats. Last week,..."
Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020
Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away
"...make a connection with voters. Not everyone is worried; Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado told the Ticker:..."
Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King
The Chronicle's 2018 Primary Election Coverage
Tracking the returns for the county, courthouse, and state
"...9:40pm: County Races..."
March 6, 2018 News Post by the News Staff
D.A.'s Race Heats Up With Lawsuit
Reed accuses TCDP's Harding of failing to properly review Cobb's application
"...Democratic Travis County District Attorney candidate Rick Reed has filed..."
Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Finding a New D.A.
The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match
"...Travis County has seen two district attorneys since 1977. From..."
Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...As the Travis Co. Hospital District gets its feet on the ground,..."
Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Running to the Middle
Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election
"...considers the state judicial and Legislature races. Next week: County races. See p.22 for more on the races for..."
Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature
Naked City
Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.
"...the CIA's prewar "threat" information on Iraq, and ranking Democratic Sen. John Rockefeller announced, "We went to war based..."
July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...showing is expected in Tuesday's runoffs, which include several Travis County and statewide races (see Endorsements, p.2). Updates on..."
April 10, 1998 News Feature
Partisan Races
Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot
"...While the state Republican Party tries to promote the next generation of Bushes (this..."
Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
The Dastardly eSlate
Really, the voting machines won't change your vote to Bush / Cheney. Honest.
"...Those evil electronic voting machines we use here in Travis Co. are programmed to change your vote from John..."
Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Early Voting: Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 5
Democratic and Republican Joint Primary – March 9, 2004
"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."
Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature
Early Voting: Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 5
Democratic and Republican Joint Primary - March 9, 2004
"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."
Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature
Naked City
Danny Thomas gets the Austin Police Association PAC endorsement; city signs contract with CSC; Bill Gates appears via satellite at the Austin Convention Center; election workers needed for the March 14 primary
"...civic-minded individual looking for extra pocket change, the local Democratic and Republican parties have sent out an all-points bulletin..."
Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith
Rivalry Revs Up for Pct. 2
Three Dems vie to replace Sarah Eckhardt
"...Sarah Eckhardt's May resignation as Travis County Precinct 2 commissioner to run for retiring County..."
Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks
Brown Lands Watson and Doggett
County Judge candidate garners major endorsements
"...a combination school fundraiser and political rally August 29, Travis County judge candidate Andy Brown announced several high-profile endorsements..."
Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King
Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary
This time it's personal
"...Most local Democratic primary elections are fairly sleepy affairs – often uncontested,..."
Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King
Valinda Bolton Kicks Off
Former state rep says she’ll bring experience to Commissioners Court
"...St., Valinda Bolton formally initiated her run for the Democratic nomination for Travis County Commissioner, Pct. 3. Citing her..."
May 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King
'Tis the Filing Season
Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed
"...slack times for state candidates and campaign operatives in Travis County, with few contested primaries on tap. But a..."
Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Club Endorsements Pile Up
Multi-club meeting scheduled for Jan. 30
"...In majority Democratic Travis County, it is also a good way to..."
Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson
Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts
Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats
"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something not..."
Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon
News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges
"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."
"...Real Estate Council of Austin joined the 11th-hour Tea Party chorus in opposing the current Travis County bond proposition..."
Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff
Primary Filings: The Republicans
Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents
"...the March 2 primaries. The GOP House committee, state party and Travis County party lists are still being brought..."
Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Talk About a Benedict …
Dem primary loser endorses Libertarian in Pct. 3 commissioner race
"...Albert Gonzales, who lost the Democratic primary for Pct. 3 Travis County Commissioner to Karen..."
Oct. 22, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols
Meet Your Candidates
Where to meet Democratic candidates before the March primaries
"...their ballot to nominate one candidate from each political party for the final run this fall), we figured readers..."
Jan. 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff
Election Update 12/20/09
Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston
"...There had been a rumor about a serious Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor – more serious than Marc..."
