Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...side; the drama of the Senate District 14 special election means that every last vote – late mail-ins (including..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...defense counsel, including Margaret Chen Kercher – now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...a criminal complaint against Paxton for attempting to mislead election officials, continue to simmer. While the legal fights proceed..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...14 seat; of six candidates in the all-party special election, top contenders include state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, former Travis..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...retiring Sen. Kirk Wat­son in a likely May special election, and he's doing so with a solid base of..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...retiring Sen. Kirk Watson in a likely May special election, and he's doing so with a solid base of..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...did not deliver too many shocking surprises, but high Election Day turnout and the resurrection of Joe Biden and..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...It's one of the most momentous elections in Texas history. Who will claim the state's big..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...to play a decisive role in the Democratic presidential contest. (Remem­ber 2008, and the "primacaucus" hybrid system for delegate..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What Your Campaign Sign's Font Says About Your Politics

To serif or sans serif, that is the question

"...you'd be surprised how many truisms of campaigns and elections are not borne out by research, or haven't been..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate

Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy

"...successor in what's certain to be a wild special election – "I wouldn't be surprised if you have multiple..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Strange Case of the 353rd District Court

"Vexatious Litigant" Connor vs. incumbent Judge Sulak in Dem primary

"...As we reported earlier (“Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020,” Dec. 27), Connor (currently general..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...has resulted in something not seen since the mid-1990s: contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Democrats in advance of early voting (Feb. 18-28) and election day, Tuesday, March 3. We only issue endorsements in..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...small U.S. southern town, the annual 'Hands On' endurance contest offers the chance of a lifetime to win a..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...polling indicated very few swing voters in the 2018 contest between Carter and MJ Hegar, meaning the Dem nominee..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin at Large: And Unto Us, a Code Is Born

A decade’s worth of groaning begets the promise of a new city

"...that provocative anymore to describe these travails as a contest for the soul of the city, or a competition..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

The Austin Music Poll Innovates in 2020

Write-in, wrong. The Music Poll goes multiple choice.

"...voting has remained largely the same: a write-in free-for-all election...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...expectation is that women are going to decide this election," says Supermajority co-founder Cecile Richards, hometown hero and former..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...sole Democrat (there are six Republicans) in the special election this November to succeed retiring and really-over-this-crap state Rep...."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Trio of Candidates Vie to Take on Rep. Michael McCaul

Three for TX-10

"...In that contest, Democratic challenger Mike Siegel reached within four percentage points..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...financial resources or are recent entries without a Federal Election Commission filing. Carter has also drawn three Republican primary..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...his scope of work has inevitably widened. After Trump's election and the 2017 Legislature with its anti-immigrant Senate Bill..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...that she would decide "soon" on entering the TX-21 contest. Then last week, an aide to U.S. Rep. Filemon..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

DCCC Throwing Weight in CD 10?

Intercept report claims favoritism for Hutcheson

"...Committee has picked a favorite in the 2020 primary contest for CD 10 – the Austin-to-Houston district currently held..."

July 8, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Texas Secretary of State Gets Schooled on Voting Rights

Meanwhile, a hefty TV ad targets voter suppression bill

"...lawsuits against the state, joined 19 other states' top election officials, who likely scooted away from the Texas SoS..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...Talarico sees himself as more of a throwback. "Every election is located at a certain point in history, whether..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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