Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...Nearly 13,000 Austin residents joined Democratic presidential frontrunner Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at Vic Mathias..."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...the largest state convention in the country, the Texas Democratic Convention...."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

SXSW, Tribune, CNN Present the Rest of the 2020 Presidential Pack

Six candidates in search of the voters, plus a Trump surrogate

"...town hall, the folks in the back of the Democratic presidential pack allowed Austin and America to ask as..."

March 11, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Honoring Democratic Pioneers

"...we all share. Wendy gave us hope; Beto, two Democratic state senators and 12 state representatives. As we gird..."

July 11, 2019 Postmarks

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

Commissioners Court Candidates Get Early Start on Democratic Primary

In Western Travis, it's almost 2020

"...Although the 2020 party primaries are a year away, Democratic candidates are already lining up to challenge GOP incumbent..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Checking in With Beto and Castro's Post-Debate Presidential Chances

¿Cómo se dice "do your homework" en español?

"...relegate him for good to the bottom tier of candidates. Meanwhile, Castro clearly made up the most ground of..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Cruz Quits Presidential Race

Inevitable exit after Indiana collapse

"...Cruz has suspended his campaign for the Republican Party presidential nomination...."

May 3, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Headlines and the Presidential Also-Rans

How can candidates be strong on delegates and weak in coverage?

"...Sadly, mostly from press releases and PR people. In presidential primary terms, big campaigns make a big noise and..."

Jan. 26, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Presidential Candidates File in Texas

Clinton and Judd only Dems to file for president in Texas so far

"...on Dec. 14, there's not long to go for candidates to prove they're really in it to win it...."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pot Policies Determine Her Presidential Choice

"...medicinal use. Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is the only democratic candidate in sync with the American people on this..."

Jan. 13, 2004 Postmarks

Sen. Cory Booker Tells Austin to Embrace the “Moral Moment” We’re In

Presidential candidate spoke Wednesday at Cheer Up Charlies

"...Under the hazy purple lights of Cheer Up Charlies, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker talked gun violence, civil..."

Aug. 29, 2019 News Post by Roxy Bonafont

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

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

"...seeing an endorsement for a position, that's because a candidate is running uncontested. We urge readers to be thorough..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

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

The Front Runner

Jason Reitman revisits a long-ago time when a sex scandal could ruin a candidate's shot at the presidency

"...revisits politician Gary Hart’s failed campaign to become the Democratic presidential candidate in 1988, this endeavor should not be..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...after the jump is the entire transcript of CNN's Democratic presidential primary debate between Sen. Hillary Clinton of New..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Adam Schiff Headed to SXSW

Conversations About America’s Future gathers movers & shakers

"...within the fest notable for hosting a gaggle of presidential candidates...."

March 2, 2020 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Villalba and the Incredible Nazi Disappearing Tweet

Texas Rep Tweets, then deletes, Nazi comparison

"...politics can get by implying that U.S. senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is a Nazi, then defending..."

Oct. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

McMurrey Challenges Noriega From the Left

Corpus Christi schoolteacher files on the Democratic side

"...After millionaire trial lawyer Mikal Watts dropped his Democratic candidacy for the U.S. Senate, Houston state Rep. Rick..."

Nov. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

CNN Poll: Obama Pulls Into Lone Star Lead

Yet, Texas Dems favor Clinton on the top issues

"...voters over New York Sen. Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race. The poll of 861 likely Democratic primary..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...we’ll be watching the returns all night in contested Democratic races, plus select GOP races. Follow the Chronicle's News..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

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

Plus what ’68 race tells us about possible candidate hunt

"...anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the LBJ Presidential Library – originally scheduled for Monday, July 15 and..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Make Your Vote Count – Twice!

A primer on Democratic precinct conventions

"...don't cast a ballot twice. What election officials and candidates want you to do – in fact, they're pleading..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Year That Broke Politics

How one election five decades ago became a preview of our modern political mayhem

"...was the order of the day, and an all-important presidential election was on the horizon...."

Oct. 27, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Austin's 2019 Pride Parade Lights Up Downtown

"...152 – the largest in Austin Pride's history) included Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg from South Bend, Ind., our..."

Aug. 12, 2019 Photo Gallery

Texas Dems to DNC: Pick a Castro, Any Castro

State party suggests Joaquin, Julián to replace Wasserman Schultz

"...twin, Congressman Joaquin Castro, to serve as the new Democratic National Committee chair...."

July 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Taking Politics Back to School

State Board of Ed races highlight educational tensions

"...– by running for the seat herself. She's the Democratic candidate for District 10, which covers all or part..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Richie Rejects Clinton Request

Party already has a verification process, chairman says

"...Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, trying to hang on to her..."

March 17, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Primaries: Parties Agree on April 3

Dems, GOP set new calendar, but still need court approval

"...step, the Republican Party of Texas and the Texas Democratic Party have issued a joint press statement. And why..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Larry Joe Doherty's Mitt Romney Connection

Democratic congressional candidate's finance chair held a fundraiser for Republican presidential candidate.

"...first real evidence of mudslinging thus far in the Democratic primary for Congressional District 10 has popped up, although..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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