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"...Smokehouse Creek fire in Hutchinson County last week after nearly three weeks. The wildfire is the largest in Texas..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Tanisa Jeffers Wins Big in JP5 Contest

She will lead county’s main evictions court

"...At that point it had been three hours since early voting results showed Jeffers with a wide lead over..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...with a 33% lead over Sylestine, according to unofficial results posted by the Travis County Clerk’s Office. The result..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Another Reason to Vote

"...well suffer from low attendance, and New Hampshire’s primary results have essentially confirmed that attendance will be low. In..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Postmarks

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...Watson won a shortened two-year term in 2022 thanks..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Tale of Two Cities

Mayor’s race: Hook ’em along I-35, sic ’em along MoPac

"...The results suggest Watson fought a two-front war to hold onto..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...2. pic.twitter.com/Z7KTE1L5mt— Austin Sanders (@daustinsanders) November 9, 2022 Final results for D5: Bazan and Alter go to a runoff..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Democrat Judicial Candidates Celebrate Primary Wins

Nominees will breeze to election in deep-blue Travis County

"...vibe at Santa Rita Cantina on Tuesday night. When early voting results were released at 7:30pm, the three judicial..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir handed off the torch. Late-breaking results from the technically challenged county elections website and a..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...latest batch of returns. You can track the election results as they're posted on the Travis County Clerk's website...."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: The Calm in the Eye of the Storm

Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights

"...tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 1) and have a complete results package in the print issue on stands Thursday...."

Feb. 27, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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

The two candidates race to the left

"...Doggett – first elected as Austin's boy-wonder state senator nearly 50 years ago – has opted to seek his..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Front Lines of Democracy

As voting's become a battlefield, Dana DeBeauvoir has stood up for all of our rights

"...a woman who, until Harris County's turn in the voting rights spotlight in 2020, bore the brunt of decades..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Results: Austin Can Save Itself, Thanks

Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into city’s fiscal reality on Election Day

"...then pass its camping ban, SAN raised and spent nearly $2 million, compared to less than $200,000 for the..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

From the Bloody Streets of Austin, it's a Dia de los Muertos Election-Night Dead-Blog

Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil

"...As early voting totals show Proposition A - the police staffing..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2021 Election

Police, parkland, and a smattering of amendments

"...UPDATE: See the final countywide tallies for the city..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post

Voting Rights Action

Texas Dems storm the Capitol (peacefully!)

"...as expected, and failed to proceed to debate signature voting rights legislation that promises to dominate national political discourse..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

May 1 Special Election Results: Austin Voters Tell City Leaders What They Don't Like

Austin voters tell city leaders what they don’t like

"...Prop B banked its margin of victory in early voting; the Homes Not Handcuffs campaign against it, which..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

May 1 Special Election Early Voting Results Are In

Big lead for Prop B, even bigger deficit for Prop F

"...Early vote totals are in for the May 1 city..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...public campaign financing, eliminating run-offs by adopting ranked choice voting, and shifting the mayor's term to coincide with presidential..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Boswell, Lugo Claim Open Seats on AISD Board

Run-off election results

"...after winning her run-off against Jennifer Littlefield by a nearly 10% margin Tuesday night. Boswell had also finished first..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

It's Election Night! Time to Count the Last Few Ballots Cast in 2020

FINAL: Kelly unseats Flannigan; Alter, Boswell, Lugo prevail

"...7:10pm And boom, the early vote in Travis County has dropped. That's an important..."

Dec. 15, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Early voting in the City Council run-off elections begins today,..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...last holdout, Tarrant, finally joined the squad this year, voting for Joe Biden.) But with turnout of more than..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: New Voters for a New Texas?

Kirk Watson says it’s possible: “Two million more people are now paying attention”

"...point that he also made in an op-ed during early voting: "You must focus on the fact that so..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...The Travis County Clerk’s Office has released early voting results...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...Early returns indicate that Pete Sessions has built an insurmountable..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Public Notice: The Voting Has Begun

Where it will end is anybody’s guess

"...plus all the info you could want about mail voting and the early voting that starts Tuesday. But suffice..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Texas Voting Rights Groups, Voters Sue Gov. Abbott Over Order Closing Ballot Delivery Sites

One location per county is unconstitutional, suit argues

"...a different set of election rules to make their voting plan, is unreasonable, unfair, and unconstitutional,” the suit argues...."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...you our recommendations earlier than in the past, since voting – for those of you using mail ballots –..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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