2006 Election by the Numbers

"...back to 1979 to find a regular City Council election that was more lopsided than this one. After one..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Democratic Disagreements and the Election

What will county election results mean for local Dems?

"...Will Travis County voters do to Republicans in 2006 what they did to Proposition 2 last week?..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election 2006

One last stop on the campaign trail before Election Day

"...now until the ballots are all counted at our 2006 Election Blog: austinchronicle.com/election. Governor Candidates Dash for Cash, Votes..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Election Workers Needed, Many Polls Combined

Don't forget to vote May 12.

"...Don't forget: There is an election on Saturday. It might be easy to let it..."

May 10, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...It's a busy election season, to be sure, what with all the candidates..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Libertarians Line Up for 2014 Election

Far right could pose major headache for GOP next November

"...releases its list of candidates for the upcoming November election...."

Dec. 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Will Smash 2006 Total Today

Travis County averages almost 10,000 voters per day

"...past the early vote totals from the previous gubernatorial election, in 2006. The county reports that by the end..."

Oct. 28, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Judge Baird Not Seeking Re-Election

Baird is leaving bench next year to return to private practice and spend more time with his family

"...will announce today that he will not be seeking re-election next year to the 299th felony District Court where..."

Dec. 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Post-Election Coverage: Vouchers crap out

School-voucher proponent James Leininger contributed more campaign dollars this election cycle than in previous elections, but his gamble on GOP candidates didn't pay off at polls

"...school-voucher proponent James Leininger contributed more campaign dollars this election cycle than in previous elections, but his $3.5 million..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...It's another election year, and the stakes couldn't be higher. (Of course,..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...for 12 state and local races in the November election, including five for state rep. (the GOP could only..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Election Notes

"...incumbent Republican Michael McCaul in the previous two general elections: Lorenzo Sadun, who ran as a write-in in 2004,..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...Chronicle a few hours earlier at the Democratic Party election celebration at the Stephen F. Austin hotel. Reached again..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

May 12 Special Election

The Chronicle endorsements

"...It's been low-key, but there is actually an election coming up on May 12, with early voting starting..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

May 12 Special Election

The Chronicle endorsements

"...It's been low-key, but there is actually an election coming up on May 12, with early voting starting..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Election 2006: All Their Base Are Belong to Us

Crunching the numbers on the November 2006 election

"...HD 46HD 47HD 48HD 49HD 50HD 51TOTAL Total turnout32.347.848.143.839.925.841.1% Election Day18.825.525.825.324.014.823.1% Early/absentee13.522.322.318.515.911.018.0%..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...the voting booth, but beware: In the Nov. 7 election, pressing the straight-ticket button could damage your favorite party...."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

AISD: Fall Election Drought?

Board balance in question as few candidates step up

"...Independent School District voters used the board of trustees election as an indirect referendum on Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. This..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election 2006: Key Texas Races

Key Texas election returns

"...especially clueless opponent who had ethics problems during an election cycle in which corruption was a top concern on..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election Notes

Critics charge that Clean Water Clean Government's finances are a bit murky

"...promote Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 on the city election ballot, had apparently violated campaign finance laws by failing..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Election Wrap: Building a New House?

Texas Dems see a bright light at the end of a long, dark tunnel

"...to Texas Democratic Party communications director Hector Nieto, the election results are a clear warning to Repub­lic­ans: Work from..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

Tidbits from the campaign trail

"...three made this month were of senators up for re-election. Sen. Kim Brimer, R-Fort Worth, takes the chair of..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Election 2006: Control of Congress

Democrats conquer Congress, and even conservative Texas helps out

"...votes than the five Democratic challengers in his special election...."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Notes

A tangled web of work relationships roils the Kaplan/Mejia-Dietche contest

"...itself a funny state of affairs. Ugly business, these election things...."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Election Ticker: Final Laps Before E-Day

Countdown to Super Tuesday begins

"...early voting in both the Democratic and Republican primary elections. "As of today, we're breaking turnout records," she said...."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...win." (Easy for her to say: She's unopposed for reelection.) Donation deadlines are even earlier: If you want to..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Early voting begins Oct. 20; election day is Nov. 4. Mayor: Mike Martinez..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...news is that Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, submitted his re-election paperwork, leaving fellow Democrat Rep. Eliot Naishtat as the..."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Bus Rides on Election Day

"...not voting. Capital Metro says: "AUSTIN, Texas, November 3, 2006 – Central Texas voters will have an easy option..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Election 2006

The latest dispatches from the campaign trail

"...– the day after Labor Day – and the election. Democrat Chris Bell ran a TV ad for a..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

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