The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...the primary run-offs to July 14, and the Texas Democratic Party sued to expand vote-by-mail...."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...United States and the overthrow of their chosen, duly-elected, Democratic, free government...."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines

"...Travis County Joint Senate District Convention and Williamson County Democratic Convention will proceed Sat., March 21; however, those interested..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...the need to cast an in-person ballot." This week, Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Ron Wyden of..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Intra-party Attacks

"...in the primary. Hutcheson committed herself to honor the party directive for campaigns focused solely on policy differences and..."

March 17, 2020 Postmarks

Mike Siegel and Pritesh Gandhi Vie for Dem Nod in Texas' Congressional District 10

Both candidates are looking for the chance to bounce Michael McCaul from congress

"...congressional districts that cross the city of Austin, the Democratic primary outcome has been settled, but three races remain..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Future Outcomes Not Assured

Super Tuesday’s first-round results leave plenty of unanswered questions

"...the left of the Trump administration) Joe Biden defeated democratic socialist Bernie Sanders, and as I write (on "Super..."

March 13, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...he's doing so with a solid base of local Democratic allies. Three days later, he got himself an equally..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tzintzún Ramirez Endorses Royce West for Senate

Runners-up join forces to take on MJ Hegar in run-off

"...a brief press conference this afternoon at Travis County Democratic Party headquarters, first-round third-place finisher Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez announced..."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...he's doing so with a solid base of local Democratic allies...."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...will continue to a May 26 run-off – the Democratic contests for U.S. Senate and the 10th District, Republican..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"...to run for the office – but several prospective Democratic front-runners have taken big steps in that direction...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Primary Election 2020 (Super Tuesday) Watch Parties

"...win in California is announced during the campaign watch party at Central Machine Works...."

March 4, 2020 Photo Gallery

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...Who will claim the state's big juicy bag of Democratic presidential delegates? Who will emerge to challenge U.S. Sen...."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Need Help Voting? Call 844-TXVOTES

Texas Democratic Party volunteers fielding calls on help lines

"...Highland — the election day headquarters of the Texas Democratic Party — a couple of dozen volunteers (nearly all..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Michael King

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...battleground state, it's been predicted that voter turnout in Democratic strongholds like Austin would be off the charts. Which..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What Your Campaign Sign's Font Says About Your Politics

To serif or sans serif, that is the question

"...official campaign products. Was he trying to appear less "Democratic" out in the country? And did it work?..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Quote of the Week

"...– Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa, announcing that the Democratic National..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column

GOP-led Effort Aims to "Save" Austin From the Unhoused

Initiative seeks to reinstate city’s prior, more stringent camping ordinances

"...Travis County Republican Party Chair Matt Mackowiak announced on Monday a formalized effort..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Final Laps Before E-Day

Countdown to Super Tuesday begins

"...Monday afternoon, asked about early voting in both the Democratic and Republican primary elections. "As of today, we're breaking..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

We Have an Issue: The Measure of Time

In this week’s issue, we’re looking back to the beginnings of Austin Studios, assessing C3 founder Charlie Jones’ mid-career move, and crossing – finally! – Super Tuesday’s finish line

"...Here it is, your very last reminder – go..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

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

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate

Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy

"...left to run for attorney general on the 2002 Democratic "Dream Team" ticket) and its senator since 2007, has..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...since 2013. Both races feature contested primaries on the Democratic ballot. District 5: Shifting Demographics..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...narrowly lost to Republican Paul Workman amid the tea party surge. (Workman was in turn unseated by Democrat Vikki..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Begins His Long Goodbye

Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy

"...left to run for Attorney General on the 2002 Democratic “Dream Team” ticket) and its senator since 2007, has..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...since 2013. Both races feature contested primaries on the Democratic ballot. District 5: Shifting Demographics..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

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

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

March 3 Primary Endorsements (No Filler)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...reasons elsewhere behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the Democratic Party primary; this condensed version is for voters looking..."

Feb. 13, 2020 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...their ballots and cast a vote in every race. Democratic voters will also weigh in on 11 ballot propositions..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

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