Statewide Police Lobby Kicks Out Medics for Opposing Save Austin Now

CLEAT blackballs Austin EMS union for standing against failed Prop A

"...officers and their local union [APA] who were actively campaigning for increased staffing, doubling of officer training, and overall..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

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

"...primary run-off between Casar and Rodri­guez. Casar is already campaigning and fundraising on his progressive Council victories – such..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Unlikely Allies Unite to Beat Up on "Strong Mayor" Plan

Democracy, now?

"...As the May 1 special election approaches, campaigning continues to heat up both for and against the..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...have broad support, lowers administrative costs, and disincentivizes negative campaigning (because successful candidates need to be ranked highly by..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...reports and posts on the Council message board, the campaigning has become visible to the public. It's simple, but..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Origins of a Green Identity Dives into the Growth of a Community

KLRU and Living Springs celebrate Austin's eco-pioneers

"...a lot of material for future projects. Even Crenshaw's campaigning has deep pools left unexplored, like how she fought..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...up a huge portion of the electorate Virden is campaigning to represent...."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Audit and DACC Move Top Council Agenda

Back to business at City Hall

"...post-election meeting. Jimmy Flanni­gan and Alison Alter still have campaigning on their minds as they prepare for December run-offs..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Record Number of Votes Were Cast in AISD Board Races. The Run-Offs Will Be a Different Story.

Lower voter turnout may intensify already close races

"...candidate, Mike Herschen­feld, received 13% of the vote after campaigning with the goal of eliminating school boundaries in AISD,..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda

The home stretch

"...members on the ballot plenty of time to continue campaigning ahead of Election Day...."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Three Years Dem Congressional Nominee Julie Oliver May Seal the Deal

The Road Warrior of Texas Congressional District 25

"...Julie Oliver cut that margin in half, mostly by campaigning nonstop up and down the 200-mile-long district, aiming to..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Examine Your Conscience

"...close for comfort, which is probably why you are campaigning so much this time around. Your actions concerning the..."

Sept. 22, 2020 Postmarks

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...Brown began campaigning earlier than his opponents, and his outreach has been..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...due to an increasingly dangerous pandemic that brought conventional campaigning to a halt – sends a message that cannot..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...The candidates all remark on the strangeness of campaigning under quarantine, without the public events or person-to-person contact..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

July 14 Primary Run-off Election and Senate District 14 Special Election

"...immediately, before that field eventually became crowded. Her nonstop campaigning has already had real, tangible results in the quest..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...Eckhardt said she views the new frontier of digital campaigning as a blessing and a curse. She, too, will..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt's Long Goodbye

State Senate race to succeed Watson complicated by pandemic and controversy

"...for the Senate seat, Rodriguez said, "I'm not really campaigning – I'm trying to help my constituents and people..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...Garza, who like other candidates has suspended in-person campaigning, emphasized that his platform, including his call to abolish..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Campaigns Respond to Pandemic Crisis (Continued)

Candidates steadily re-adjust and reduce public campaigning

"...announced that the campaign would be ending all “in-person” campaigning. He the campaign would be organizing a “call-team” to..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...Rodriguez hasn't had to worry too much about campaigning in his solidly blue House seat – his lopsided..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Future Outcomes Not Assured

Super Tuesday’s first-round results leave plenty of unanswered questions

"......) – it's not even yet known whether public campaigning can proceed...."

March 13, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...elected, Rodriguez hasn't had to worry too much about campaigning in his solidly blue seat - his lopsided victory..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts

As the days dwindle to March 3, your campaign correspondent assesses the damage

"...reporting in the moment – but that sort of campaigning leaves a bad taste in the mind, further degrading..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...win statewide in 25 years," said Amy Clark Meachum, campaigning for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. An Austin-based..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...2012 Republican primary for the 3rd Court of Appeals, campaigning before far-right groups and calling attention to her longtime..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...reconsider our choice as we've reported on the negative campaigning against Garza (see "Anti-Garza Website Heats Up County Attorney..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Selvera, a Democratic Socialist, is campaigning generally to the left of the others; his default..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...While campaigning, Moore has accused advocates and survivors of bullying her..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Congressional Candidate Attacked by “Revolutionary” Bullies

Heidi Sloan assaulted following weekend campaigning

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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