Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...seats. That's what it would take for the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of Representatives...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems in Austin: Taking the Next Step

The State Convention looks ahead to November

"...At her first Texas Democratic Party Convention, San Antonio Sen. Leticia Van de Putte..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...list of precinct locations, call 238-VOTE (8683) or see www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080304/polls.asp...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• In recent attacks on Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Spears, Democratic primary challenger Glen Maxey asserted Spears hasn't done enough..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...with enough name ID, political goodwill, policy experience, and Democratic bona fides to satisfy progressives without alienating moderates. Dems..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...Terry Keel and turning the Travis Co. House delegation Democratic solid blue. "People are so hungry for change," Bolton..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Budget and bond deliberations continued at the city, the county, and the school district. The AISD board adopted a..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

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

"...their ballots and cast a vote in every race. Democratic voters will also weigh in on 11 ballot propositions..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Turnaround Tale

Annie's List jumps out of the red and into the blue

"...more authority, asked the entire group to move the party to the downstairs ballroom, where Democrats were celebrating a..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Not So Red

A "blue state" reporter journeys through the multi-colored regions of the Lone Star State

"...or dismissed by national progressive organizations and the national Democratic Party. You can track more of Aguilar's journey at..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Rose Aguilar

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...to Austin, Gonzalez was an assistant city manager in Dallas. As one of the district's two deputies, Gonzalez's duties..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

Endorsements

"...the primary of their choice. Early voting in Travis County begins Saturday, Feb. 23, continuing through March 8 (for..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...John McCain has ended internal rifts in the Republican Party was dealt a blow Monday for presuming the nomination..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...in key metro areas (Jolt is currently expanding into Dallas) and recently launched a digital tool kit; the rollout..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...me that you are missing the point. Yes, Williamson County does give harsh sentences to criminals; that is the..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...undermine their police chiefs -- ask the chiefs in Dallas, Galveston, Richardson, Arlington, or San Antonio for details. C.L.E.A.T.-backed..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

Not Enough Hate in East Texas?

An East Texas Republican comes under fire for making nice with black legislators.

"...plan -- and not all of it consists of Democratic political casualties. In early December, The Dallas Morning News..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Capitol Chronicle

Federal judges denounce gerrymandering, but then leave us with the same old bunch of white guys.

"...of numerical representation, by adding a new district in Dallas County and another running from Williamson County eastward into..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...idea that the red wave indicates failures in the Democratic Party’s platform or image. “And that’s why we are..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

Doggett: Keep Hope Alive

Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens

"...Michael King: When we spoke earlier, at the federal..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Election Wrap: Building a New House?

Texas Dems see a bright light at the end of a long, dark tunnel

"...A quick reminder: On Nov. 4, the Texas Democratic Party didn't take the state Legislature. The Republicans still..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas House: GOP Hangs On to a Whisker-Thin Majority

Dems come oh so close to rocking the House

"...While most of the results-watchers at the Texas Democratic Party's election night bash at the Driskill Hotel were..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...When I talk about the democratic process, I'm not talking about the right of citizens..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Off The Desk:

"...is a list of some of the state- and county-wide races that are of local interest. Incumbents are identified..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The Point," facing), she was appointed to the State Democratic Executive Committee of the Texas Democratic Party at its..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Brown and Hugh Brady will face off in the Democratic primary. Baxter, who narrowly defeated a Democratic challenger in..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...estimated $190 million worth of expensive tech equipment). The county and school district are also making favorable noises about..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Running Off at the Primary

Kirk vs. Morales, Lulu vs. Eddie: Get your pencils ready.

"...... at least, that's how it seems to Travis County voters. We've just turned around from the March primaries,..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Primary Filings: The Republicans

Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents

"...the March 2 primaries. The GOP House committee, state party and Travis County party lists are still being brought..."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Five Minus Four

The Congressional races perform almost as the GOP designed

"...example for future Democrats who want to run in Dallas County and who want to run in the state..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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