Guv's Race Shuffle

White shifts to the governor's race, and the candidate lineup follows

"...first gubernatorial hopeful to file his paperwork for the 2010 election, but the Democratic primary dominated the weekend news..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...County want to get out in front of the 2010 census, which determines federal state funding and congressional representation...."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature

Top 10 State Stories

"...electoral cycles, but somehow state Democrats made three straight elections of gains, taking 74 House seats in November. Republicans..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Libertarians Can't Lose for Losing

Despite losses, Libertarians won big this election

"...The Libertarian Party of Texas came into the 2008 elections hoping to play kingmaker, but Executive Director Wes Benedict..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Readers take us (and each other) to task over mistaken identites and misguided ideas.

"...years later in 2000 or 60 years later in 2010 be dropped. Also paragoric, a mild opiate sold across..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Column

As Data Drops, City Redistricting Panel Sprints

Nov. 1 is the deadline for Austin's ICRC to adopt new City Council district map

"...who need to redraw maps in time for 2022 elections...."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin at Large: At the Bottom of the Well

Greg Abbott's still making horrible things happen, but at least now he's in charge!

"...Bush in 1994 through Rick Perry's third victory in 2010, both wave elections for Team Red. Those were troubling,..."

March 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...any candidate; a $10,000 contribution to Rick Perry in 2010 is his only other recorded political donation in the..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...and the San Antonio Dems view as a stooge: "Elections have consequences and my opponent stole a special election;..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin-Based Choreographer Hopes to Make a "Social Justice Summer"

With some crowdfunding support, Charles O. Anderson will be able to make dances for this time

"...in time for a "virtual tour" before the November elections...."

June 12, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: $1.5 Million in HOT Funds Routed to Emergency Musician Relief

Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund created – contentiously.

"...city funding for music, solidified in last November's local elections. At the Council meeting, Mayor Steve Adler said he'd..."

April 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...primary ever, and he last faced a Republican in 2010. So his ability to raise money and win support..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...as District 47's member of the Texas House from 2006-2010, when she narrowly lost to Republican Paul Workman amid..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Hope, Glitter, and Change for 2020

Ring in the new year with all the queers

"...10 rotations around the sun. When I think about 2010, I see San Francisco, two years after California voted..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...District Judge seat, currently held by Tim Sulak (since 2010). After running as a Republican in 2006 (losing to..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Wheatsville's Frustrated Employees Call for Change

Mismanagement and toxic working conditions remain entrenched in the co-op’s culture

"...a mostly positive though "mixed" experience from 2002 to 2010, but never witnessed intentional retaliation...."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

What Land Use Code Do We Need to Build the City We Want?

Planning a way forward after CodeNEXT

"...who have taken their success in the Novem­ber 2018 elections to signify a renewed and strengthened mandate to Go..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Run-off Election Results

Winners and losers in the Democratic primary

"...calling out Vela's voting record (he voted in the 2010 GOP primary). Race also became central when Cole explicitly..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

You Be the Judge

Sex, lies, and politics in the 331st District Court

"...contested election since he became a district judge in 2010. And for the first time Crain has retained noted..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...Travis County alone, the Hispanic population jumped 16% from 2010 to 2015, U.S. Census figures show. But it's not..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Red Guards and the Modern Face of Protest

Agitators, disrupters, or “anarchists,” these masked protesters represent a new resistance

"..."We don't seek to come to power through elections. We believe in armed struggle with mass participation." The..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

City Council: Spring Break Is Here

Council will return for a work session March 22

"...community expectations, as every member heard plenty during the elections. "You want to make people happy in our community?..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...States have adopted 288 different abortion restrictions since the 2010 midterm elections, according to the Gutt­macher Institute. To get..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...“ballot images” to be provided by the Travis County Elections Division, and was not satisfied with the “cast vote..."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Race-Based Voting?

Some candidates say names, race influenced election

"...that race was a strong influencing factor in these elections, and it would be hard to argue otherwise."..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Hunts Chief and Trustees

Superintendent Search and Board Campaigns Continue

"...school district are picking a superintendent, and managing board elections. The Austin Independent School Dis­trict faces the conundrum of..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Show Is Coming to Austin

A week's worth of midterm election coverage set for Oct. 27-30

"...worth of programs set to center around the midterm elections...."

Sept. 9, 2014 Screens Post by Chase Hoffberger

Help Wanted: School Board Candidates

Scarce bids concern education advocates

"...Fifty confirmed Council candidates (at least). The November Council elections are swarming with wannabe office holders. If only the..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra

Godspeed You! Black Emperor spinoff loads into Mohawk tonight

"...from a couple years ago and these super contentious elections last week. A lot of the themes for the..."

April 22, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Carstarphen Report Card: B for Bland

AISD head receives lukewarm review

"...board before her contract expires in 2015. The 2012 elections were a referendum on the old trustees, with incumbents..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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