May Elections: Twice the Fun

Double election strains Travis County resources

"...have a much higher turnout and a much more democratic process."..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Voting Hours Extended

Votes after 7 considered provisional

"...polling sites, the opening of polling locations for the Democratic and Republican primaries was delayed until 11:00 a.m.” DeBeauvoir..."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...early to decide (he's focused on the March Dem primaries), but he is "keeping his options to run open"..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Nolan Ryan Pitching at Kinky Friedman?

The no-hitter king and the Jewish cowboy for ag commissioner

"...race to become agriculture commissioner, the erstwhile singer/comedian/salsa vendor/declared Democratic candidate was pushed aside by none other than former..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Jockeying for Judge

Dem race for Travis County judge down to two and holding

"...In case you're wondering, the 2014 Texas party primaries (March 4, 2014) are only a year away...."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Primary Lessons

Doggett victory bracing in an otherwise gerrymandered day

"...summation offered by longtime and re-elected (sort of) Austin Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett at about 11pm Tuesday night, after..."

June 1, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Vote Early and Often

The collision of elections leaves many voters in the dust

"...(City Council, this Saturday, May 12) to another (party primaries, May 29), as we're doing this week. We know..."

May 11, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Behind Closed Doors

As the Feb. 6 redistricting deadline gets close, what cost unanimity?

"...other plaintiffs (many of whom are looking for more Democratic opportunity seats) and the historic coalition between African-American and..."

Jan. 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Perry Plunge

Iowa nightmare for Gov. Goodhair, but he carries on

"...he was heading to "places where they have actual primaries and there are going to be real Republicans voting."..."

Jan. 4, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Doggett, Travis Returned to Normalcy

New congressional map gives Travis a three-way split, which is a lot better than five

"...Yet when filing for the 2012 primaries opened Nov. 28, candidates from both parties were already..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Questions Rep. Castro Involvement in Redistricting

"...have to run against each other in the coming primaries. Now we learn from your article that there is..."

Oct. 11, 2011 Postmarks

Point Austin: A Bridge Too Far

Doggett and Castro face off in a battle imposed by the GOP

"...Council contests, but the campaigns for next spring's Demo­cratic primaries and effectively next year's general election have already begun...."

July 15, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Not So Sine Die: What's Special About More of the Same?

The Legislature doesn't quite end

"...reform, which would take public Perry's long-running feud with Democratic donor and attorney for Gulf Coast businesses Steve Mostyn,..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Get in the Ring

Perry's refusal to meet challengers – and editorial boards – is all swagger, no sweat

"...his office has become plain: Avoid the fight with Democratic challenger and former Houston Mayor Bill White, then hope..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Around the House

Negativity thrives in state House primary run-offs

"...Charles Perry. Similarly, in El Paso, in the sole Democratic House run-off, Naomi Gonzalez booted out unpopular and trouble-plagued..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SBOE Run-Off

The 'common sense conservative' comes under fire from both sides

"...run-off opponent as a "closet liberal." Meanwhile, her potential Democratic opponent worries that maybe Farney could be somewhat of..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Congressional Races: Same Ol' Same Ol'

Don't expect much change in Austin's Washington representation

"...In the Republican primaries:..."

Feb. 25, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...brief illness. A behind-the-scenes player in a number of Democratic political campaigns, Barrientos, 67, led the push for the..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature

Headlines

"...UT professor Lorenzo Sadun has stepped out of the Democratic race in favor of Texas Education Agency veteran Judy..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Top 10 State Stories

"...2) Your Gerrymander Looks Ill House Democratic Caucus Leader Jim Dunnam thought it would take another..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas and the Numbers Game

How the Democratic presidential nomination could still come back to Texas

"...set on next week's primary states for settling the Democratic presidential nomination, there's a statistical possibility (read "long-shot") that..."

May 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Begins Today

County clerk strongly encourages avoiding the election day rush

"...Early voting for the March 4 primaries begins today and runs through Feb. 29. Important things..."

Feb. 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

More Austin Politicos Choose Sides on President

The mayor sides with Obama, three state reps choose Clinton

"...comes one week before Austin plays host to a Democratic Presidential debate at the University of Texas-Austin. In the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...The Democratic presidential candidates speaking in the aftermath of the Super..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...to determine who's running in the March 4 party primaries. Naked City..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

March 4 Is a Long Time

With Super Tuesday less than a month away, will the March Texas presidential primary mean anything?

"...told MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski about the Democratic presidential nomination this morning. Now that's just one candidate,..."

Jan. 8, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

@ Chronic

Carl Bern­stein talks Hillary at Texas Book Festival

"...lock is in for Hillary Clinton to get the Democratic presidential nomination, her potential big campaign liabilities could soon..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hillary Factor

If people knew Hillary, they might like her, but they don't know her, argues Carl Bernstein.

"...lock is in for Hillary Clinton to get the Democratic presidential nomination, warned her biographer Carl Bernstein, her potential..."

Nov. 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

@Chronic

According to new report, conservative ideologues James Leininger and Bob Perry were the two biggest donors during 2006 election

"...followed their conservative creeds. Amber Moon of the Texas Democratic Party called it "the Leininger effect," where increasingly radical..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in refusing to attend any candidate forum since the primaries and his refusal to debate Mary Beth Harrell on..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Column

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