March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...professional organizations in contested races in the March primary election. Endorsements are sourced from club websites, candidate websites, social..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...of the county's registered voters dispensed with the 2022 election cycle as soon as possible. Is that a lot?..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...a letter Friday afternoon, addressed to "County Judges and Election Officials," threatening prosecution of anyone who counsels mail ballots..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan

Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election

"..."It's going to look a lot like the election in Wisconsin," said Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir –..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Trustee Election Sees Highest Turnout Ever

Zapata, Foster to join board; two races set for run-off

"...After the highest turnout in any Austin ISD trustee election ever, Ofelia Maldonado Zapata (District 2) and Kevin Foster..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Travis County Clerk Reassures Voters After a Rocky Start to Election Day

Poll workers cancel over coronavirus concerns, but lines are moving

"...Election Day voting got off to a rocky start in..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Pipeline, Drought Key Issues in the Aquifer Conservation District Election

The Aquifer simmers in bottom-of-ballot race

"...use fees and has overpumped 8 million gallons in 2020 alone. At its Aug. 13 meeting, Larsen was the..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...since other urban counties have broken Democratic in recent election cycles. (The last holdout, Tarrant, finally joined the squad..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Progressive Policies Are Popular. That’s Why Austin Saw Big Wins on Election Night.

When candidates lead courageously, lean in to progressive values, and fight for what's right, they're able to positively impact people's lives and win, says Councilmember Greg Casar

"...turn blue. But no matter the results of the election, they would've said the same thing. When Biden lost..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

Live From Your Kitchen Table, It's the 2020 #TribFest

Texas Tribune to go virtual for 10th annual ideas festival

"...Texas Tribune announced today (Friday, May 1) that the 2020 edition of its annual Texas Tribune Festival – which..."

May 1, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Picking Shades of Blue in the 2020 Texas Dem Primary

The Austin Chronicle Show takes a look at the March 3 ballot

"...While I went to party with pets, my colleagues..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Voter Information for December 15 Run-Off Election in Travis County

Early Voting Dec. 3-11 • Election Day Dec. 15

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

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

“Lie Detectives” SXSW Panel Tackles Political Disinformation Ahead of Election

Katie Harbath and Sasha Issenberg share political insights

"...will be focusing their attention on the November general election. But as candidates for elected office and their campaigns..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...(made possible by the bond package she championed in 2020), which includes a plan to extend a shared-use path..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Election Ticker: A Tale of Two Propositions

Prop A jostling amid record-breaking voting stats

"...continue to yay and nay about the tax rate election that would fund the "initial investment" of Project Connect...."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin’s Noisy 2020 Top 40

Stories within stories shaped a year of sitting still

"...up a Top 10. Then we had the all-consuming 2020 election cycle, which we had expected would capture the..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Book Festival 2020: Mychal Denzel Smith and Isaac J. Bailey in Conversation

The two authors discuss Black Americans and life post-America

"...attend the first day of adult programming for the 2020 Texas Book Festival. I didn’t have to walk further..."

Nov. 10, 2020 Arts Post by Evan Rodriguez

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...It's one of the most momentous elections in Texas history. Who will claim the state's big..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...Texas," who remember the optimism that greeted her 1990 election, understand why Israel wants to bring it back, even..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...Candidate filing for the March 3 primaries closed Dec...."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Jana Birchum's Top 10 Photos of 2020

"...Ramos Rally, held outside Austin Police Headquarters, May 30, 2020 Staff photographer Jana Birchum writes: “Black Lives Matter and..."

Dec. 17, 2020 Photo Gallery

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"...Two weeks after Kirk Watson announced he would retire..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Coverage: A Glass Half-Full

Little f*cking drops of blue blood, sweat, and tears

"...late arrival at the local and state Democrats' traditional election-night gathering at the Driskill Hotel. This was after the..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Meet the People Behind the Props With the Chronicle’s Virtual Election Forums

VIDEO: Local campaigns join News Editor Mike Clark-Madison to discuss what they’re supporting – or opposing – on the May 1 ballot

"...With every election cycle, the Chronicle News team and editorial board take..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

The 2020/2021 Austin Music Awards Came Bearing a Pandemic Stimulus

Hop in the Winner Wagon and see who we surprised with this year's unique awards

"...“Winners Wagon” and surprised the top vote-getters of the 2020/2021 Austin Music Poll at their homes. Like the old..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of Manor); first elected in 2014 in a special election to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark Strama, she has been..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes

Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races

"...county, so much of the competition in our local elections is concentrated in the Democratic primary contest, set for..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...scene kid dogpile. The prognosis for craft beer in 2020 was one of enthusiastic growth for the market, particularly..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...to reject these applications not only misapplies the Texas Election Code," argues the pleading, "but also contradicts the State's..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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