Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...melee and the U.S. Senate primary featuring local heroines MJ Hegar and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez – ended up going..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...maps throughout this section. Atop the Ballot: Never-Trumpers Slow MJ's Roll..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

Right-leaning challengers aim to unseat CMs in run-offs

"...Cornyn and most going to President-elect Joe Biden and MJ Hegar. (Yes, we know City Council races are "nonpartisan"..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voters Opt for Status Quo in Statewide Races

Bluenami proves illusory in Texas stalemate

"...some level of intensity, even if Joe Biden or MJ Hegar winning the state seemed a bit out of..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

November 2020 General Election Results

"...Mary "MJ" Hegar (D) 405,003 68.0% / 4,819,978 43.7%..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...U.S. Senator John Cornyn* (R): 153,701 (28.17%) Mary “MJ” Hegar (D): 378,929 (69.45%) Kerry Douglas McKennon (L): 9,502..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...Update: 9:12pm: Texas Dems statement on Dem MJ Hegar's election results. Hegar has conceded the race to..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...San An­ton­io and Austin on Oct. 30. – Mike Clark-Madison MJ Votes for MJ (and JT)..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin at Large: For Team Blue, So Much Green

More money, more voters for Texas Democrats aiming to flip the state House

"...competitive congressional races, to the U.S. Senate race where MJ Hegar is only two points down to John Cornyn..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

November 3 General Election Endorsements (Condensed)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...U.S. Senate: MJ Hegar..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...U.S. Senate: MJ Hegar..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Tough Fights

"...a second longer. As a veteran, I know that MJ Hegar fits the bill. MJ will fight like all..."

Sept. 21, 2020 Postmarks

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...may not be enough to outrun Round Rock's own MJ Hegar...."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...attracted just under 19,000 votes. – Mike Clark-Madison U.S. Senate: Hegar Is Airborne..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Results

"...Texas Democratic Primary Run-Off U.S. SenatorTravis Co. Statewide Mary “MJ” Hegar68,603 (57.0%)498,180 (52.1%) Royce West51,760 (43.0%)457,555 (47.9%) U.S. Rep.,..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Travis County Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

Local voters make a statement in D.A. race and others

"...Royce West 51,760 (43%) Mary “MJ” Hegar 68,603 (57%) U.S. Rep., District 10..."

July 15, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Early Voting Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

José Garza takes sizable lead in D.A. race & more Travis Co. numbers

"...Christine Eady Mann. Statewides are even more murky, though MJ Hegar looks to be ahead of Royce West. –..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements

July 14 Primary Run-off Election and Senate District 14 Special Election

"...MJ Hegar is awesome. We love her. She was a..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

What’s on the July 14 Ballot

"...U.S. Senate: MJ Hegar, Royce West..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature

Public Notice: The Battle of I-35

Are we due for a rematch tonight?

"...7pm U.S. Senate run-off debate between Royce West and MJ Hegar. It's all streamed live at TexasDemocraticConvention.com, with the..."

June 5, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...running through Saturday night's debate between U.S. Senate candidates MJ Hegar and Royce West. One track will encompass official..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Brady PAC Endorses MJ Hegar for Senate

Violence prevention org says she’s best candidate on guns

"...to gun violence prevention group Brady – has endorsed MJ Hegar over Royce West in the U.S. Senate run-off,..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...12-candidate first-round battle royale on Super Tuesday were front-runner MJ Hegar (22.3%) and state Sen. Royce West of Dallas..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Future Outcomes Not Assured

Super Tuesday’s first-round results leave plenty of unanswered questions

"...exposure) for a clear choice to emerge, leaving front-runner MJ Hegar and state Sen. Royce West standing for another..."

March 13, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Race for Congressional District 31 Is Down to Two Dem Candidates

Either Christine Eady Mann or Donna Imam will challenge GOP incumbent Rep. John Carter

"...on her second run, having lost in 2018 to MJ Hegar (now running for U.S. Senate), who lost narrowly..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Tzintzún Ramirez Endorses Royce West for Senate

Runners-up join forces to take on MJ Hegar in run-off

"...for state Sen. Royce West, who ran second to MJ Hegar In the March 3 Democratic primary race for..."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...second place. If the nearly final results hold, frontrunner MJ Hegar will face state Sen. Royce West in a..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...Sema Hernandez: 10,744 (5.34%) Adrian Oceguega: 1,432 (0.71%) Mary "MJ" Hegar: 74,913 (37.20%) Victor Hugo Harris: 2,386 (1.18%)..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Sema Hernandez: 4,686 (4.94%) Adrian Oceguega: 528 (0.56%) Mary "MJ" Hegar: 36,551 (39.46%) Victor Hugo Harris: 885 (0.93%)..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...didn’t shy from calling out the DSCC, which endorsed Hegar: “I know that they may have thought that they..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

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