Election Update, 1/4/10

File 'em if you've got 'em

"...into the House District 48 race with sportscaster and GOPAC-TX running buddy Dan Neill. Instead, he's filed for the..."

Jan. 4, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mapping 'Political Apartheid'

The new map gives DeLay more R's, but perhaps fewer than he wanted.

"...Right now, Texas has 20 congressional districts carried by GOP statewide candidates in 2002 and 11 majority-minority districts. The..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...hour as muted TV screens displayed an increasingly jubilant GOP crowd just blocks away at the Convention Center. Around..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...of the Texas House, but nor did the Texas GOP reclaim much of the ground they lost in 2018...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Red Team Comeback?

Races south, west of town too close for Democrats' comfort

"...since 2010, each feature strong challengers aiming for a GOP comeback. Mean­while, Precinct 3 on the Travis Coun­ty Commissioners..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...and her tireless campaign against Cornyn's complacent fealty to GOP priorities, and West has a stellar record as a..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...nearly as well known as you'd expect for a GOP lifer who's high up in Senate leadership – but..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Congress: The Texas Five, Plus One

Down to the last inning of Tom DeLay's little game

"...of Rockwall (CD 4) abruptly went home to the GOP, and Jim Turner of Crockett (exiled from CD 2)..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Which Austin Congressman?

Which Austin Congressman?

"...one but two members of Congress. In the new GOP stronghold of CD 10, local boy Michael McCaul handily..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...else but the goal of making that body a GOP stronghold...."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...that has slowed the Bush administration's hand on central GOP goals is the razor-thin Democratic Senate majority. If Kirk..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...that has slowed the Bush administration's hand on central GOP goals is the razor-thin Democratic Senate majority. If Kirk..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...that has slowed the Bush administration's hand on central GOP goals is the razor-thin Democratic Senate majority. If Kirk..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Room at the Top?

Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...the battlewagon. Iraq is a "good issue" for the GOP; Kirk (and the national Dems) want to cut losses..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...TX-17 notes: Kennedy, who lost to GOP incumbent Bill Flores (retiring) in 2018, is the sole..."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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

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

"...and welcoming place? There's evidence pointing toward both. The GOP is still in charge and itching to finally score..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: Primarily Texas

Musings on the day after a frozen vote

"...the South Texas Hispanic vote is going to lurch GOP-ward in November is horse-race reporters' wishful thinking...."

March 7, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Partisan

"...U.S. Senate: GOP Tea Partier Ted Cruz is a heavy favorite over..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Election Update, 12/29/09

Only two business days lefts to file

"...District 47 (DEM) Valinda Bolton* (D) House District 47 (GOP) Holly White Turner (R) Paul Workman (R) House District..."

Dec. 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update, 12/23/09

Guess which Travis Co. Dem drew a surprise GOP opponent?

"...the Republican side, the surprise news is that a GOPer is challenging Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin. Travel consultant Marilyn..."

Dec. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...It was supposed to create safe seats for the GOP. It was supposed to establish a Republican congressional majority:..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Letters @ 3AM

At least four factors could determine the nominees and results of the next presidential election, and nobody's talking about them yet

"...The conventional wisdom is that the GOP wants to run against Sen. Clinton. But that's contradicted..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...Republicans will be watching election returns at the GOP Headquarters at 900 Congress #300. The Republicans' party will..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Elsewhere, They Have Congressmen

The congressional landscape, Tom DeLay style

"...– even if it threatened to scuttle the entire GOP project – to arrange only one U.S. House seat..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Here's Your Congress!

The U.S. Supreme Court refusal to stay the new Republican-drafted congressional map formally inaugurates the electoral season

"...the end no Democrats filed. There are now eight GOP candidates, all of whom oppose abortion, terrorism, and taxes..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...has thrown a roadblock in their path. In response, GOP operatives -- led at the time by a relatively..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...When early voting numbers, typically the high-water mark for GOP candidates, showed Honts being walloped by incumbent Sam Biscoe,..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Sugar Land Congressman Tom DeLay takes on the Democrats' redistricting plan.

"...But it was surprising to see DeLay and his GOP colleague Rep. Joe Barton sitting in the well themselves,..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Grand Old Mess

Can Travis County Republicans Ever Get It Together?

"...the heated contest to the growing popularity of the GOP in Travis County. Other TCRP members lament, both privately..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...He has given the prize committee chairs to the GOP -- Republicans lead the Senate's Finance, Economic Development, Education,..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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