Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...connection with voters. Not everyone is worried; Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado told the Ticker: "I think..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...Not surprisingly, neither of the top two major Democratic gubernatorial candidates, in a sea of sorely underwhelming contenders,..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Frontera Residents Blast 'Frankenfence'

Hatred of feds' planned fence/wall hybrid for region is bipartisan, far-reaching

"...As Democratic precinct caucus results trickle in from all along the..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

GOP Redistricting: Hosing down the ballot

The implications of three Republicans – Henry Bonilla, Lamar Smith, and Michael McCaul – all based somewhere else and representing Travis County, aren't merely about the county's representation in Congress. In a world of old-fashioned partisan politics, changing of guard also has down-ballot implications.

"...partisan politics, the concept of Travis County without a Democratic congressman would be unthinkable...."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Political Realist

An Interview With Ben Barnes

"...through the ranks under the conservative wing of the Democratic Party, when Texas operated under its earlier form of..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I personally think the primary focus of the Democratic Party's constituents and causes need to be revisited, and..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...about every town in his district, Congressional Dist. 31 Democratic candidate Jon Porter will be at the Activity Center..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Soechting Rallies the Troops

State Dem chair says Texas is winnable – if Texans fight back

"...brief tenure as the new chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Charles Soechting has quickly developed a reputation as..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Rather Unjudicious Race

Things get personal between the campaigns for Travis Co. judgeships

"...have their pick of three qualified candidates in the Democratic primary: John Hathaway, an associate district court judge and..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Party Loyalties

In the Pct. 2 County Commissioner race, Jeff Heckler learned that a Democratic primary is different from a City Council race.

"..."We tried to retrofit our [city-oriented] campaign to a Democratic primary," Heckler said, "and maybe therein lay the fatal..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...The Democratic Party is not "entitled" to my vote...."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...Opposing Kitchen in the Democratic primary is Mandy Dealey, a former president of the..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Alfaro Case

"...not readily apparent in Pflugerville. There simply aren't any Democratic powerbrokers in Texas anymore, and in Travis County there's..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...win over Karen Parker for the 261st District Court's Democratic nomination, giving Henson even more reason for his trademark..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Election Stampede

Candidates Line Up to Run for Commissioners Court

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court, long a bastion of Democratic power, stands to undergo a number of firsts in..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...– i.e., "the map guy" – for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, also known as All on the Line...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...Electronically ChallengedOn Monday, Jan. 6, the Texas Democratic Party filed a federal lawsuit against Secretary of State..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...Elsewhere on the Democratic ballot, Realtor Shiloh Newman joined the three existing candidates..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...financial resources and apparent political savvy missing from previous Democratic contenders for this seat. He's not in this race..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...the following select recommendations to our readers for the Democratic primary election to be held March 4; early voting..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"...choices in presidential and most statewide races – but Democratic choices, and stubbornly so, in the congressional contests. So..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Chapter Two: The Re-Redistricting Hearings Produce Much Heat, Little Light

"...to order, and that was that. Applauded by fellow Democratic officeholders (including Raymond, playing hooky from Lubbock), Flores (who..."

July 4, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...George W. Bush foolishly also voted for their incumbent Democratic congressmen. As Chronicle City Editor Mike Clark-Madison described last..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

From Leftist to Left-ish

The "Real" Garbage Can

"...Dairy Queen, but Lloyd's junior-manager role within the House Democratic leadership. There's a lotta whippin' goes on in Congress...."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In Black and White

Jesse Jackson and Tom Wicker

"...se, but more among the lines of a social democratic party, though Wicker is frustratingly vague on the particulars..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Books Feature

False Advertising

"...Dear Editor, We are Democratic precinct chairs from District 10 and across our community...."

Oct. 22, 2024 Postmarks

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...is a Democrat, both by formal affiliation with the Democratic party and through the policy positions they support as..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...Most local Democratic primary elections are fairly sleepy affairs – often uncontested,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...following the 2020 census, was drawn as a solidly Democratic vote sink almost entirely within the Austin city limits,..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...over Republican candidate Michael Lovins. A former Travis County Democratic Party chair, Brown was chosen by Democratic precinct chairs..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

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