Election Notes

More news from the campaign trail

"...U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro and former state senator and 2014 lieutenant governor candidate Leticia Van de Putte are backing..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Election Stories

Vote your conscience

"...of the Democratic Nation­al Committee emails to influence the election, potentially destabilizing the entire planet...."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Night: November 4, 2014

"...City council member Sheryl Cole concedes defeat during her election night party at Clive Bar...."

Nov. 5, 2014 Photo Gallery

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...and congressional campaigns have been posted to the Federal Election Commission website, creating a little more grist for the..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...to reject these applications not only misapplies the Texas Election Code," argues the pleading, "but also contradicts the State's..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...to address discriminatory law enforcement. He calls Moore's 2016 election "a transcendent moment for Travis County, but also an..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Former Austin Council Candidate Vexes Another Election

Dallas bond held up by Laura Pressley

"...proceed with construction due to pending litigation – an election contest lawsuit against the DCCCD, filed by former GOP..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Coverage: Refitting the Dais

Council math, with a few outstanding variables

"...Council Member Kathie Tovo, and when the three run-off elections shake out (election's Dec. 11, early voting Nov. 29-Dec...."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Coverage: Take Me to Your Run-Off

The next month in Council races

"...director Susana Almanza. (The two did the same in 2014, and Renteria won by 20 points. He bested Almanza..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Dec. 16 Run-Off Election

"...Early Voting: Dec. 1-12 Election Day: Tuesday, Dec. 16..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Election Coverage: A Glass Half-Full

Little f*cking drops of blue blood, sweat, and tears

"...late arrival at the local and state Democrats' traditional election-night gathering at the Driskill Hotel. This was after the..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Notes: It’s a Family Affair ... Again

Susana Almanza's back in D3, and Ann Kitchen has an opponent

"...brother Pio Renteria represents the district, also ran in 2014, and ultimately engaged in a tense run-off with said..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Time Again

State candidates for March 2018 primaries officially enter race

"...Republican side, most of the statewide incumbents up for re-election (Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Sen. Ted..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Early voting begins Oct. 20; election day is Nov. 4. Mayor: Mike Martinez..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

ACC Reopens Historic Campus Ahead of Bond Election

ACC shows what it can do with less than $50 million

"...by Austin voters' approval of ACC's bond program in 2014. Work on the Rio Grande campus began in 2017..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Election Updates!

Everyone has an opinion about who you should vote for

"...Early voting starts Dec. 1. Click here for voting..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

After Another Election, City Council Remains Staunchly Pro-Housing

But outcome in D7 contest remains undecided

"...unique to D6 – no incumbent has ever won reelection since the district was created in 2014...."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Do New Districts Mean All Council Members Should Be Up for Election?

A recent lawsuit filing argues yes

"...for the 10 single-member districts on the ballot in 2014. Then the winners drew lots to stagger their terms..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the District 4 Special Election

Our choice to replace Greg Casar's unexpired term

"...the clear front-runner in this seven­-way District 4 special election – he's the strongest all-around candidate, has an appropriately..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...engineer Becky Bray (who ran for City Council in 2014) has filed on the GOP side......"

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Almost Deadline Time

The latest news from the November 2018 campaign trail

"...A few more endorsements have rolled in since last..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Masters of Disasters

T-minus 46 days until you vote

"...Disaster." Phelps, who garnered 10% of the vote in 2014 (and later got 6% in the 2016 GOP primary..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Notes: New Names for AISD, Council

News from the campaign trails

"...Israel, and Mandy Dealey, who ran in D10 in 2014. He's also spent time with the local branch of..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

CM Ora Houston Will Not Seek Re-election

District 1 rep vows to remain “an active, inclusive, and civil voice”

"...District 1 since it was established with 10-1 in 2014, announced this morning she will not seek re-election in..."

June 13, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

2018 Primary Election Notes

The news you need

"...who also worked on Mike Martinez's mayoral campaign in 2014, completed 10 years of deferred adjudication. Eldridge says he's..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by News Staff

Point Austin: Learning From the Election

Elections can be educational ... or not

"...achieved what we've long wished for – single-member district elections – and we're about to embark on the real,..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Column by Michael King

10-1 Ticker... Run-off Election Updates!

Never a dull moment

"...and D7's Leslie Pool; however, the Austin Bulldog and Election Austin blogger Dylan Tynan note that both of the..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

10-1 Ticker... election updates!

D4 race heats up, gives D3 competition for "most contentious"

"...first day of early voting. However, the Travis County Elections Division tells Newsdesk they investigated the complaint and discovered..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

10-1 Ticker... Election Updates!

What's Laura Pressley taking credit for now?

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

10-1 Ticker ... Election updates!

It's campaign video season

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

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