Meet the Candidate: Huey Rey Fischer

Fischer has spent time working under the Capitol dome for a trio of Dem legislators

"...be his key. The three groups that his candidacy may speak to most clearly – minorities, renters, and students..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Presidential Candidates File in Texas

Clinton and Judd only Dems to file for president in Texas so far

"...When it comes to elections, there's a difference between saying you're running, and actually..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meaner Streets?

Proposition B: The high-dollar pushback on Austin's homeless policies

"...This election's Proposition B represents the culmination of that backlash; the..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Will Trump Get Out the Latino Vote?

Eddie Rodriguez previews his upcoming Texas Tribune Festival panel

"...In a normal election year, Texas Dem­o­crats wonder how to get Latino voters..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Alter Holds Onto Her Council Seat, While Flannigan Is Narrowly Defeated

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...the Chronicle that while her thin margin of victory may not translate into a clear mandate to restore Austin..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Honoring RBG

The stakes have raised even higher for the most consequential election in a lifetime

"...along, right? McConnell twisted himself into a pretzel in 2016 to justify refusing to consider President Obama's Supreme Court..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

New Documentary Shows the Beauty of the Border, and the Perils of a Barrier

The River and the Wall captures a wilderness without divisions

"...However, there weren't just Masters and his team out..."

May 3, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...the right moment, and although the Clark Jr. connection may amplify the audience, Blackillac hinges on the interplay of..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Council Candidates' Campaign Finance Reports

First campaign finance reports hit the City Clerk's office

"...five City Council races to be decided November 8, 2016. The first reporting period covers Jan. 1 to June..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Casar Kicks Off

Campaigns rumble into gear – and Doggett talks House sit-in

"...of District 4 Council Member Greg Casar’s campaign for re-election. Former mayor Gus Garcia sang Casar’s praises, as did..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Slinging Mud: Sampson vs. Travillion

In response to challenger Arthur Sampson's attacks, Travis County Commissioner front-runner Jeff Travillion joked, "I'm surprised to learn what a bad person I am."

"...thought it was safe to wait for November, another election pops up – this one the Democratic and Republican..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory

The path to a Republican presidency

"...lead to Bernie Sanders getting nominated or winning the election, this beat-up old democratic republic of ours could stand..."

April 8, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Chronicle Endorsements

"...endorse only in contested races. See more info at austinchronicle.com/elections. State/National..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...Tonight's meeting will include approving a $892 million bond election, planning for Eastside Memorial High School, and a new..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board: Next up for Saldaña’s Vacant Seat

Appointee imminent, the ballot for next year's election is already overflowed

"...overt calls for an appointment, rather than a special election; and second, suggestions that the board needs to keep..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

District 7: Pool Defeats Gauldin

Leslie Pool cruised to an easy victory against Natalie Gauldin

"...was not close. Incumbent Leslie Pool arrived at her election night watch party at Tex-Mex restaurant La Mancha at..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: Think Globally, Vote Locally

Why your country is depending on you to vote no on Prop 1

"...by Travis Considine, a campaign spokesperson for Rick Perry's 2016 presidential run, and before that for Lt. Gov. David..."

May 6, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Superfónicos & Julie Oliver Get the Vote Out

Election Confession pairs U.S. House hopeful with Latin funk outfit

"...participants are quickly channeled into recorded tracks, a recent Election Confession Session paired congressional candidate Julie Oliver with local..."

Oct. 29, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Early Voting

Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

"...Nov. 8 General Elections: Early Voting Oct. 24 - Nov. 4..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Page Two: It's the Time of the Season for Absolute Moral Certainty

The "Anybody but Hillary" movement makes strange bedfellows of the progressive left and the hard right

"...It may seem more and more a given that Bernie Sanders..."

July 22, 2016 Column by Louis Black

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...OPENING NIGHT SELECTION..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mayor's Book Club Befriends Lincoln

Our 2016 read is Stephen Harrigan's A Friend of Mr. Lincoln

"...In what may well be called a politic choice for the Mayor's..."

May 2, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Headlines

"...City Council meets today, April 14, to talk solutions..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature

Texas Supremes Deny Uber

Ballot language to remain the same

"...City Council to rewrite the ballot language for the May 7 ordinance regarding transportation network companies (TNCs)...."

March 14, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

When Eddie Met Ozzy

Black Sabbath front man drops by Austin lawmaker's office

"...his district rebuild after last week's storms. Launching his 2016 re-election campaign. And hanging out with Ozzy Osbourne. Rodriguez..."

Nov. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Adios, Perry Campaign

Perry exits the 2016 presidential race to little surprise from onlookers

"...the inevitable last week, and bowed out of the 2016 Republican presidential primary. The formal statement came Sept. 11..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

League of Left-Out Voters

In a busy election season, the Statesman grapples with space and its endorsements

"...In a hectic election season, the League of Women Voters is often seen..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Q&A with Sen. Bernie Sanders

Sanders talks a possible presidential bid, income inequality

"...In a multi-state tour gauging his prospects for a 2016 presidential run, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, dropped into..."

April 2, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

COTA Withdraws Support From IndyAustin

Pepe the Frog gaffe costs anti-stadium drive big bucks

"...Frog found his way into an IndyAustin video attacking Mayor Steve Adler over the effort to bring Major League..."

Oct. 29, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Still No Charges for Dawnna Dukes

Retiring legislator reportedly in talks with Travis County D.A.

"...No news may be good news for state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Pflugerville,..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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