Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama

You gotta support somebody

"...For the city elections, public forums are multiplying and candidates are proclaiming organizational..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...District Attorney Margaret Moore kicked off her 2020 campaign Thursday evening at Speakeasy on Congress Ave. Moore..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

November 2020 General Election Results

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Honoring RBG

The stakes have raised even higher for the most consequential election in a lifetime

"...show up and be counted in the most consequential election in a lifetime...."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin at Large: Blue Blood, From a Turnip

In voting-averse Texas, how can the “election integrity” juice be worth the squeeze?

"...(or worse, encouraged) to vote, they would never win elections. They may not all agree with Apesh*t's lingering fantasies..."

March 19, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...the erratic path of the comet that is Beto 2020 is swooping closer to earth and to Texas, and..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Oil Painter, Former President George W. Bush Still Bullish on Democracy

SXSW chat touches on immigration, Jan. 6 attack, and MLB’s misstep

"...George W. Bush walked the tightrope on immigration and election fraud during a SXSW featured session on Thursday. He..."

March 18, 2021 SXSW Post by Benton Graham

Hey, at Least Trump Lost!

The best news came last in the longest election ever

"...When last we spoke about the election, we were all dazed at the then-tentative outcome. A..."

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

Checking In: Eliza Gilkyson Predicts a Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall

Lifelong folk leader unleashes 2020 into current political cycle

"...looking for a sign.” And yet, Eliza Gilkyson finished 2020 long before Earth ground to a halt. Righteous but..."

April 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Coming Out of the Ashes

After Election 2020, it’s not right, but it’s OK

"...have been, it's not unimportant that the Most Important Election of Our Lives™ has basically delivered us back where..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Samuel Woolley and The Reality Game

UT professor's new book attacks the disinformation wars

"...Even before the 2016 election, an entire rogues' gallery of trolls, bots, artificial intelligences,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Mike Berry

Austin at Large: If We Make It ’Til November

How noisy, chaotic, incoherent, and unpleasant can this election cycle get?

"...than normal this year under Gov. Greg Abbott's COVID-related election orders. But with tens of thousands of mail ballots..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

As Outrage Grows, the Anti-Voter Train Rolls On

The steady march of "election integrity" legislation continues at the Texas Lege

"...The steady march of "election integrity" legislation continued at the Lege last week, as..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Nancy Pelosi Brings Down the House at TribFest

Speaker talks impeachment, turning Texas blue in 2020

"...over – and there was this big, wild special election to replace her...."

Sept. 29, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...In short, "nearly everybody" is not everybody – neither..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...month ago – the Nov. 5 constitutional referendum (etc.) election – as we go to press this first week..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter amendment approved..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...Throughout a year's escalating hype over Blue Texas 2020, our long-awaited turn in the spotlight as the nation's..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: The Voting Has Begun

Where it will end is anybody’s guess

"...wait to finally get to vote in this damnable election, is finally ending. I already received a ballot, put..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...killed and 554 suffered serious injuries. So far in 2020, Austin police have reported (as of Sept. 23) 59..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Paxton Renews Threats Against Vote-by-Mail

Attorney General threatens “criminal sanctions” for “illegal” VBM

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton distributed his third warning to election officials and others that he will consider “criminal sanctions”..."

June 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...asked the state Supreme Court Wednesday to stop county election officials from accepting “illegal” mail ballot applications. If the..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"..."the declaration [should] specifically protect voting rights in upcoming elections by allowing universal access to vote by mail." [inset-1-right]..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...a serious threat to prior D.A. Margaret Moore in 2020. Sylestine, who mounted a challenge to Garza late in..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronicle’s Annual Halloween Mask: Heeeeeeeeeere’s Kenny!

How to assemble your Ken Paxton mask

"...infamy was his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

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

"...With new insights not coming easily, soon it was 2020, and the two of us had much other news..."

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

Public Notice: Where’s Our LDC Rewrite?

Back into the looking glass with your City Council

"...Portland, Ore., has been in the news a lot..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Everything You Need to Know to Vote Today

Polls close at 7pm

"...Normally a run-off election in the dead of summer wouldn’t rouse a ton..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Vote for the Future You Want

Plus Magical Realness returns and a sneak peek at OUTsider 2020

"...This election, y'all. In some weird "break with convention," The New..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

After Close Races, Candidates for AISD Board Face Off Again in the Run-Offs

Winners in District 5, At-Large Place 8 to face decisions on remote learning, school closures alongside other trustees

"...The 2020 election cycle isn't over yet, Austinites. Voters across the..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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