Men Who Would be Mayor

Scrambling for Money, Consensus, & Power

"...his recent sign-in-hand opposition with other protestors -- his election campaign even purchased the signs and buttons used by..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...city council campaigns can be found on the Chronicle's Election Board, /election/, and the city's webpage, http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/election......"

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Jackie Be Good, Man

The Swing Vote Leaves Council Watchers Dizzy

"...in her diverse Citizens' Planning Committee initiative, won her re-election last May without a run-off. But the stone-throwers are..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...you, through Nov. 1. Check the The Austin Chronicle Election Board, /election/ for locations......"

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

AISD Bond Vote Set

"...have set the date for a $369.4 million bond election: Saturday, April 13. Early voting will be March 25-April..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature

Closing Open Records

Rick Perry and George W. Bush treat open records law as an obstacle to be gotten around, not a cornerstone of democracy.

"...During the chaotic period following the disputed 2000 presidential election, Bush's Capitol staff loaded up a couple of trucks..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SCOTX Justice Doubts Election Integrity: Texas Supreme Court Justice John Devine is facing..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Austin at Large: Steve Adler, Scandal Machine

The ex-mayor not only can afford, but has earned, the right to swat away pesky flies

"...a press conference at City Hall, where he discussed election-related matters and encouraged all to vote. This included letting..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...situations. On the other side he stuck pink Post-it Notes with firefighters' contact information. "I dispatched people by moving..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...be someone who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election, a position backed by literally dozens of Austinites. Even..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Local Politicians Call for Voting by Mail

Sheryl Cole and Mike Siegel demand “common sense and good policy”

"...“no one [is] at risk by participating in our elections.”..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...How does it feel seeing sexual assault become an election issue?..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...many state leaders had quite the scare this past election, and Team Blue flipped 12 seats in the House..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...November's election represents voters' next opportunity to recalibrate the Council and..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...taxes was blandly numerical: the Senate bill would trigger automatic rollback elections at 4%, the House bill at 6%. When the House..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

AISD Race: A Voice for Southwest Austin

Schneider faces two challengers as he seeks a fourth term

"...the budget, the next legislative session." If he wins re-election, he will be the most experienced board member. In..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council Split on How – and When – to Fund Housing

City scrambles to finance what voters rejected

"...believe that it was appropriate to "call for an election 60 days" after the voters said no. "I think..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Mission Impossible?

Hampton seeks to break GOP lock on state's highest criminal court

"...been the sole domain of Republicans since the 1998 election, when the last Demo­crat on that bench – current..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reclaiming Education: Hoping for Sanity at the SBOE

Will it take a miracle to oust the religious right bloc?

"...which should give her an advantage in the general election. District 10: GOP Contest and Dem Designate-in-Waiting..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Their Reputations Precede Them

Run-off rivals Galindo and Morrison set the record straight

"...Even before the general election last month propelled them into the June 14 run-off,..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...the winner of Mexico's close, contested July 2 presidential election. According to Reuters, populist Democratic Revolution Party candidate Andres..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the real world, early voting in the ACC run-off election between Veronica Rivera and Marc Levin ends Tuesday, June..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Catching Hell in G'Town

Battle over recall, development, and civility continues in Georgetown.

"...certification by the council. Assuming no delays, the recall election will most likely be held in February 2002, Lee..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

"...some points about the legitimacy of the previous Board election. KOOP bylaws contain two main sets of provisions to..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Column

Endorsements

"...In a couple of weeks, we face an election as confused as it is crucial. Right now, in..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...There's an election Nov. 3, with state and county offices and a..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...County Democratic Party is looking for a handful of election judges to work election day in the Westlake area...."

April 10, 1998 News Feature

From the Archive: The Charlie Kaufman Canon

As Anomalisa opens in Austin, we revisit interviews and reviews

"...Read Kimberley Jones’ program notes for the Austin Film Society series, After 8 1/2:..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

City Hall Hustle: The Hustle Bids Farewell ...

A bittersweet goodbye to the city politics beat

"...several dozen City Council candidate forums prior to each election (often with more candidates present than ostensible "neighborhood association"..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...R-Southlake, Secretary of State Hope Andrade launches her introductory notes about how the rest of the nation has a..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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