Big Money Hits AISD Elections

Huge cash from IT millionaires, teacher PAC in trustee reports

"...the recent debate about contributions in city of Austin elections, everyone forgot there are no limits in Austin ISD..."

Oct. 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to the 2015 Elections

That is, if you live in San Antonio, Bastrop, or Brenham

"...seats up in the air. A trio of special elections in Central Texas will decide most tomorrow...."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

May Elections: Twice the Fun

Double election strains Travis County resources

"...If you're working in the Travis County elections division, or if you live inside county lines but..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

May 24 Primary Run-Off Elections

Early Voting May 16-20; Election Day Tue., May 24

"...a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing supporting documentation. See traviscountyelections.org for a list of acceptable forms of photo ID..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...Conser­vation District. Find all our election coverage online at austinchronicle.com/elections. Straight Ticket: Democratic (with exceptions as noted below)..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

What You Need and Where to Early Vote in the Nov. 2 Elections

Early Voting Oct. 18-29

"...Visit traviscountyelections.org for a list of acceptable forms of photo ID..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

What Elections?

TV News: Killing Bambi Gets the Spotlight

"...TV airwaves Saturday night, one would think that local elections were taken seriously by the news departments of these..."

May 9, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend

From Dana to Dyana

"...reins at a fraught moment – responsible for overseeing elections in a heavily Democratic county of a state with..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

November 2021 General and Special Elections: Voting by Mail

Answers to your VBM questions

"...County Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/ballot-by-mail; or an editable PDF version at bbm.sos.state.tx.us/bbm.asp...."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

So Many Elections, So Little Time

Senate bill could have unintended consequences for local elections

"...awaiting the governor's signature, may drastically affect Austin's local elections, even extending the terms of the mayor and three..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...The proclamation suspends specific laws governing the timing of elections; the accompanying press release cites Abbott’s executive orders “aimed..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

May 24 Primary Run-Off Elections

Early Voting May 16-20

"...Travis Co.: www.traviscountyelections.org or 512/238-VOTE(8683)...."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Spring Council Elections

Highs and lows by decade

"...way to 1840, with fairly consistent data on council elections beginning with the 1920s (check it out at www.cityofaustin.org/election)...."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Nov. 2 Joint General and Special Elections

Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 29

"...Get a list of precinct locations at 238-VOTE or www.traviscountyelections.org...."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

March 2 Joint Primary Elections

Voting information and locations

"...list of precinct locations by calling 238-VOTE or visiting www.traviscountyelections.org...."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Nov. 3 General and Special Elections

Early Voting: Oct. 19-30

"...list of precinct locations by calling 238-VOTE or visiting www.traviscountyelections.org...."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

May 7 Elections Give Validation to Austin's Values

A taste of Austin politics in the suburbs

"...common campaign theme leading up to last weekend's local elections across Central Texas was that "Austin" itself – its..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July Elections?

State, local officials at odds over how people qualify

"...Rep. Stephanie Klick, R-Ft. Worth, chair of the House Elections Committee, threatening prosecution of any voter who voted by..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...Registered Democrats, your work is not yet done. Tuesday's elections yielded a whopping eight run-off races, with continuing contests..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: Elections and Consequences

You never know what you're gonna get

"...It's often said that "elections have consequences," although usually in the context of explaining..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Column by Michael King

No November Elections

"...the debate on changing the date of City Council elections from May to November, a major problem was largely..."

Oct. 19, 2011 Postmarks

Supports Fair Elections Now Act

"...the Committee on House Administration will consider the Fair Elections Now Act, a sweeping and historic bill that gives..."

Sept. 16, 2010 Postmarks

Travis County: Yes, we have elections ...

What you'll find on those ballots just outside of town

"...of council, municipal utility district, and school district board elections, plus a few hundred million dollars in bond propositions,..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

First Lady Inspires Veteran to Force Library Elections in Westbank

West Austin library district's elected board of trustees has sat uncontested since 2001

"...Westbank Community Library District will hold its first-ever contested elections this May, thanks to a retired veteran who challenged..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...a sec to fully appreciate it: The upcoming November elections (and their inevitable December run-offs) will see the retirement..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Board Elections Already Heating Up

Two challengers line up for Annette LoVoi's spot on the district's board of trustees

"...The Austin Independent School District board elections may not be until November, but candidates are already..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Elections Today

Time for the other 95% of you to vote

"...Briarcliff and Webberville, that they have general and special elections today...."

May 12, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...week.) Read up on our complete election coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections. President: Barack Obama..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Council Keeps Spring Elections

Get ready, 'cuz the fun hasn't even started

"...the hell out of OU” than vote in May elections. Maxey, bolstered by several minutes of donated time, ran..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Clean Up Elections

"...their corporate sponsors. We need to clean up our elections, and do it now. The Fair Elections Now Act..."

July 6, 2010 Postmarks

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