The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...five years down the road fro m Tom DeLay's infamous re-redistricting of Texas. DeLay is gone from Congress, disgraced...."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Although Texans voted only a month ago – the Nov. 5 constitutional referendum..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...In a move surprising no one, this afternoon Sen. Wendy..."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...On the evening of October 17 -- while much of the nation..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Rumor Mill in High Gear

Speculation of Democratic slate shaping up

"...The announcement that Tom Schieffer is stepping out of the governor's race in favor of Houston..."

Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...EDITOR'S NOTE: March 5: This piece as originally published incorrectly reported the results in the 353rd District..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Employee fired for emails about Shea campaign

"...Diane Hyatt was stunned by the memo. She was being terminated from her job with the Texas Water Development..."

Dec. 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3, Voting Rolls Mystery Part 2: The County's Side, and Voter ID Bill Redux

"...Texas, and Travis had been a part of it: Redistricting had accomplished its goal, with half of the county's..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Politics is off-limits at the state Water Board – unless you're a Republican

"...Diane Hyatt was stunned by the memo. She was being terminated from her job with the Texas Water Development..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

June 18, 1996: Aguascalientes in La Realidad, Chiapas

"...Eduardo Vera: June 18, 1996. We are in Aguascalientes in La Realidad, Chiapas. It is an honor..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature

Statewide Candidate Filings Trickle In

A slight attendance dip and only a couple of traffic hiccups in event's second year

"...will run for lieutenant governor, but she's not the only Texas politico eying statewide office. With filing for the..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

June 18, 1996: Aguascalientes in La Realidad, Chiapas

"...The following excerpted interview -- the full text of which can..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature

Libertarians Hope To Make a Dent in November

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson is in town this week for a fundraiser

"...So it's Obama and Biden vs. Ryan and Romney in November, but they won't be alone on the ballot...."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Raising Hell and Blazing Trails in the New Molly Ivins Documentary

A personal look at the journalist's powerful and profound Lone Star legacy

"...candidate Pat Buchanan bemoaned the United States' supposed descent into the "culture wars" during the 1992 Republican National Convention,..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Screens Feature by Mary Tuma

Who’s Running for What in Texas So Far

Yellow Dog 2020: Local Dem primary dance card filling up

"...Although it might seem like it, not every Democrat is running for president. With the 2020 primaries a..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege: Freshman Watson Thrives in Senate Environment

Lege is preferable to City Hall for former mayor

"...Freshman senators do not ordinarily make significant political strides during their first legislative session,..."

May 18, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

All in the Family

Elizabeth, Bruce & George: Love, Austin Style

"...If you gave the First Lady of Austin, Elizabeth Christian, a choice between talking to a reporter..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Schieffer's House

Ranking Texas Democratic Reps come out for gubernatorial candidate

"...a photo from this afternoon's presser for Tom Schieffer in the Speaker's office, and, even though it's a little..."

Aug. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Me and My Shadows

Who are the two new figures looming behind Speaker Tom Craddick?

"...Wilson, are both former representatives – but neither is coming back to welcoming arms in the House. Keel, who..."

May 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The DINO Word Enters U.S. Senate Race

Scherr accuses Alameel of bankrolling Republicans

"...The low-key Democratic primary for U.S. Senate became discordant this week, with..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and one Hispanic. Yet, Hispanics comprise over 30% of Austin's population. The Hispanics and blacks I hear from want..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...There had been a rumor about a serious Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor – more serious than Marc..."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

If Not Killed, Kennedy Would Have Done Everything Right

"...Dear Editor, Compared to later Democratic presidents like Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton (a Democrat..."

Aug. 8, 2010 Postmarks

Straus Taps Dem for Chief of Staff

Next speaker appoints former Athens state rep to senior post

"...Only a couple of days after picking former Democratic state..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...In 2009, the 81st Legislature of the state of Texas..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...for the May 27 party primary run-offs. There are only two races on the Democratic side, and we're between..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature

Final Filers Flurry for State Rep

GOPers to challenge Naishtat, Bolton, Howard, and Strama

"...Were they keeping their powder dry, or did it take to the..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...District 48 state House seat after a successful 10-year stint, the news awoke a herd of snoozing political hopefuls,..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...couldn't be higher. (Of course, we said the same thing last season, and the one before that, and we'll..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...The 2019 fourth-quarter fundraising efforts in the U.S. Senate and congressional campaigns have..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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