Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...us on a new path to tackle some of Austin’s biggest long-term challenges.”..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...elections does not open until late July, but the races are already beginning to take shape, with 10 candidates..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: All in the Family

Inside the House of Lepore

"...It was following 2022's Doll Ball that Chronicle Qmmunity Editor James Scott first..."

June 23, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

After Narrow Loss in Mayor’s Race, Celia Tries for Tax Assessor-Collector

Bruce Elfant retires after a decade

"...decade, announced his retirement last week, Celia Israel, former mayoral candidate who lost to Kirk Watson by around 900..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

"...a majority that has promised to act on increasing Austin’s housing supply with an urgency that has not existed..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Mayor's Race, Districts 3, 5, and 9 All Headed to Run-Off

Ready for round 2

"...With six candidates in the race, and with well-funded Jennifer Virden able to mobilize Republican..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Election Post-Mortem

"...crazies looking to take over their school board. In Austin, some races got decided; others – like the mayoral..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...rely on…” 🧵— Maggie Q. Thompson (@maggietatx) November 9, 2022 …the upper echelon of the district to tell them..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...when writing news stories on the housing crisis in Austin. They are trigger words; When readers see them, they..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...Leadership ATX, the City Accountability Project, and Stand Together Austin, the last of which raised $300,000 in three months..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

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

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

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Tidbits From the Campaign Trail

District 3 candidate forum keeps it quick and Celia gets a PAC

"...minimum of $100,000 a year to live comfortably in Austin," he said. "With the median income being about $65,000..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: The Ups and Downs of Watson's Ad and More

Look at the first ad of the mayoral campaign and more

"...Thumbs down: Kirk Watson's mayoral campaign has hit the airwaves with a 30-second ad..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Erica Nix Drops Out, Poll Watchers Get Trained and More

The biggest news in local races this week

"...Austin's mayoral race lost a runner last week when queer..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by James Scott

Kirk Watson and Celia Israel Lead Pack for the Next Mayor of Crisis City

Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve for two years until..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Best of Austin: Restaurants Finalists Announced

Vote now!

"...vote in the first round of our Best of Austin: Restaurants poll? The fruits of your labor are here!..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Kings, Queens, and Other Things

Trans performers get the keys to the Kingdom on Fridays, plus Erica Nix enters the mayoral race

"...Royals of our own show, every Friday night, at Austin's Oldest Gay Bar." He explains that the goal is..."

July 29, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin at Large: Housing and the Mayor’s Race

Celia Israel: “This election is about who can afford to live here, and who gets to decide”

"...Celia Israel has jumped to the front of the mayoral race as far as actual campaigning is concerned. Last..."

June 10, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

James Talarico and David Alcorta Lay Out Progressive Agendas for HD 50

Two Dems running, 'cross the line

"...who go to new districts to find less competitive races. But as he told the Chronicle, "I lived in..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...Democratic primary for Texas House District 51. It's a race without an incumbent, as state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, who..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

"...Rep. Celia Israel officially launched her campaign to be Austin's next mayor. If elected, Israel would be only the..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Queer News Here, There, Everywhere

Openly gay lawmaker announces mayoral bid, HavenCon returns, and more

"...Hometown HavenCon: Austin's much-loved queer fandom fest HavenCon returns this April for..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Column by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Early voting in the January 25 special election for Austin's new District 4 council member runs now through January..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...From Austin to San Antonio, the 2022 election cycle has begun..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...MALDEF and other plaintiffs (including state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin) roll slowly forward, the aspirants for those newly drawn..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Spencer Cronk named Joseph Chacon as chief of the Austin Police Department. Chacon's appointment requires City Council confirmation, per..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...of community leaders poised to back her in the 2022 Austin mayoral race...."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Pro-Cop Group Submits Signatures for High-Priced Staffing Plan

Save Austin Now 2.0 eyes the ballot

"...Shortly after Save Austin Now, a GOP-backed political action committee closely allied with..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...The latest petition drive to ask Austin voters to amend the city charter – not Save..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Strama Leaving House

Updated: Mayoral rumors swirl as successors line up

"...the Texas House." With these words, Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, began the countdown to his exit from the Legislature,..."

Feb. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker