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

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

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

May 29 is Primary Day

Early voting rises late in Travis County before election day

"...6%, it could be anyone's elections in either the Democratic or GOP primaries...."

May 28, 2012 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

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

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

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...perimeter and prep their "visibility" for the Sept. 12 Democratic debate. Ambassadors from Castro Country happily dodge the rain..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Democratic and Republican Parties Narrowly Avoid Litigation Over Primary Voting

TCRP will hand-count all Republican ballots, but shared voting locations are intact

"...On Monday, the Travis County Democratic Party came perilously close to suing the Travis County..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: Noises From the Primary

The latest on local and state races

"...the results of an initial robopoll of 502 likely Democratic primary voters. In response to the question, "If the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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

Latino Groups Sue Texas Democratic Party

Suit charges that Dems' dual primary/caucus system discriminates against Hispanics

"...Association of Houston, have filed suit against the Texas Democratic Party, charging that its dual primary/caucus system for selecting..."

May 10, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final..."

March 3, 2020 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

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...Here's what happened on the Dem side (the GOP primary is mostly boring this year); for statewide and multi-county..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Presidential Candidates File in Texas

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

"...With the filing deadline for the March 1, 2016, primary elections set for 6pm on Dec. 14, there's not..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Primary Thoughts

For your consideration as you enter the voting booth

"...space last fall, commenting on the already toxic Republican presidential campaign ("Those Who Sow the Wind," Sept. 25), I..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts

As the days dwindle to March 3, your campaign correspondent assesses the damage

"...That's a common refrain on the primary campaign trail – generally from a first-time challenger against..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column by Michael King

2018 Primary Election Notes

The news you need

"...steady hand at the helm of the Travis County Democratic Party," state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez released a statement this..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by News Staff

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

The Ides of March

George Clooney's modern morality tale about the ongoing battle between idealism and corruption in the political realm is perfectly cast.

"...plays a secondary role in the film as the Democratic candidate Gov. Mike Morris, who is engaged in a..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Early Voting: Here Comes the Avalanche

First day totals almost five times that of 2004 primary

"...Dana DeBeauvoir predicted the huge interest in this year's Democratic presidential race would produce an equally huge turnout at..."

Feb. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...As polls for the March 1 joint primary election close at 7pm, we’ll be watching the returns..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Bernie Sanders Rally at Auditorium Shores

"...2020 Democratic presidential primary candidate Senator Bernie Sanders holds a rally..."

Feb. 24, 2020 Photo Gallery

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.

"...the Iowa caucuses (Feb. 3) and the New Hampshire primary (Feb. 11), but before the Nevada caucuses (Feb. 22)..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Make Your Vote Count – Twice!

A primer on Democratic precinct conventions

"...you're giving up part of your influence on the Democratic presidential nomination. And yes, you should report to your..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Running With Beto

Revisiting Beto O'Rourke's radical 2018 Senate campaign, side-by-side with the candidate

"...to see why Texas voters fell in love with Democratic congressman Beto O'Rourke during his unsuccessful 2018 race to..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Beto, Castro Come to Town

2020 Texans throw shade as rivalry heats up

"...He's not "the other Texan" in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary – "I am the Texan in this..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Party Leaders Pin Hopes on Harris

Houston, we have a chance to take back the Texas House.

"...It's no secret Harris County is key to Texas Democratic Party hopes to take back the state House. Party..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Final Early Voting Numbers Blow Away Previous Records

Good job, Travis County!

"...Driven by the hotly contested Democratic presidential primary, the final early voting numbers in Travis..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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