Big Ben Goes Bust

District 48 election by the numbers

"...Well, $40 a vote, or however much Ben Bentzin's spent so far, doesn't go as far as..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

West Side Showdown

The new political year begins with a four-way speed race for House District 48

"...to the Republican leadership and is supporting GOP candidate Ben Bentzin in the four-way race. "It's a district that..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Howard Surprises Bentzin, Leads Into Run-Off

In a district designed to favor the GOP, Democrat Donna Howard needed a surprising mere 73 more votes to avoid a run-off.

"...Tuesday, in what was supposed to have been Republican Ben Bentzin's race to lose...."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...Four of the six challengers to incumbent Council Member Alison Alter are on her right. Although..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Race Is on for House District 48

Five-way contest almost guarantees a run-off

"...a press conference Wednesday, Brown called on GOP opponent Ben Bentzin to "come clean" about his role in the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Special Election for Texas House of Representatives, District 48

The 'Chronicle' endorsement for the state House District 48, special election: Donna Howard

"...Gov. Perry is transparently attempting to anoint an instant incumbent – in this case, GOP businessman Ben Bentzin, who..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...coal from the U.S. Department of Energy, as the incumbent University of California, partnering with Bechtel Corp., was chosen..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on the ballot, followed by Democrat Donna Howard, Libertarian Ben Easton, Republican Robert Reynolds, and Republican Ben Bentzin. Reynolds'..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Council Forum Covers “R.E.A.L. Solutions” to Gentrification and Displacement, Affordable Housing, and Public Safety

Candidates commit to addressing racial justice and equity

"...such solutions, with the lone exception being District 10's Ben Easton (who favors decriminalizing all drugs, but also believes..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...When the early voting numbers came in, 17 Democratic incumbents were at risk; by the end of the night,..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Libertarians Line Up for 2014 Election

Far right could pose major headache for GOP next November

"...self-described serial entrepreneur Kevin Ludlow has filed against Democratic incumbent and safe bet Dawnna Dukes...."

Dec. 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...(58.4%) Mike Collier (D): 155,045 (59.2%) / 1,730,267 (37.7%) Ben Sanders (L): 13,426 (5.1%) / 136,290 (3.0%) Deb Shafto..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...U.S. Rep., District 17: Ben Easton (L): He's the only alternative to hard-right incumbent..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...HEB, 7301 FM 620 N.*SouthRandalls, 2025 W. Ben White..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

West Side Showdown Update

"...Ben Bentzin has spent tens of thousands of dollars on..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Special Election for Texas House of Representatives, District 48

"...Ben Easton (Libertarian)..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

November 2020 General Election Results

"...unofficial and rounded to the nearest decimal. Asterisk denotes incumbent...."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...(16.18%) Alison Alter*: 15,134 (35.12%) Belinda Greene: 1,229 (2.85%) Ben Easton: 737 (1.71%) Noel Tristan: 332 (.77%) Pooja Sethi:..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...The two most experienced Democratic incumbents barely face opposition. Donna Howard looks set to chase..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Lege, Statewide, and Beyond

What does Trump's toxicity mean for downballot races?

"...and HD 48's Donna Howard over multi-time Libertarian challenger Ben Easton...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Is and Isn't Libertarian

"...do appreciate you listing our real Libertarian candidates, endorsing Ben Easton for Congress District 17, endorsing Roberto Koelsch for..."

Oct. 22, 2012 Postmarks

Point Austin: What's Not on the Ballot

The ballot has some choices, but not all choices

"...to learn they can choose either (and only) GOP incumbent Bill Flores or Libertarian Ben Easton. CD 17 used..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Howard Wins Recount

Democrat retains seat by 12 votes

"...Howard Dem 25,023 48.54% Dan Neil GOP 25,011 48.52% Ben Easton Lib 1,519 2.95%..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Recount Begins

GOPer Neil targets Dem Howard's 16 vote lead

"...to Republican candidate Dan Neil’s 25,010 votes. Libertarian candidate Ben Easton received 1,518 votes...."

Dec. 1, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Eight Days of Cash

Final full Lege campaign finance reports filed

"...(Note: incumbents marked with *)..."

Oct. 27, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The 'Obamacare' Scare

GOP employs national playbook in Travis County House races

"...that stranglehold by taking House District 50 from GOP incumbent Jack Stick in 2004, then Donna Howard took neighboring..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 21-28

"...HOUSE DISTRICT 48 DEBATE Libertarian Ben Easton takes on Dem incumbent Donna How­ard. Noon-1pm. 91.7FM..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature

Campaign Cash: Who's in the Money?

Some war chests are full; some are empty

"...to the Democrats and Republicans. So far, the five incumbent Democrats are leading their Republican challengers across the ballot...."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Primary Candidates

Local and statewide candidates hit the campaign trail

"...L: Kent Phillips, Ron Bennett, Sid Atkinson Jr...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...that evening at the Four Seas­ons for the inaugural Johnson-Bentsen-Richards Dinner, it became clear that there were more than..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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