Dems for Lite Gov: The D.A., the Organizer, and the Deli Man

In this race, everyone has low name recognition across Texas

"...third. Four years later, Texas AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson stepped down after four decades of union activism...."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 2 general election

"...dominance. Governor Through Railroad CommissionerGovernor: Bill White Lieutenant Governor: Linda Chavez-Thompson Attorney General: Barbara Ann Radnofsky Comptroller: Edward Lindsay..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 29-May 6

"...fighting abortion. 5:30pm. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, 340-0999. $50. www.heroicmedia.org...."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

Endorse-o-Rama 2010

Travis Co. Dem clubs backing White, Gilbert, favor Earle for lite guv

"...Ronnie Earle took the endorsement edge over union favorite Linda Chavez Thompson, while an absentee Kinky Friedman was annihilated..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...Ronnie Earle and former Texas AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson, who had filed that afternoon...."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Quick Election Round-Up: State

Statewide and local primary results

"...a bit of a surprise: former AFL-CIO Executive Vice-President Linda Chavez-Thompson looks likely to avoid a runoff, now with..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Campaign Finance Reports

Cash makes the contender

"...47, all three Republican challengers to Democratic incumbent Rep. Valinda Bolton kick-started their campaigns with personal loans, but developer..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Katz Going Ahead

Austin deli owner filing Friday for Dem lite guv race

"...With former Texas AFL-CIO Executive Vice-President Linda Chavez-Thompson rumored to be considering a run (a rumor..."

Dec. 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 16-23

"...of block-walking and phone-banking with Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Linda Chavez-Thompson. 10am-2pm. Lucky Lady Bingo, 1107 N. I-35. www.traviscountydemocrats.org...."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

Civics 101

"...a decade with the Workers Defense Project, while honoring Linda Chavez-Thompson, Dolores Huerta, and Cristina Tzin­tzún. Cater­ing by Cafe..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Column

Workers Defense Project's 10th Anniversary

Celebrating a Legacy of Women

"...leadership of Executive Director Cristina Tzintzún alongside labor luminaries Linda Chavez-Thompson, former vice president of AFL-CIO, and Dolores Huerta,..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Perry: Onward and Fed Upward

Is Perry eyeing something bigger and better than his Texas victory?

"...Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst (R)* 101,546 43% 3,044,770 62% Linda Chavez-Thompson (D) 121,301 51% 1,715,735 35% Scott Jameson (L)..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Race To Balance Out the Supremes

Dems, Libertarians vie to break GOP lock

"...that in a "racist," "red," "sexist," anti-labor state, putting Linda Chavez-Thompson, a labor "boss," on the ticket probably wasn't..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...statement issued by labor leader and lieutenant governor candidate Linda Chavez-Thompson, who spoke at a May 1 immigration rights..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature

Perry and White Gear Up for a Fight

November, hair we come!

"...target swing rural counties. As for lieutenant governor nominee Linda Chavez-Thompson, she swept past former Travis County D.A. Ronnie..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Results

State and local tallies

"...Star Locke6,2980.9%118 0.3% Lieutenant Governor Marc Katz72,36712.2%3,1288.5% Ronnie Earle205,05734.6%25,20268.4% Linda Chavez-Thompson314,72553.1%8,53023.1% General Land Office Commissioner Bill Burton273,03448.3%11,55435.6% Hector Uribe292,48651.7%20,86364.4%..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...base. His leading opponent, former Texas AFL-CIO Executive Director Linda Chavez-Thompson, brings a heroic biography and a strong history..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Primary Candidates

Local and statewide candidates hit the campaign trail

"...D: Ronnie Earle, Marc Katz, Linda Chavez-Thompson..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Earle Goes NXNW

Dem lite guv hopeful makes his case at Sherlock's

"...Earle is opposed by longtime AFL-CIO official Linda Chavez-Thompson and Austin restaurateur Marc Katz, but this was..."

Jan. 19, 2010 News Post by Michael King

Primary Filings: The Democrats

Breaking down the election filings for the Dems

"...cut both ways, while former Texas AFL-CIO executive vice-president Linda Chavez Thompson is expected to play strongly among unions..."

Jan. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...the race, and former Texas AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson is rumored to be considering a challenge as..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...with rumors that former Texas AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson is considering a run, the question now is..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...former Texas AFL-CIO Executive Vice President and Democratic superdelegate Linda Chavez-Thompson is said to be considering a run...."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Those Pesky Superdelegates

Who will they pick? And who are they, for that matter?

"...DNC vice chair and former AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson, a two-time former pledged delegate for President Bill..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Get Your Anti-War On

"...Texas AFL-CIO leader Linda Chavez-Thompson, City Council Member Raul Alvarez, and others participate..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

Happenings

March 27-April 3

"...Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk keynotes on Friday (7pm, Thompson Conference Center). Through Fri., March 28. UT campus. www.utexas.edu/diversity/events/hemansweatt...."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Flamin' Hot Director: Eva Longoria, Producer: DeVon Franklin, Screenwriters: Linda Yvette Chávez, Lewis Colick Flamin' Hot is the story..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Carol Alvarado Rafael Anchia Jimmie Don Aycock Dwayne Bohac Valinda Bolton Dennis Bonnen Dan Branch Angie Chen Button Joaquin..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker