Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...a lot? Opinions differed on Tuesday. The Travis County Democratic Party hit the "worry" button with a scoldy e-blast:..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge

Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation

"...On Aug. 16, local Democratic precinct chairs selected lawyer, former Travis County Democratic Party..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...way," Talarico says, "but yes, statewide and nationally the Democratic Party has its hand extended, and the GOP is..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pct. 2 Campaigns Trade Barbs

As election day nears, the sparks are flying

"...the March primary that will select a slate of Democratic nominees for county government positions, the unusually heated three-way..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...the following select recommendations to our readers for the Democratic primary election to be held March 4; early voting..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Warm Welcome Waiting for Deviant, Morally Blind Neoleftist Ideologues If They Just Agree With Letter Writer

"...moral blindness now infects a controlling faction within the Democratic Party. This was demonstrated when the virulent anti-American propagandist..."

Jan. 23, 2006 Postmarks

And They're Off!

Money flows into Texas House horse races

"...terms, they sure didn't act like it. But two Democratic challengers to their House seats have by now shaken..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...last week's convention (see "Capitol Chronicle," left) the Texas Democratic Party adopted a medical marijuana resolution, which includes support..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

The House Democrats' walkout was their best option in light of Republicans' vicious and highly partisan day in the sun; ending The Chronicle Hour quiets the right-wing voices in our head.

"...on my part: The reason is, after the long Democratic political dominance, those who support Democrats for their policy..."

May 16, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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

The Chronicle's 2018 Primary Election Coverage

Tracking the returns for the county, courthouse, and state

"...headed for victory. And in the tight race for Democratic Party chair, Dyana Limon-Mercado maintains a 500 vote lead..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Vote Your Brain

In a crazy political year, the choices for sane voters should be obvious

"...embarrassment. It's hard to comprehend that a major political party should have nominated a candidate so intellectually, emotionally, and..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Getting to Know Robert Morrow

Newly elected GOP county chair causing a Republican revolt

"...March 8, resolution passed by the Travis County Republican Party Executive Committee...."

March 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Primary Thoughts

For your consideration as you enter the voting booth

"...I wrote that the surprisingly interesting and fundamentally political Democratic campaign could wait for another day. With the March..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Stand With Texas Women Not A Grassroots Movement

"...Women,” Sept. 13]. It was not. It was the Democratic Party, if you paid attention. They orchestrated a lot..."

Sept. 12, 2013 Postmarks

No Way To Pick a Senator

It's Sadler vs. Yarbrough and Dewhurst vs. Cruz in this month's primary run-offs

"...a second round. With three other contenders in the Democratic primary, it seemed unlikely that he would break the..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

DNC Does the Texas Waltz

National Dems have high hopes for Texas ... one of these days

"...of its members could recall. So having the national party's principal organizing and fundraising body hold its fall meeting..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...the following select recommendations to our readers for the Democratic primary election to be held March 4; early voting..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...– have entered the fray to take on the Democratic county dominance...."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

'Reinventing Government'

A conversation with Louis Dubose about Tom DeLay and 'The Hammer'

"...Street lobbyists. ... Much as the PRI [Institutional Revolutionary Party] has captured organized labor in Mexico and made it..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...naive to know that over the long term, our two-party duopoly needs a major overhaul. We don't entirely buy..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...As President Bush accepted his party's nomination Sept. 2, irate Democrats hooted, hollered, and heckled..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...the CIA's prewar "threat" information on Iraq, and ranking Democratic Sen. John Rockefeller announced, "We went to war based..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Eight candidates vie to replace departing -- and defiant -- Molly Beth Malcolm

"...job without a prestige address, the candidates for Texas Democratic Party chair are multiplying as quickly as the Dem..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

From Malcolm to Mauro?

"...On Monday, former land commissioner and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Garry Mauro released a letter announcing his..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Beneath the partisan rancor over re-redistricting boils a fight over minority rights.

"...week by McClendon, D-San Antonio, as she and several Democratic colleagues fought a losing battle with the GOP majority..."

July 11, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...much like a Libertarian. There is no other political party that adheres so strongly to a root philosophy or..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in the eye of the beholder. I believe the Democratic party has failed us and will not change until..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column

Naked City

Happenings

"...campaign season was running for governor. Now he's the Democratic nominee for comptroller; Bernsen, land commissioner; Ramsey, agriculture commissioner;..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature

« 1    ‹ BACK    4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13     NEXT ›    34 »