Leffingwell Proposes Rail/Comp Bond Vote in 2012

Change to city attorney's office, single-member districts also

"...for a combined rail and comp bond vote in 2012...."

June 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council Keeps Spring Elections

Get ready, 'cuz the fun hasn't even started

"...final step to preserve a May mayoral election in 2012, instead of moving the contest to the higher-turnout month..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Big Money Hits AISD Elections

Huge cash from IT millionaires, teacher PAC in trustee reports

"...the recent debate about contributions in city of Austin elections, everyone forgot there are no limits in Austin ISD..."

Oct. 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

So Many Elections, So Little Time

Senate bill could have unintended consequences for local elections

"...awaiting the governor's signature, may drastically affect Austin's local elections, even extending the terms of the mayor and three..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

May Elections: Twice the Fun

Double election strains Travis County resources

"...If you're working in the Travis County elections division, or if you live inside county lines but..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...Conser­vation District. Find all our election coverage online at austinchronicle.com/elections. Straight Ticket: Democratic (with exceptions as noted below)..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Point Austin: Elections and Consequences

You never know what you're gonna get

"...us." – newly re-elected President Barack Obama, Nov. 7, 2012..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Austin City Elections

Time to get creative with your vote

"...candidates' responses is on the Austin Music People website: www.austinmusicpeople.org/2012/05/mayoral-city-council-candidate-forum-for-the-creative-sector-recap. Go see if there's something there that might affect..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Thoughts Between Elections

Taking a closer look at the polls and what they mean

"...will indeed improve in 2016 (Austin hit 60% in 2012), but it's worth reminding folks that this "historic" 10-1..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column by Michael King

TDH: 4/25/11

The Daily Hustle asks if time's up for Single Member Districts

"...groundwork for the mayor’s proposed omnibus charter election in 2012, but, as with most political matters, timing is everything...."

April 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Greg Abbott Versus the Black Helicopters

After decade of cooperation, AG threatens election experts

"...conspiracy theory deck by raising a ruckus about overseas elections observers being in Texas...."

Oct. 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: November 7

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Did you guys know we had ourselves a..."

Nov. 7, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

TDH: 6/2/11

Will Senate bill spell the end of May elections?

"...as a state senate bill looks to throw local elections into chaos...."

June 2, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Task Force to Abbott: Don't Mess With Texas

Minority and voter representation advocates deplore AG's stalling

"...Attorney General Greg Abbott: Quit trying to delay the 2012 elections...."

Nov. 30, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Day One: Turnout Low, Slow

Little sign of unified election day boost

"...of Austin and Austin ISD voted to move their elections to November, to coincide with the general election, hopes..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cole Springs Defense of May Election

Supports turnout, but not at "expense of violating the Charter”

"...delved pretty deep into the question of moving municipal elections to November. It's a prospect the Hustle found welcome,..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Travis County Voting Boom Means Extra Booths

Elections division meets demand with semi-permanent mobile location

"...just high; it's so high that the Travis County Elections Division has opened a major new mobile early voting..."

Oct. 31, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Voting Turnout Bad, But How Bad?

Finding precedents for an unprecedented election

"...divine forces to boost voter participation in Austin's run-off elections, they better sacrifice some more goats...."

Dec. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Turnout Low As Always

Council elections tracking close to 2008 numbers

"...of early voting, turnout in the May 12 council elections has staggered into single digits – just...."

May 4, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Takes November Vote

Trustees shift election date, Del Valle, Eanes may follow

"...District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to shift their elections to November of even numbered years...."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: September 25

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Catholic group Courage gives MC Hammer some competition..."

Sept. 25, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: August 23

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• New York Magazine discovers existence of agender people...."

Aug. 23, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Early Voting Results: Day One

Travis County reports 3.3% turnout so far

"...Early voting has begun in Travis County, and the elections division has already started totaling up the numbers. But..."

Oct. 23, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit

A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections

"...Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire over how city coun­cil elections should be handled following redistricting, District Judge Lora Livingston..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Shopping Guide: Vote With Your Wallet

Bain Capital's surprising influence, plus Small Business Saturday

"...Yeah, we know, the election's over. But Mitt Romney..."

Nov. 22, 2012 Design Post by Monica Riese

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day One

First day turn-out less than one percent

"...was going to turn out for the primary run-off elections. The quick answer may be "nobody." In the first..."

July 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 1/24/11

Riley kick-off, endorsements, elections and so much trash

"...the first endorsements of the season, rumblings of a 2012 election, fun with Solid Waste and more...."

Jan. 24, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Road to 10-1: More to Come

One in, one out, and we’re waiting on $$$

"...Two deadlines approach in this year’s historic City Council..."

July 15, 2014 News Post by Michael King

State Senate: Hard Right Targets Wentworth

Conservative Jeff Wentworth not far right enough for a GOP primary

"...an ophthalmologist currently based in New Braunfels. In general elections, Wentworth has been politically bulletproof, so easily swatting away..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Frank's Tops & Bottoms

Top and Bottom 10 of 2011 and what we're hoping for 2012

"...2011 brought progress. 2012 is already off to a pretty impressive start...."

Jan. 5, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

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