Democrats Unite Behind Howard for District 48

GOP uncertain how to approach run-off

"...not uniting behind Donna Howard before last week's special election, disappeared almost as quickly as the Republicans' confidence in..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...representation" and whether Austin's revised form of City Council elections should be based solely on single-member districts or include..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...campaigns, but they did not conspire to violate the election code – at least under state laws concerning conspiracy..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Life After Todd Baxter

Baxter leaves the Lege, and would-be state reps may have to jockey for position early

"...picture, nothing would satisfy Republicans more than a quickie election, to seat a GOP incumbent before the general election..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Nofziger so much? Louis, with respect, even after the election your subjective Smarty Growth agenda is showing like a..."

May 16, 2003 Column

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. 3, and District 6 Council Member..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...month ago – the Nov. 5 constitutional referendum (etc.) election – as we go to press this first week..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Low Turnout or Bad Law?: Voter ID Effects Uncertain

Turnout boost heaviest in counties with local referendums

"...The turnout numbers from the Nov. 5 election recall the gnomic phrases of former Defense Department Sec...."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...Local election campaigns have been notoriously unexciting of late: Unchallenged incumbents...."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...pet lovers," is holding its second annual Shelter Makeover Contest. Designed to increase adoptions by enhancing cooperation between communities..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature

The Early Money Race

"...play in the district attorney's race, a short-notice, high-speed contest born of District Attorney Ronnie Earle's mid-December announcement that..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...year after a judge ruled that he violated state election laws while serving as treasurer of Texans for a..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Pemberton's Earned Re-Election Dear Editor,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

Naked City

Winners in the constables' races include incumbents Bob Vann and Bruce Elfant. Rocky Medrano and Maria Canchola go into a runoff for Precinct 4.

"...wall for Travis Co. Constable Rocky Medrano long before election day, and on Tuesday, Precinct 4 voters nearly sealed..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...Bastrop County sheriff) in what should be a tight contest...."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...than parade into the hall as is the usual election night custom. A group of sign-wavers with some life..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Kansas City

"...heard. Kansas City was home to the all-night “cutting contests,” competitive jam sessions that attracted all the jazz greats...."

Aug. 16, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

It's May in a Landslide!

Council votes 4-3 – three times – to keep spring election

"...took the final step to preserve a May council election in 2012, instead of moving the contest to the..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Texas Legislature. Both groups are accused of violating Texas election law during the 2002 state elections – into which..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two

Chronicle editor Louis Black on Election 2000: This isn't a crisis; this is a robust burp.

"...happening around us? Will this wonderful, drawn-out, cliffhanging presidential election -- the most glorious burst of democracy in recent..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...careful. After all, Davis, 53, has lost two high-profile elections in the past four years. But many watching the..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Postmarks

Illbient for Spooky

"...for uncompromised progressive politics. Wheatsville is reviving its boycott election process, in which members decide which products and companies..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...which is now officially underway. The Tribune reports the contest promises to be “among the most heated and expensive..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

District 4 Results Confirmed

Run-off results confirmed, Pressley unsatisfied

"...There were no surprises at Tuesday's Travis County Elections Division recount of the District 4 City Council results...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

HD 50 Run-Off Enters Final Lap

Campaigns get back into gear ahead of early voting

"...representative in the Legislature, he triggered a sprawling, complicated election calendar. Those hoping to replace him would have to..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...It's another election year, and the stakes couldn't be higher. (Of course,..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...primaries in five of seven states Tuesday. See our election coverage...."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Few Can We Be?

"...That was the turnout in the last city election, which admittedly was a run-off for only one race..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Judge on Trial

County Court at Law No. 5 Candidates Want Aguilar Out

"...It's not a good sign when a judge seeking re-election draws two opponents from his own party - and..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

With Most Ballots Counted, Another Term for Mayor Watson Looks Likely

In second place, Carmen Llanes Pulido is still hopeful

"...of the city is still reeling from the presidential election result, the biggest local contest was up in the..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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