Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...Their stated goal was to defeat biased judges in elections, and replace them with candidates untainted by lawyer financing...."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Potholes and Potshots

"...Late last week, local political operatives were already predicting..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...approvals. The "Page Two" [Vol.17, No.8] argument that recent elections show we don't need campaign finance reform is simply..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail

What you need to stay home and vote in Texas

"...at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov, or get an editable PDF version at sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail

Want to stay at home and vote? Here's what you need to know.

"...Co. Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections/ballot-by-mail; or an editable PDF version at bbm.sos.state.tx.us/bbm.asp...."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature

Texas Voting Rights Groups, Voters Sue Gov. Abbott Over Order Closing Ballot Delivery Sites

One location per county is unconstitutional, suit argues

"...DeBeauvior, Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, Fort Bend County Elections Administrator John W. Oldham, and El Paso County Elections..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

Options and deadlines for those not going to the polls

"...must first apply for a ballot. The Travis Co. Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots on specific..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature

Opinion: The Argument for Approval Voting

Don’t call them spoilers: These former Senate District 14 candidates think there’s a better alternative to run-offs

"...this has happened. In 2018, Austin had three run-off elections for City Council. Run-off elections are unfortunately commonplace...."

July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon

July 2020 Election Info

Early Voting June 29 - July 10

"...Declaration and providing a form of supporting documentation. Visit www.traviscountyelections.org for a list of acceptable forms of photo ID..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

Voting By Mail? The Decision Is Yours.

Texas Supreme Court rejects Paxton writ of mandamus, leaves VBM to voter

"...must first apply for a ballot. The Travis County Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots on specific..."

June 5, 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

"...with at least 70% of the vote), but special elections under normal circumstances are wild card events. Amid a..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Run, Run, Run-off Away

It's a whole new election, y'all! Don't be alarmed.

"...for the run-off races here, and more coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Night Council Candidate Watch Parties

Who's trying to celebrate with the next class of local leaders?

"...District 2 Delia Garza Trudy’s South, 901 Little Texas,..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by Will McCarthy

Early Voting

Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

"...Nov. 8 General Elections: Early Voting Oct. 24 - Nov. 4..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Voter Empowerment?

Austin's ThinkVoting has an app for that

"...all registered voters turned out in the 2012 presidential elections. That number takes a dive during statewide elections. Of..."

Oct. 23, 2014 News Post by Greg Harman

Except for Eanes, Area School Bonds Win Big

Low turnout election sandwiched between primaries

"...In case you missed it: The May 10 municipal elections came and went without much of a fuss or..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Vote!

Election day is here, so don't forget your voter ID

"...info on where to vote, go to your county elections division website. Travis: www.traviscountytax.org, or www.traviscountyelections.org or 512/238-VOTE(8683). Williamson:..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...the unexpired term is 12 months or less. Multiplying elections for very short terms is counterproductive and expensive...."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

Point Austin: Chartering a New Course

A thumbnail portrait of the proposed City Charter propositions

"...& 2: Electoral Reform. Prop. 1 would move council elections from May to November; Prop. 2 would do that,..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Civics 101

"...Republican primary run-offs continues through Friday, July 27. See austinchronicle.com/elections for details. Friday 27..."

July 27, 2012 News Column

Primary Primer

After the May 12 municipal election, start cramming for the May 29 primaries

"...is doing double duty with City Council and mayoral elections crashing into the redistricted and rescheduled party primaries...."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...› With the City Council elections on Saturday, May 12, there is no regular council..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...8 state constitutional amendments and Travis County bond proposition elections. Constitutional Amendments..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...8 state constitutional amendments and Travis County bond proposition elections, for which early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4. Constitutional..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature

Point Austin: Voter Suppression Made Easy

Hold the election when everybody votes? No way.

"...to increase voter turnout for its increasingly invisible municipal elections, especially since Austin council members never miss a chance..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: When's the Next City Election?

Council weighs shifting ballot choices to November

"...Council heard from elections lawyer Sydney Falk on the cost of preserving a..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 5-12

"...and polling locations, as well as ongoing coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections. Election day: May 14. austinchronicle.com/elections...."

May 6, 2011 News Column

Early Voting

Through May 10 • Election Day May 14

"...precinct. For a list of precinct locations: 238-VOTE or www.traviscountyelections.org...."

April 29, 2011 News Feature

Early Voting Under Way

Time to cast ballots around the state

"...Austinites living in Williamson County should go to www.wilco.org/elections, and Hays County residents may click on www.elections.co.hays.tx.us...."

Oct. 18, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

How Low Can Voting Numbers Go?

Handful of voters likely to determine outcome of AISD and ACC boards run-offs

"...Vic Villarreal. (See our endorsements and further coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections.) If you haven't cast a ballot yet, please head..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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