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

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...whatever it takes to have their voice heard," said party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa in a statement. The ruling party..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Tea Party Versus Black Voters

Right wing activist claims GOP doesn't want minority voters

"...The Republican Party of Texas is in trouble when it comes to..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Voter Suppression Allegations in Harris County

Could CD 10 race be affected?

"...Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar) Paul Bettencourt is facing..."

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...easily, as did Vanessa Fuentes in D2 to succeed County Attorney-elect Delia Garza. Ann Howard flipped the last GOP-held..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...the largest state convention in the country, the Texas Democratic Convention...."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...battleground state, it's been predicted that voter turnout in Democratic strongholds like Austin would be off the charts. Which..."

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

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...The problem for Gutierrez is that Beto O’Rourke challenged..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Party Leaders Pin Hopes on Harris

Houston, we have a chance to take back the Texas House.

"...It's no secret Harris County is key to Texas Democratic Party hopes to take..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tea Party Wins Big in Run-Offs

Patrick, Paxton beat establishment candidates

"...at least, rumors of the death of the Tea Party have been greatly exaggerated. In the May 27 run-offs,..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Politics Perks Up in Hays County

Two Hays incumbents try to keep their Commissioners Court seats

"...Hays County is enjoying a memorable election season in the county..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...The March 3 primaries in Travis County and throughout Texas did not deliver too many shocking..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to run..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 24 Democratic Run-Offs

From Congress to land commissioner, here are our picks

"...In the March Democratic primary, the Chronicle Editorial Board endorsed several candidates who've..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Lege Lines: Ignoring the Dawnna Dukes Problem

County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Harding doesn't want to talk about the beleaguered rep

"...find themselves in a very public fight with Travis County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Hard­ing about whether to let..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something not..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...Governor: Lupe Valdez We're not impressed with either major Democratic candidate and call on the Texas Democratic Party to..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Democrats and Their Campaign Teams Train Up to Turn Texas Blue

The Texas Democratic Party focuses on flipping the state as early as 2020

"...complex on the Eastside, the future of the Texas Democratic Party sat on fold-out chairs, attentively taking notes on..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Roxy Bonafont

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Board in most of the contested races on the Democratic primary ballot (Republican voters, you're on your own; may..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Dems Vie to Oust Sid Miller, Take Back Texas Agriculture

Priorities include economic incentives for small farms, rural health care, and internet access

"...attorney Susan Hays are the two contenders in the Democratic primary. Impending cannabis legalization is top of mind in..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Postmarks

Readers take us (and each other) to task over mistaken identites and misguided ideas.

"...On that list was one "Roger G. Williams" of Dallas, associated specifically with our law firm, Wilson, Williams &..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Column

Sending a Message

State Dems make bipartisanship an offer and a warning to GOP

"...Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco and head of an expanded Democratic caucus. 74 seats is still shy of that majority..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legislators on the Loose

Lawmakers busy in slow rule-making week

"...President Barack Obama (as one wag at the Travis County Democratic Party's Farewell to Bush bash at Antone's on..."

Jan. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott, Founding Father

Texas governor wants to rewrite U.S. Constitution

"...life, and a balanced federal budget (more recently, more Democratic states such as Vermont, Illinois, and New Jersey have..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse And Buffalo Tree Want You to Register to Vote!

Special drive at Slaughter Lane next week

"...increasing social engagement and voter participation. In 2018, the Dallas-based group organized the Buffalo Tree Festival as the largest..."

Sept. 9, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and professional..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...the Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the March 4 party primaries. Travis County Races County Judge: Sarah Eckhardt..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...Travis County has seen two district attor­neys since 1977. From that..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

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

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Meet Your Candidates

Where to meet Democratic candidates before the March primaries

"...their ballot to nominate one candidate from each political party for the final run this fall), we figured readers..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

"...reported that the average median family income in the five-county Austin area increased by 22% from 1989 to 1999..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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