HD 46: Dukes Routs Thompson

Dawnna Dukes closes out a volatile contest

"...to face a primary challenger. But on Tuesday, Rep. Dawnna Dukes saw off Brian Thompson after a race where..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes and Money

Questions persist about Rep. Dukes' finances

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes has staked much of her political legacy, and..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Up Between Dawnna and AISD Board?

A longstanding vendetta between Dawnna Dukes and the AISD Board?

"...Dawnna Dukes may be leaving public office, but her supporters..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes vs. Ludlow ... vs. Ethics

Dukes files CFR late, again; Ludlow seeks to make it a campaign issue

"...That's how Libertarian Kevin Ludlow has attacked Democratic incumbent Dawnna Dukes over her belated campaign finance reports in the..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Facing Criticism for Missing Committee Meeting

Chose San Diego area over Joint Medicaid Reform Legislat­ive Oversight Committee's first interim meeting

"...State Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, is facing heavy criticism over claims she..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Under Siege

District 46 race pits veteran incumbent vs. newcomer Thompson

"...For nearly 13 years, Rep. Dawnna Dukes has been a fixture in East Austin Democratic..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes: It's Not My Contract

East Austin rep counters claims her consultancy business owes subcontractor.

"...District 46 isn't the only legal issue that Rep. Dawnna Dukes is involved in. But she's swinging back at..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Moves to Boost Film Incentives

"...to boost that investment to $60 million, and Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, wants to fine-tune legislation to keep media..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thompson to Dukes: See Ya in Court

HD-56 race gets legal over TV ads.

"...46 hopeful Brian Thompson is so mad at Rep. Dawnna Dukes campaign ads claiming he never voted in Travis..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Too Generous to Dukes

"...untrustworthy, sorry individual for breaking his deal with Rep. Dawnna Dukes. That still does not excuse Ms. Dukes from..."

July 27, 2005 Postmarks

Dukes Going Back to the House

East Austin incumbent puts success down to achievements.

"...Travis County races: the knock-down, drag-out fight between Rep. Dawnna Dukes and challenger Brian Thompson has ended with a..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes: HillCo No Problem

Rep. Dukes people talk down big PAC donation and the Craddick connection.

"...When Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, received a $10,000 donation for her campaign..."

Nov. 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes: Stop Killing Schools

Austin rep and public ed chair clash over closures and unemployed teachers

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, had an amendment that would strip away..."

April 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes' Views on Capitol Views

Local rep gets award for protecting city skyline.

"...from many points around town, you should thank Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin. The Heritage Society of Austin has given..."

Nov. 12, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes, Perry and the Other Troublemakers

Big boost for film incentives, and great news for fans of Friday Night Lights and Grindhouse

"...of the Texas film incentive program. Bill author Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, was there, along Rodriguez and game guru..."

April 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Smiles for the Camera

Film incentive reform passes: Austin rep breathes big sigh of relief

"...Chatting briefly with bill author Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, and she put it simply. "It finally..."

April 17, 2009 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Recovering From Surgery

Austin state rep underwent two procedures Monday

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, is recuperating from two surgeries performed on..."

July 2, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Challenger to Dukes?

Some local Dems want to punish her for supporting Craddick

"...been casting about for a primary challenger to Rep. Dawnna Dukes, to punish her for being a loyalist to..."

Dec. 3, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Garriott, Dukes: Incentives Save Jobs

Video of Lord British discussing why the film incentive bill is good for gamers and for Austin

"...Legeland managed to catch up with bill author Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, Texas Film Commission boss Bob Hudgins, and..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House Hunting

Underdog Stella Roland challenges incumbent Dawnna Dukes to represent East Austin in the Texas House of Representatives.

"...a compact swath of eastern Travis County which Democrat Dawnna Dukes has represented for the past five years in..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

UPDATE: Exclusively by Boneheads

Lawyer Reposa apparently claims he posted "white people" stickers

"..."Why I did it," and another angrily attacks Rep. Dawnna Dukes as "dumb" and "stupid" for her reaction...."

March 20, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The Race for House District 46

The pool of potential candidates is filling up for Dawnna Dukes' seat

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Pflugerville, hasn't left the Legislature yet, but there's..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Final Filers Flurry for State Rep

GOPers to challenge Naishtat, Bolton, Howard, and Strama

"...from Travis County, this only leaves Eddie Rodriguez and Dawnna Dukes without Republican challengers (but since Dukes' primary opponent,..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Is The Interim Over Already?

Speaker Craddick hands out the interim committee appointments.

"...real highlight for Austin readers is that local Democrat Dawnna Dukes get two appointments on two groups – Medicaid,..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The New Craddick Ds?

Rep. Dunnam reveals list of 64 anti-Craddick Democrats, leaving questions about those that didn't sign

"...pledge? The only local rep who held off is Dawnna Dukes (no surprise to anyone, since she has consistently..."

Dec. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dem Endorsement Roundup

Dukes shut out in big endorsement meeting of Democratic clubs.

"...the biggest highlights are obvious: District 46 state Rep. Dawnna Dukes got shut out, clearly due to her allegiance..."

Jan. 17, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Lege Lines: Off the Rails Already

Lege opens with sparring chambers, questions about Dukes' future

"...all eyes in the House were on one desk: Dawnna Dukes'. The embattled Travis County Dem (currently facing an..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin rep learns hard lesson while on vacation

"...weeks, most of you know that Austin Democratic Rep. Dawnna Dukes missed a crucial tax vote July 6 because..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Vela Kicks Off

Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race

"...for the House District 46 seat now held by Dawnna Dukes – and joked, “Whatever happened, I wasn’t going..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

HD 46: Ready for the Main Event

High stakes in Dukes' race

"...What a year it's been for state Rep. Dawnna Dukes. The tenured incumbent endured a string of absences..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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