Capitol Chronicle

Will Victor Morales' pickup take him to the U.S. Senate this time?

"...memorable 1996 crusade against Phil Gramm -- turning veteran Democratic Congressmen John Bryant and Jim Chapman into roadkill on..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Political action committees spent big bucks in Texas in 2000, and most of it came from businesses.

"...health care companies ($3 million). In the ideological category, Democratic PACs ($8 million) outspent Republican ones ($6 million). Though..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Danny Thomas gets the Austin Police Association PAC endorsement; city signs contract with CSC; Bill Gates appears via satellite at the Austin Convention Center; election workers needed for the March 14 primary

"...civic-minded individual looking for extra pocket change, the local Democratic and Republican parties have sent out an all-points bulletin..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Alfaro Case

"...not readily apparent in Pflugerville. There simply aren't any Democratic powerbrokers in Texas anymore, and in Travis County there's..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...elections in the past four years easily won the Democratic runoff for Pct. 1 county commissioner over Stacy Dukes-Rhone,..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

The De-Railers

RR Commission Challengers Say the Office Is Off-Track

"...Democratic challenger Hector Uribe, a former state senator from Brownsville,..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Off The Desk:

"...soon on charges stemming from last year's Valentine's Day party on Cedar Avenue in East Austin. Evada Jackson is..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...the candidates do not formally associate with any political party, in reality candidates very much belong to political parties...."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Biden’s Headed to Austin, and Doggett Still Thinks He Should Drop Out

Plus what ’68 race tells us about possible candidate hunt

"...and what I’m advocating for is a fair, open democratic process,” Doggett said. “I think a process that could..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...Republicans to gain power in what is a staunchly Democratic county...."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

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

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Then There's This: Anne McAfee Stands With Women

Activist recovering after taking ill at historic filibuster

"...two were part of the old crowd active in Democratic politics and labor issues. "Wheth­er she was for it..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Not Your Average Freshman

El Paso Rep. Mary Gonzalez is no Tea Partier

"...freshman class is that of the white male Tea Party rep armed with a budget-slashing agenda to keep chiseling..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Gass-Pooré

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...in contested races, primarily although not exclusively on the Democratic ballot. (We have not endorsed in either Green Party..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Those Pesky Superdelegates

Who will they pick? And who are they, for that matter?

"...after-the-fact, but by the end of this weekend's Texas Democratic Party State Democratic Convention, the TDP will have finalized..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...candidates knocked out in the first round. Four-time county party Chair John Gordon and Round Rock Independent School District..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

License to Shrill, Uncensored

A conversation with New York Times columnist Paul Krugman

"...through race-baiting politics, the Southern strategy of the Republican Party...."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Supremes Say DeLay Must Stay on Ballot, Hammer Says Bowing Out

Legal fight between state Republican and Democratic parties screeches to a halt with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's swift rejection of GOP's appeal of previous court rulings to keep DeLay on November ballot

"...ballot. The legal fight between the state Republican and Democratic parties screeched to a halt Monday with U.S. Supreme..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10 Election Moments: From Their Lips to God's Ear

From their lips to God's ear

"...CEO and former UT regent Lowell Lebermann, who supported Democratic opponent Mark Strama...."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

The Posse Convenes

In Houston, Texas Democrats unite behind one cause: dumping Bush

"...The state Democratic Party convention in Houston last week was on the..."

June 25, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Potholes and Potshots

"...northern metropolis of Travis County. Sonleitner's opponent in the Democratic primary is Pflugerville Mayor Haywood Ware, whom she is..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...for expediency today and establish a precedent and normalize anti-democratic strain, you will pollute democracy. And democracy is under..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

A Political Guide to Gifting in 2019

Give the gift of hope!

"...the town that gives back to the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee – the group chaired by Rep. Celia..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...Chronicle had been barred from attending Don Zimmerman’s election party at his campaign office on Anderson Mill Road. Turns..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

We Need Strong Women

"...the point of the election by focusing on the party line of the big boys [“Then There's This: It's..."

March 6, 2014 Postmarks

No Need for Election Detox

County Judge primary campaign begins to bubble

"...The immediate case in point is the Democratic race for Travis County Judge, where former Precinct 2..."

Nov. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

So Special: The Race to Replace Mark Strama [UPDATED]

House District 50 campaign features a disparate slate

"...respect it's like the state at-large. The district leans Democratic, but the short special election timetable (Nov. 5, with..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

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

Building the Netroots Nation

The netroots arrive in Austin next week ... and they're thriving

"...are they changing politics? And can they reinvigorate a Democratic Party drifting dully to the center (and beyond) for..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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

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