Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...ranging from labor groups to criminal justice reformers, were campaigning for an increase to $22/hour. Council met them in..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

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”

"...front of the mayoral race as far as actual campaigning is concerned. Last week, Israel – likely to be..."

June 10, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

“We Need Texas in This Fight”

Elizabeth Warren stumps for Casar, a growing progressive coalition in D.C., and affordable housing

"...point as Warren spent her second day in Texas campaigning on behalf of Greg Casar, who is pushing hard..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...political race – scared, or unopposed," and that she's campaigning accordingly...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...swath of southeast Travis County for two decades, is campaigning for a seat in Congress...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Two Dems running, 'cross the line

"...a policy aide for Rep. Rhetta Bowers, D-Garland. He's campaigning on a decidedly further-left platform than Talarico: abolishing "right..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Race to the Right in Austin's Affluent Suburbs

There's red in there them hills

"...race, is a military veteran and former educator primarily campaigning to "save our children" by continuing the crusade against..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

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

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...The political action committees campaigning for and against Proposition A each raised more than..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and 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

Who Wants to Be Mayor Pro Tem? More People Than You Might Think.

Council members jockey for the mostly ceremonial title

"...so it appeared Casar would sail through the backstage campaigning that has characterized past MPT races...."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

Right-leaning challengers aim to unseat CMs in run-offs

"...all candidates in any of the Council races, specifically campaigning hard against City Council's votes to decriminalize homelessness and..."

Nov. 13, 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

Ready or Not

Campaign doc charts the gap between youthful enthusiasm and electability

"...door). Modigliani and Martinez weave in details of modern campaigning, like the need to purge your social media accounts..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Boys State

Austin-shot documentary tracks the future, confused leaders of America

"...abortion. Or do they? And how much of the campaigning, including a bunch of mudslinging, is truly authentic? (While..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Greg Casar Will Not Run for Kirk Watson's Vacant Senate Seat

Austin council member says: “I’m staying right where I am”

"...part-time legislator, he’s been free to spend his time campaigning. First in the primary for the House District 51..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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