Voter Information for December 15 Run-Off Election in Travis County

Early Voting Dec. 3-11 • Election Day Dec. 15

"...a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing supporting documentation. Visit www.traviscountyelections.org for a list of acceptable forms of photo ID..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Early voting in the City Council run-off elections begins today, Dec. 3, and District 6 Council..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Close Races, Candidates for AISD Board Face Off Again in the Run-Offs

Winners in District 5, At-Large Place 8 to face decisions on remote learning, school closures alongside other trustees

"...The 2020 election cycle isn't over yet, Austinites. Voters across the..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...neighborhood Chronicle News desk has been gearing up for Election 2020 since the day after the 2016 trainwreck. Trust..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Westside City Council Races Go to Polarized Run-Offs

Districts 6 and 10 head to another race

"...incumbent Jimmy Flannigan will face Mackenzie Kelly in the run-off election, scheduled for Dec. 15. Flannigan just barely won..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of Manor); first elected in 2014 in a special election to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark Strama, she has been..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...since other urban counties have broken Democratic in recent election cycles. (The last holdout, Tarrant, finally joined the squad..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results

City propositions go down; Expo Center wins voters’ hearts

"...Eastern Crescent. County Judge Sarah Eckhardt said in an election-night statement she looks forward to finding out "how soon..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...scene kid dogpile. The prognosis for craft beer in 2020 was one of enthusiastic growth for the market, particularly..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Alter Holds Onto Her Council Seat, While Flannigan Is Narrowly Defeated

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...Council Mem­ber Jimmy Flannigan in Northwest Austin's District 6 run-off by a mere 677 votes out of more than..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the contests, and on how..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

Boswell, Lugo Claim Open Seats on AISD Board

Run-off election results

"...the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, after winning her run-off against Jennifer Littlefield by a nearly 10% margin Tuesday..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council Member Jimmy Flannigan Harassed by Opponent’s Biker Friends

Confrontation between D6 CM and Wind Therapy Freedom Riders CEO caught on tape

"...campaign literature that claims his opponent in the D6 run-off, Mackenzie Kelly, "stands with Trump and white nationalists," citing..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Make America Grateful Again

Even as white nationalism sticks around, kicking Trump to the curb is a Thanksgiving miracle

"...he would always be with us, no matter the election's outcome. Now, he may still refuse to concede, and..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Information on Voting by Mail in Travis County

Answers to Your VBM Questions

"...A: For the December run-off, the last day to request a ballot by..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...With the most candidates (seven) of all the 2020 City Council races, the Central and West Austin District..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...For nearly two years, the Austin women who sued..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

We Have an Issue: Gold in Them Thar Hills

In this week’s issue, the story behind the quest to become the first purveyor of buffalo mozzarella in Central Texas

"...(during a pandemic!) is a long and winding one. (2020 is nothing if not the year of delayed gratification.)..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...Congress. Over these seven years, Casar has won four elections for the seat (counting both the general and run-off..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

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

"...once again face off against conservative challengers in Decem­ber's run-offs. That's not a big surprise, given that the District..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

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

"...From Austin to San Antonio, the 2022 election cycle has begun with a shuffle of candidates for..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...on paid administrative leave since Ramos' death in April 2020, and in March 2021 was indicted for first-degree murder..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Giving Thanks

In the spirit of the season, a few celebrations

"...odds, and in the process dramatically shortening them for 2020. Building Community..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Column by Michael King

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...With new insights not coming easily, soon it was 2020, and the two of us had much other news..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...On to 2020: Election Day was Tuesday, and hoo-boy do we have..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature

Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel

Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0

"...of them cast a ballot in the Dec. 13 run-off (Travis County turnout was 17.59%). Here, in the more..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...2002. She led in the primary but lost the run-off by 100 votes and hasn't campaigned for state office..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...2018 by Austin voters. Mayor Steve Adler won his reelection bid against former CM Laura Morrison – very much..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Race to the Right in Austin's Affluent Suburbs

There's red in there them hills

"...Biedermann opted to leave the Lege after the next election, the new crop of HD 19 candidates are competing..."

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

Postmarks

MUD Myths

"...up for sale to the highest bidder in this election, why don't you at least let Max do it?..."

April 18, 1997 Column

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