Primaries: Parties Agree on April 3

Dems, GOP set new calendar, but still need court approval

"...struck a deal for a new calendar for the 2012 primaries, one that provides little benefit to the presidential..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...Crossing party lines to vote in primaries is not uncommon in Texas, where formal party registration..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Legislative Redistricting Proceeds Under a Cloud

2014 primaries will use 2013 maps

"...in San Antonio has ruled that the 2014 party primaries will use the maps adopted by the Texas legislature..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...resulted in something not seen since the mid-1990s: contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

D.A. Face-Off

Charlie Baird vs. Rosemary Lehmberg

"...courts ever resolve the redistricting disputes delaying the Texas primaries, Travis County Democratic voters will be nominating a district..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Ted Cruz: Newtown Families 'Props'

Texas junior senator learns what YouTube is, the hard way

"...However, much like Mitt Romney, Cruz may be learning..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Voter Groups Blast New Interim Maps

AG claims he cut a deadline deal with MALDEF, cuts everyone else out

"...A couple of weeks ago, the plaintiffs in the..."

Feb. 6, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Riddle of the SCOTUS

Analyzing the options for the primary maps and time table

"...Trying to read the collective mind of the Supreme..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Post

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day One

First day turn-out less than one percent

"...grand total of 4,846 people voted across the two primaries – equal to 0.81% of registered voters in Travis..."

July 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...in time for candidates to file for the 2022 primaries this December – "is just a recipe for mischief,"..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...new and unpredictable territory: In a normal year, the primaries are over and done with by mid-April. The combination..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Politics Gift Guide

News staff suggestions for the wonks and smartasses on your list

"...political action committee money to get loyalists through the primaries, and see if you can become head of the..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature

Nolan Ryan Pitching at Kinky Friedman?

The no-hitter king and the Jewish cowboy for ag commissioner

"...2011's mandatory pre-abortion sonogram bill. Run out in the 2012 primaries after an ugly run-off, at least he has..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Day Today Could Spell Perry Troubles

Primary run-offs become GOP testing ground for governor and allies

"...The 2012 primary season ends today with the last deciding rounds..."

July 31, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Why You're Not Voting Today

How gerrymandering took Texas out of Super Tuesday

"...Today is Super Tuesday, and the Texas primaries were supposed to be today. But they're not. Now..."

March 6, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Behind Closed Doors

As the Feb. 6 redistricting deadline gets close, what cost unanimity?

"...Monday, Feb. 6. That's the deadline set by the..."

Jan. 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bad Law, Bad Lawyer: Davis Wings Abbott

Dem sinks in barb over Republican's defense of slashing school finance

"...With the March primaries seemingly a done deal, the gubernatorial fight between Sen...."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...will be running for governor in the 2014 Democratic primaries...."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Update: GOP Winning Turnout Race

First four days show weak voter interest

"...voting in the Republican and Democratic party May 29 primaries began on Monday, but so far voter apathy has..."

May 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Judges to State: Fix Your Maps Now

New districts by Feb. 6 or primary shifts

"...have no agreed set of maps by February 6, 2012, there will be no April 3 primary."..."

Jan. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Doggett, Travis Returned to Normalcy

New congressional map gives Travis a three-way split, which is a lot better than five

"...Yet when filing for the 2012 primaries opened Nov. 28, candidates from both parties were..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Court Issues Congressional Map

Updated: Democrats respond to new boundaries

"...With only two working days before filing for the 2012 primaries opens, the three-judge panel in San Antonio has..."

Nov. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Wentworth to Run for Re-Election

Senator ends retirement speculation

"...this morning that he will run for re-election in 2012...."

Aug. 22, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Welcome to the Circus!

The redistricting fight and the grassroots politics of chaos

"...months of trials, delays, allegations, and political infighting, the 2012 Texas redistricting process seems to have reached a resolution..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...into another – the May 29 Demo­crat­ic and Republican primaries, with early voting continuing until May 25. See the..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature

Top 10 Election Stories

This year wasn't just about the November ballot, but that was a very big (literally) part too

"...2) Voters Back Pot Voters in Colorado and Washington..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...Start your fundraising: Filing for the March 1, 2016, primaries closed on Dec. 14. A week ago, it looked..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Supremes Block Texas Maps: What Now?

The Supremes throw a monkey wrench into election maps and planning

"...last week, the U.S. Supreme Court threw the Texas primaries into disarray by suspending the interim House, Senate, and..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements

"...Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the March 1 party primaries. We endorse only in contested races. See more info..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

House Speaker Fight Changes Card

Far right changes challenger to Straus to lead Texas House

"...Even though the hard right cheering section was in..."

Dec. 13, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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