Early Voting Information for the March 2022 Primary

Early voting runs February 14-25

"...a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing supporting documentation. Visit countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/departments/elections for a list of acceptable forms of ID and..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes

Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races

"...The March 2024 primary is shaping up with candidate filing closed..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...The 2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary...."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...in most of the contested races on the Democratic primary ballot (Republican voters, you're on your own; may the..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

The Ultra-Low-Turnout Primary Election (Almost) Devoid of Drama

Tiny landslides in Travis County and beyond

"...Nobody's vote is being suppressed." Voter engagement in Tuesday's primary, the first to be held under the Trump-adjacent new..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March 1 Democratic Primary Endorsements (No Filler)

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

"...behind our Editorial Board endorsements in the Democratic Party primary in this annotated version; this version is for voters..."

Feb. 10, 2022 News Post

Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly

So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history

"...As early voting in the Texas’ March 5 primary draws to a close, a sizable number..."

March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: The Calm in the Eye of the Storm

Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights

"...It's Take-a-Deep-Breath Weekend in the 2022 primary election cycle, so let's catch up with the..."

Feb. 27, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of Manor); first elected in 2014 in a special election to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark Strama, she has been..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...From Austin to San Antonio, the 2022 election cycle has begun with a shuffle of candidates..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...neighborhood Chronicle News desk has been gearing up for Election 2020 since the day after the 2016 trainwreck. Trust..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...judicial races will Travis County Democrats see on their primary ballot? Twenty in all: countywide contests for half of..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...of community leaders poised to back her in the 2022 Austin mayoral race...."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...Most local Democratic primary elections are fairly sleepy affairs – often uncontested, or..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Guzmàn isn’t extremely cool. But Bésame Mucho is on March 2 – one day after rent is due! For..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries

The field is set

"...About 1 in 3 of those who voted in March chose to show up nearly three months later –..."

May 27, 2022 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

"...nearly 1 million people to take part in Tuesday's primary run-offs. Neither the heat of summer nor the fear..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"...Two weeks after Kirk Watson announced he would retire..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top 10 Austin Food News Stories of 2022

Restaurant closures, inflation woes, and cannabis wins

"...landed on The New York Times' "America's Best Restaurants 2022" list, followed by similar accolades in Esquire magazine in..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

We Have an Issue: Political Hopefuls Put Their Heart Into It

In this week's issue: March primary coverage, Endorsements, and what to do for Valentine's Day

"...metaphor here, but there is some symmetry to our March primary endorsements debuting in the Valentine's Day issue. There's..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...electoral landscape one month before filing begins for the March 2022 primaries...."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...Flores is a front-runner in the seven-candidate Democratic primary for Texas House District 51. It's a race without..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...It Is Time: Early voting in the March 1 primaries is officially underway now through Feb. 25..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Reason for the Season: Early voting in the March 1 primaries begins Monday, Feb. 14, and runs through..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...The three Democratic primary races for Travis County offices featured impressive candidates and..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Voters Prove Once Again They Don't Always Know Who They're Voting For

Throwing darts at the ballot

"...Tuesday night's primary election confirmed that Gov. Greg Abbott will face Beto..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Greg Casar’s Landslide Win Virtually Ensures TX-35 Seat

Plus where other races stand

"...Austin City Council Member Greg Casar won big on election night in the four-way race for Texas' 35th Congressional..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

State Board of Education: Bell-Metereau Faces Two Challengers

Bluer district creates opportunity to push board leftward

"...challengers are facing incumbent Rebecca Bell-Metereau in the Democratic primary election for the State Board of Education's District 5,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

A Race to the Right in Austin's Affluent Suburbs

There's red in there them hills

"...Biedermann opted to leave the Lege after the next election, the new crop of HD 19 candidates are competing..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Longtimer Doggett and Three Political Outsiders Vie to Represent the Newly Formed 37th Congressional District

This compact new district encompasses almost all of Austin west of I-35

"...the race has drawn four Democratic challengers for the March 1 primary, with Rep. Lloyd Doggett and software engineer..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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