Lege Lines: Deliberately Discriminatory

Voter ID's future in Texas, without the DoJ

"...plaintiffs to develop acceptable interim rules for the November election. Then in January the U.S. Supreme Court refused to..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

League of Left-Out Voters

In a busy election season, the Statesman grapples with space and its endorsements

"...In a hectic election season, the League of Women Voters is often seen..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...or without our endorsement, history won't change in this election. Moore has been an assistant district attor­ney, worked four..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Wagner Joins Austin ISD Board

Failed 2014 candidate takes position by appointment

"...Trustee Passes", July 28). Rather than call a special election this November, the board ended up settling on an..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Law & Order

Council argues, Buehler arrested, grass green

"...for Austin city employees, currently at $11.39/hour (established in 2008), although in May Council passed a resolution directing city..."

Aug. 3, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...The next municipal election – formerly a spring affair – takes place Nov...."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...not only did she dethrone incumbent Kim Brimer in 2008, but she fought off a well-funded and determined assault..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...implementation. Roger Duncan was named utility General Manager in 2008. As a former Council member and long-time Austin politico,..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

AISD Bond Hearing

School district struggles to narrow its needs before getting on the May ballot

"...major bond package before the voters in a May election – but with only a month to lock down..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bonus Bill of the Week: Corporations Can't Vote, But Can Make It Rain

Dems seek constitutional overturn for Citizens United

"...could dump as much money as they liked into elections, just as long as they didn't give it directly..."

Jan. 13, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Highway to Heaven or Hell?

Precinct 3 voters have two distinct choices for the future

"...perhaps a replay of a similar scenario from the 2008 election. But the political landscape has shifted since then...."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

How the GOP Ended up With a Rape Problem

It's not just Todd Akin: Republicans reveal their radical mainstream

"...happy to hold a fundraiser at his house in 2008 until everyone went, "What, that Claytie Williams? Oh, oh,..."

Aug. 26, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...be able to speak because she was up for re-election and the church didn't want to appear to favor..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: Excuse My Biomass

Revisiting the city's decision to hook up with a chip-burning plant

"...emerging this time in the midst of a council election season and an electric rate case. The 100-megawatt facility..."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Answering the Redistricting Questions

The answers are mostly, no, no and May 29

"...have reinstated the same lines she won under in 2008. That's a big bitter pill for them to swallow,..."

Feb. 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Questions About Huber

"...Editor, In Mike Kanin’s review of the upcoming November election contest between Gerald Daugherty and Karen Huber [“Precinct 3..."

Feb. 13, 2012 Postmarks

Reefer Roundup: 10/30/11

Your drug war news

"...has turned its back on promises made during the 2008 election, and in the year after Obama's election, to..."

Oct. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...turnout, recent council action to preserve a May 2012 election, and the single-member district petition under way. See "City..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature

D.A. Race: Lehmberg vs. (Almost) Baird

Lehmberg announces re-election bid while Baird explores a run

"...County Dis­trict Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg formally launched her 2012 re-election campaign last Thursday at Threadgill's World Headquarters, declaring herself,..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Travis Dems Allege GOP Voter Intimidation Plot

Claim East and SE Austin minorities targeted

"...complaints in those polling places.” She said during the 2008 election, poll workers there, while demonstrating how to use..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...affair, council formally set a $90 million transportation bond election for November. See "City Hall Hustle."..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

AISD Run-off Running Downhill Fast

A nonpartisan race turns partisan

"...to get through to the second round of the election and outgoing Place 9 incumbent Karen Dulaney Smith. As..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...bonding capacity is approximately $170 million, meaning the bond election would be held to half that, $85 million, instead..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

SBOE Run-Off

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

"...Bryan, made to the Barack Obama campaign during the 2008 primaries. Farney doesn't deny the donation but explains it..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

One Dem Run-Off: Sage vs. Montford

A hard-fought race heads to the finish line

"...up overnight," she said. Montford ran for D.A. in 2008, losing a run-off to Rose­mary Lehmberg. Running for a..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Let's Roll

California voters will decide pot question on November ballot

"...only state to have a medi-pot measure lose at election, notes the Drug Reform Coordination Net­work. The measure had..."

April 2, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Have You Heard the Dish?

The ambivalent state of political journalism

"...flog Game Change, their flamboyantly sensational bestseller about the 2008 presidential campaign. Death and Life, by Illinois journalism professor..."

March 12, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Dems for Lite Gov: The D.A., the Organizer, and the Deli Man

In this race, everyone has low name recognition across Texas

"...stepped down after four decades of union activism. In 2008, Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle followed her into..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The People's Courts

Dems square off in three races

"...against deceased Civil District Judge Scott Ozmun in the 2008 primary. As a JP, she says on her website,..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Let the Filing Begin

Political hopefuls: Get your paperwork in order

"...County seat currently held by Rep. Valinda Bolton. In 2008, Turner served as campaign treasurer for her husband, Republican..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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