Point Austin: Vote Early and Often

The collision of elections leaves many voters in the dust

"...of the contested races. We've focused on the Democratic primary both because that's the main interest of most of..."

May 11, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Ann Davidson. Calling herself "battle-tested" (arguably by the state GOP's regular election losses since she took charge in 2003),..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...in voters' minds – especially with an unseasonably hot presidential race blazing across the state...."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...victory; John Edwards was a distant third. On the GOP side, Sen. John McCain defeated Mitt Romney, with Mike..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Weird, Spooky, and Rich

David Dewhurst runs against everybody but money.

"...The GOP defections to Sharp, the general disaffection for Dewhurst among..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...of his campaign for Travis County District Attorney by presidential candi­date Elizabeth Warren. Garza said he learned of Warren's..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the run-off

"...partisan elections the primaries are more difficult, and especially primary run-offs. Nevertheless, we are proud to issue endorsements as..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines

"...• Mixed polling results for Gov. Rick Perry's presidential aspirations: While he continues to play a guessing game..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature

District 47

"...three of the four candidates running in the Republican primary in District 47 of the Texas Legislature are among..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature

SBOE Run-Off

The 'common sense conservative' comes under fire from both sides

"...GOP State Board of Educa­tion candidate Marsha Farney of Georgetown..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Hightower Report

The Bushites plot to cancel our election; Diebold taints it

"...secretary of state, Katherine Harris, working to squirrel the presidential election. And now – look out! – here comes..."

July 30, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin at Large: We Need to Talk About Apesh*t

Whether Trump is trivial or catastrophic, the rules of engagement have now changed

"...hold Mike Pence accountable for not overturning the 2020 presidential election, promised to pardon the January 6 rioters who..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas House: The Travis Delegation

Can Ana Jordan put a Democrat back in the HD 47 seat?

"...general and part of the legal team defending the GOP-drawn maps, she was ringside for the gerrymander and subsequent..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Quote of the week: "You, my hyphenated friend, are an ambassador of evil."

"...on your endorsement of Ann Kitchen in the Democratic primary contest for State Representative, District 48 [Feb. 25 &..."

March 17, 2000 Column

Postmarks

We are wrong, wrong, wrong. So is golf.

"...on your endorsement of Ann Kitchen in the Democratic primary contest for State Representative, District 48 [Feb. 25 &..."

March 10, 2000 Column

Postmarks

The Gotham backlash continues.

"...The primary beneficiaries of ACC's activities are local residents who are..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column

Austin at Large: The Things That Slip Our Mind

One man, one gun, and the harrowing results of our leaders' moral and policy failures

"...the Texas Supreme Court. He was abruptly unseated by GOP primary voters in favor of a dude named Steven..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Voting Rights Action

Texas Dems storm the Capitol (peacefully!)

"...20, the former congressman, near-miss Senate candidate, and wider-miss presidential hopeful led a close-packed group of thousands from across..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

The Fumbling, Bumbling Letdown of the 87th Legislature

Sine dead

"...waste to the U.S. Capitol to overturn the 2020 presidential election but eight days before Joe Biden would actually..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...a lot of money) beyond its origins as a GOP messaging scheme...."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...– whom Eckhardt defeated in the 2014 county judge primary. (Eck­hardt was unopposed by either party in her 2018..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...Who's the Dummy?: President Donald Trump called Dem presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke a "dummy" on Twitter this week..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...10, incumbent Sheri Gallo holds a 5,000-vote lead over primary challenger Alison Alter, but with two other candidates in..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: A Halcyon Day

Clinton's ascension is a moment to celebrate possibilities

"...Beyond that news – confirmed by Tuesday's six-state primary voting, in which Clinton won the biggest prizes –..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...After a routing by Donald Trump in the Indiana primary, Cruz said he no longer sees "a viable path"..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature

The Hightower Report: Perry's Mess

Rick Perry's got himself into a jam with the law, but fret not, he's got taxpayers' dollars to cover his attorney fees

"...Gosh, the 2016 presidential primaries are a long way off, but look out..."

May 2, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

Third-Party Candidates Lining Up Again

It's still busy at the bottom of the ticket

"...As Democrats and Republicans head into primary season, it's still busy at the bottom of the..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: August 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Meanwhile, Tea Party activists are trying to get..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Greg Abbott expected to throw hat in the ring

"...does not rule out a second run at the GOP nomination for president in 2016. The recent debate over..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Adios, Mofo

The governor's legacy of negligence and contempt

"...was not a productive interrogation, since one of Perry's primary gubernatorial projects has been defunding public education...."

July 12, 2013 News Column by Michael King

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