Get Ready for More Elections

The primary run-offs are only a month away, followed quickly by elections for ACC and AISD trustees

"...the 3rd Court of Appeals, State Board of Education District 10, and House District 47 nominations; Democrats return for..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...plans to challenge two-term incumbent Rep. Valinda Bolton in House District 47. The founder of Workman Commercial Construction Services..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

Lege Races: Austin and Elsewhere

These candidates are all over the map on issues

"...chamber next session seems unlikely. So once again, the House will be the major battleground as Republicans try to..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Keel Repeat

Former state rep to head up Texas Facilities Commission

"...a surprise announcement, the lawyer and former parliamentarian to House Speaker Tom Craddick has been selected as the next..."

Dec. 17, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: What's Next?

A day or two for cheering, and then back to work

"...pondering that grotesque comedy, up popped our old state House friend Rick "Focus Factor" Green, returned to well-deserved obscurity..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...endorsement (announced Tuesday) of his campaign for Travis County District Attorney by presidential candi­date Elizabeth Warren. Garza said he..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes

District 6, mobility fits, and complaints of campaign thrift

"...Ruiz, the Republic­an challenging incumbent Rep. Celia Israel in House District 50. On Oct. 24, Ruiz sent journalists an..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Run-offs: Local Election Results

Sage defeats Montford, Workman beats Turner

"...299th Judicial District Karen Sage 59% Mindy Montford 41%..."

April 13, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Sen. Carona Sees End of the Road ... Money

Are taxes the only solution to Texas' transportation problems? One Republican thinks so.

"...Despite serving in the swing House District 47 (Southwest Travis County), Democratic Rep. Valinda Bolton..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...• In Texas, the Dems gained in the House and held fast in the Senate but remain shut..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...advocated against school closures on the Austin Independent School District's Facility Master Plan Task Force. Nor can we discount..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Election Gaffes

"...in his unsuccessful attempt to oust her. Mean­while in House District 52, Republican Bryan Daniels smeared adversary Dee Hobbs..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Oops!

"...in last week's News feature. The preview of the House District 47 race got the chronology wrong on candidate..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Column

White's Money

Democratic Houston ex-mayor leads gubernatorial fund raising

"...in January. Holly White Turner pulled in $6,240 in House District 47, while Paul Workman's revenue stream dried up..."

Feb. 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...› The GOP primary in House District 47 got bloody as incumbent Paul Workman and..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Bolton Gives Dems a Clean Travis Sweep

"...Valinda Bolton has defeated Republican Bill Welch in state House Dist. 47, at a stroke replacing retiring incumbent GOP..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Michael King

Jimmy Flannigan Kicks Off Reelection Campaign

Northside council member promises "uncommon approach" to policing, mobility

"...more elections are fast approaching this November. On Sunday, District 6 City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan took to the..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Candidate-o-File: Local Races

Only a handful of contested seats in Travis County

"...Senate District 14: Ending speculation that he might run for statewide..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lines in the Sand

Austin Legislators Prepare to Redraw Their Own Districts -- While Doing Business as Usual

"...Rep. Terry Keel, R-AustinHouse District 47 (Austin)..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

All Eyes on Speaker Fight

Craddick fighting for his political life

"...after rumors died down about a potential race for House speaker, the sitting Speaker Tom Craddick might have known..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...residents commute long miles on widened highways) whether those houses are built on 1,000 acres or, as with a..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

GOP: Right vs. Far Right

Dewhurst heads to a run-off, Romney cinches 64%, and other Republican primary news

"...two races, both in Southwest Travis County. First was House District 47, where incumbent Rep. Paul Workman and challenger..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Let the Filing Begin

Political hopefuls: Get your paperwork in order

"...a primary opponent, there may still be a local House race on the March 2, 2010, ballot. Corporate attorney..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Keel Gets Claytie Cash

HD-47 challenger proves you can't pick your donors

"...and as expected the GOP is dumping money into House races...."

Oct. 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Colors: Part II

More races to watch, up and down the ballot

"...Last week we briefly previewed the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and State Board of Education races for Central Texas..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Capital City Christian Coalition

"...order to seek the Republican Party nomination for State House, District 47. That's the Western Travis County district currently..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

Commissioners Court Candidates Get Early Start on Democratic Primary

In Western Travis, it's almost 2020

"...her previous campaign for the Dem nomination for state House District 47 (eventually won by Vikki Good­win, who ousted..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

All Workman and No Play

House District 47's Republican candidate fights battles on three fronts

"...It's been a tough week for Republican House District 47 candidate Paul Workman. On Oct. 21, his..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Headlines

Headlines from the campaign trail

"...• Back on finances: In Travis County's House District 47, Republican Paul Workman outraised incumbent Democrat Valinda..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Legislative Primaries: Let the Filing Begin

Candidates begin the fight for the Texas Lege

"...On the Republican side, so far only two wannabe House members have filed in Austin: Both former Real Estate..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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