Election Notes: Notes at the End of the Road

Just a few more days of this deluge

"...reader noted a discrepancy in donations made to Gallo's re-election campaign by the HDR, Inc. PAC. A review of..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature

AISD: Fall Election Drought?

Board balance in question as few candidates step up

"...Independent School District voters used the board of trustees election as an indirect referendum on Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. This..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Polishing Sales Pitch for Tax Election

Voters in November may be asked to chip in for education

"...its Aug. 19 meeting into a possible property tax election on the Nov. 2 ballot. That input could be..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Needs Election Day Workers

Staff needed for Tuesday run-off

"...Travis County needs more help with Tuesday's run-off elections. And it pays! Press release below:..."

April 8, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Chronicle Complicit in Election Theft

"...progressive journals such as the Chronicle are complicit in election theft when they choose to ignore the mountain of..."

Oct. 1, 2008 Postmarks

Election a Complete Scam

"...first able to vote for president in the 2000 election. What have I learned since then? It is all..."

April 30, 2008 Postmarks

County Needs Election Day Workers – If Only Briefly

Help set up polling stations on Election morning.

"...If you've ever wanted to be an Election Day worker but recoiled at the thought of putting..."

Jan. 8, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Election 2006: Key Texas Races

Key Texas election returns

"...especially clueless opponent who had ethics problems during an election cycle in which corruption was a top concern on..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

2006 Election by the Numbers

"...back to 1979 to find a regular City Council election that was more lopsided than this one. After one..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Notes

Critics charge that Clean Water Clean Government's finances are a bit murky

"...promote Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 on the city election ballot, had apparently violated campaign finance laws by failing..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naderites, Please Leave Our Election System Alone

"...would have been declared the winner of the 2000 election. The confusing ballots in several Florida counties only came..."

May 13, 2004 Postmarks

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...Negatives Make a Positive? In the wee hours on Election Night, Betty Dunkerley continued to marvel at her fate...."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...(Prop. 2). That Prop. 1 -- the "Austin Fair Elections Act" -- was a corpse was clear from the..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Stampede

Candidates Line Up to Run for Commissioners Court

"...to undergo a number of firsts in the 1998 election year. To begin with, a rare set of circumstances..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin City Council Election Endorsements

"...Saturday, May 31 is Election Day in the city council run-offs, Places 5 and..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Aftermath

Bathing in Napalm

"...his victory party -- he had just won his re-election bid for district attorney -- but beneath the red,..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...That sneaky little election you probably haven’t heard much about is coming up..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...system. Some in Travis County fear the May 4 election could allow Republicans to gain power in what is..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...of early voting (Feb. 20 through March 1) and election day, Tuesday, March 5. We urge readers to be..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Ticker: Erica Nix Drops Out, Poll Watchers Get Trained and More

The biggest news in local races this week

"...appointed watchers, following Senate Bill 1's amendments to Texas election proceedings. Many can appoint a poll watcher: candidates, PACs,..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by James Scott

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries

The field is set

"...and three weeks after voting in a totally different election – to finally set the state ballot for November...."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Ultra-Low-Turnout Primary Election (Almost) Devoid of Drama

Tiny landslides in Travis County and beyond

"...the first to be held under the Trump-adjacent new "election integrity" rules that were supposed to make it "easy..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of Manor); first elected in 2014 in a special election to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark Strama, she has been..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

2020 Election Audit: No Fraud Found (Yet)

No widespread voting fraud found in initial phase of audit demanded by Trump

"...A state forensic audit of the November 2020 general election has yet to yield the hotbed of fraud predicted..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

May 1 Special Election Results: First Five Win, Last Three Lose

$1 million buys camping ban; strong-mayor couldn't be weaker

"...voters). That's the highest Austin's seen in a May election since 1994...."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...since other urban counties have broken Democratic in recent election cycles. (The last holdout, Tarrant, finally joined the squad..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...starts earlier than ever. We'll still have plenty of election coverage coming your way between now and November; visit..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Notes

More news from the campaign trail

"...County Democratic Party as they watch the Texas Primary Election returns...."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Results: Meat and Potatoes

Travis County, Austin ISD come up big on bond projects

"...in just after 7pm, and support actually increased on Election Day. When the final votes were tallied, Prop A..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pressley Continues to Fight Council Election Loss

District 4 loser takes fight to Texas Supreme Court

"...indeed most Austinites, might believe that the 2014 city election, which anointed the first Austin 10-1 districted Council, is..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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