Naked City

"...Deaniacs are still pushing former Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean's agenda, even though Dean himself..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Chronicle' Should Have Endorsed Kucinich

"...consistently progressive on the issues as is Kucinich." The Democratic Party has long taken its progressive wing for granted...."

Feb. 27, 2004 Postmarks

Elsewhere, They Have Congressmen

The congressional landscape, Tom DeLay style

"...When they weren't busy chortling about tossing Democratic congressional incumbents Martin Frost, Lloyd Doggett, and Chet Edwards..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...was attentive as Obey, a longtime local activist and Democratic leader, explained her family's concerns about Glasgow remaining on..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Lege

The Democrats file federal lawsuits against the new congressional map.

"...law," said Austin attorney Renea Hicks, who has represented Democratic legislators in the case, "the map is retrogressive [as..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Legislative Briefs

"...-- after the filing deadline for the 2004 party primaries. Conversely, GOP leaders are thought to prefer a November..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Kitchen's District Changes Flavor

Incumbent Kitchen and Republican opponent Todd Baxter spar for seat in reconfigured District 48.

"...48 that she won handily in 1999, but nevertheless Democratic state Rep. Ann Kitchen says she'll seek re-election. Last..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...endorsing either Ann Graham or Nan Clayton in the Democratic primary, and indications are that some members want to..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature

The Ballot

"...In the March 10 party primaries, voters will narrow the field of candidates to the..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...no time endorsing candidates running in the March 10 primaries, with union reps casting their votes just one day..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...of her neighbors’ doors in the 2022 and 2024 primaries in support of conservative candidates and met few who..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...valid votes not being counted in the March party primaries (and perhaps this Saturday's local elections as well)...."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Activist/Attorney Lulu Flores Claims House Seat She Sought 20 Years Ago

And other State Representative results

"...more decades of advocacy and engagement among Travis County's Democratic leaders (especially the women) and won this time in..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...Mauzy, and Nick Chu knew they had won their primaries. So, lots of congratulating. pic.twitter.com/3fbqnbAVXl— Brant Bingamon (@BrantBingamon) March..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...Flores is a front-runner in the seven-candidate Democratic primary for Texas House District 51. It's a race..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Primaries Giveth, Taketh Away: Former KUT Texas Standard reporter and..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...the second special, allows for postponing the March 1 primaries – either to April 5 or May 24, depending..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: One Step Forward, Two Steps ...

The Texas Democrats walk back their walkout amid hard feelings, flashes of hope

"...election, and the all-but-inevitable legislation to delay the 2022 primaries. It was suggested to me earlier this week that..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...plan for the July 14 primary run-offs. As Texas Democratic Party election coordinator Glen Maxey testified in the April..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Future Outcomes Not Assured

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

"...that the dust has settled on the 2020 Texas primaries – there are so many run-offs coming in May..."

March 13, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Texas Rangers Get Wrangled Into "Bonnenghazi" Drama

Scandal surrounding House Speaker Dennis Bonnen burns on

"...org would target 10 GOP incumbents in the 2020 primaries. Given the deeply icy relations between the two, at..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Who’s Running for What in Texas So Far

Yellow Dog 2020: Local Dem primary dance card filling up

"...every Democrat is running for president. With the 2020 primaries a bit less than a year away (Tuesday, March..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Where Are the Democrats on the 2018 Ballot?

With three months left to file, Democrats … don't seem eager to sign up

"...there's an election next year? Filing for the 2018 primaries opens on Nov. 14, so it would be reasonable..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Victory for Travis

Court decision on districts raises possibility for fairer politics

"...the Republican majority in 2011 are unconstitutional – with Democratic Travis County's sole Democratic district (of five) among the..."

March 17, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Circle the Firing Squad

When you look for villains, look in the right direction

"...voters, by whom he was soundly rejected in the primaries?..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: A Halcyon Day

Clinton's ascension is a moment to celebrate possibilities

"...Hillary Clinton on being the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party for president, and also (inextricably) becoming the first..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle’s endorsements for the May 24 run-offs

"...the Chronicle editorial board’s endorsements for the May 24 Democratic Party primary run-offs. We’ve chosen to refrain from endorsing..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Election Notes

Election day is almost here!

"...in Travis County because of the highly contested presidential primaries is likely to be sorely disappointed. After eight of..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Early voting in the Democratic and Repub­lican primaries begins Tuesday, Feb. 16, and runs..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Presidential Candidates File in Texas

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

"...benefited from an anti-incumbent vote in the West Virginia Democratic primary, taking 40.65% of votes against Pres. Barack Obama...."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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