Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and a host of other Republican (and a few Democratic) members of Congress have reason to be nervous this..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Doggett, D-Austin, after scoring a resounding victory in the Democratic primary for his new Austin-to-McAllen CD 25...."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Redistricting Lands in the Feds' Hands

Texas Democrats make their case in court and at the Dept. of Justice

"...they're trying to do, there will be only one Democratic Texas representative north of Houston and Austin," said state..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...West all appear to have adequate resources for final Democratic primary runs. Hegar has raised more than $3 million..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Top Down, Bottom Up

In a year of crucial elections, we need to be prepared

"...on bottom-up matters – the upcoming March 3 party primaries. Democratic Highlights..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...Candidate filing for the March 3 primaries closed Dec. 9 (early voting begins Feb. 18). The..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...with enough name ID, political goodwill, policy experience, and Democratic bona fides to satisfy progressives without alienating moderates. Dems..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The likely Democratic contenders for governor dropped to three last week (or..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...last two years, a large segment of the state Democratic Party has risen from its long sleep to begin..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

The Rest of the Races

"...Here's the endorsement roundup from last week's numerous Democratic club forums, with many of the groups reporting large..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...one of a litany of similar complaints made by Democratic congressmen, their lawyers, and other witnesses testifying in the..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Is there a Bush-beater in the House -- or the Senate, or the VFW?

"...were lucky this week, you avoided running into a Democratic presidential candidate. They were so thick on the local..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...county court-at-law races begin below. Meanwhile, the Travis County Democratic Party is looking for a handful of election judges..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...Two of the three candidates chasing the Democratic nomination to succeed Lehm­berg ran against her in 2008,..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Campaign Finance Reports

Cash makes the contender

"...first round of campaign finance reports for the 2010 primaries and general elections as the great predictor of election..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• In recent attacks on Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Spears, Democratic primary challenger Glen Maxey asserted Spears hasn't done enough..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Life After Todd Baxter

Baxter leaves the Lege, and would-be state reps may have to jockey for position early

"...Two weeks ago, a Democratic victory in House District 48 seemed almost certain, until..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Dark Horses

The redistricted Centex Democrats bravely into battle go

"...CD 10 colleague is that Porter is the true Democratic nominee in CD 31, so his name will actually..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: While Elephants Sleep

The breakdown of the Travis Co. primary vote suggests interesting possibilities come November

"...with assertions and predictions that Austin's days as a Democratic bastion were numbered, at least as long as the..."

March 19, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Barrientos on CD 25

Austin's state senator defends his endorsement of Leticia Hinojosa

"...In itself, the endorsement of one Democratic candidate by a Democratic officeholder was unremarkable – except..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

New recruit Wesley Clark entertains the Democratic troops in Austin

"...in support of his recently declared bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Also among the quickly recycled "Draft Clark"..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners in the Spotlight

Candidates line up for county commissioner seats.

"...has four commissioners' seats up for grabs. While three Democratic incumbents -- County Judge Sam Biscoe and Pct. 2..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...publishes an article lamenting the condition of the state Democratic party, you need only refer to the words of..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

Not Keen on Green

Enviros: Bristol and Biscoe Don't Cut It

"...It's less than a month until the March 10 primaries, and the two front-runners in the county judge race..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Paul-itically Incorrect

Ron Paul's Wacky Views Highlight a Bitter Race

"...edge, the polls placed Paul far ahead of his Democratic opponent Morris, a 56-year-old personal injury lawyer from Bee..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

June 18, 1996: Aguascalientes in La Realidad, Chiapas

"...forced the nation to recognize that the spaces for democratic struggle were not wide enough, so much so that..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...for both the D4 special election and the March primaries concludes in December. Moving Up to Congress..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...Early voting in the Texas primaries runs from Feb. 18 through Feb. 28. Whether and..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TX-25: Julie Oliver vs. Roger Williams

"A huge commitment"

"...her campaign. In part, that has been fueled by Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke. Oliver and Kim Olson (Dem..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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