Rick Kennedy and Pete Sessions Lead In Run-Off for Texas' 17th Congressional District

Both sides of ballot in contest for radically gerrymandered seat

"...Both sides of the ballot have gone to run-off in the contest for Texas' 17th Congressional District, a..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

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

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

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

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...the erratic path of the comet that is Beto 2020 is swooping closer to earth and to Texas, and..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Commissioners Court Candidates Get Early Start on Democratic Primary

In Western Travis, it's almost 2020

"...Although the 2020 party primaries are a year away, Democratic candidates are..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Valinda Bolton Kicks Off

Former state rep says she’ll bring experience to Commissioners Court

"...Already declared for this Democratic primary nomination are Ann Howard (currently executive director of Ending..."

May 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Record Number of Votes Were Cast in AISD Board Races. The Run-Offs Will Be a Different Story.

Lower voter turnout may intensify already close races

"...After the 2020 November general election saw the most votes ever cast..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

APD Officer Indicted in 2020 Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor charged with first-degree murder

"...at a Southeast Austin apartment complex on April 24, 2020...."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...the night. Want to track the returns yourself? Joint primary results are accessible here. We’ll be back at it..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Find a condensed version of these endorsements and all..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...in San Antonio, at which the former Alamo City mayor naturally bristles. A skirmish in the Taco Wars is..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Checking In: Tara Bhattacharya Stages Interference Fest – Women Making Noise 2020

Sound artist and festival curator promotes the creative class

"...“Over a decade in Austin, [tonal producer] Tara Bhattacharya..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Austin no longer elects its City Council in May elections (other area cities still do, including Round Rock,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Ann Howard Kicks Off Commissioner Campaign

ECHO director hosts first event in Precinct 3

"...The 2020 party primaries may be a year away, but not..."

March 25, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...to succeed retiring Sen. Kirk Watson in a likely May special election, and he's doing so with a solid..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...– should we support the moderate candidate in the primary election, hoping they’ll have a better chance against a..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...9 (early voting begins Feb. 18). The Texas Democratic primary ballot holds no great surprises, but a few things..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...Senator Kirk Watson. As we went to press Wednesday, May 13, so passed the filing deadline to run for..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

"...The Congressional District 31 Democratic primary race has finally been winnowed down to two candidates...."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Advice on Ballot by Mail Voting

Got questions about the joint run-off and special election? The Travis County Clerk's Office has answers.

"...of days left of early voting before Tuesday's joint run-off and special election – and some lingering confusion about..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

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

"...immigration. In 2018, he finished first in the three-way primary for Texas House District 46, which ended the long..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...burner. Two major developments: Gov. Greg Abbott postponed the primary run-offs to July 14, and the Texas Democratic Party..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...two prosecutors – both elected in landslide victories in 2020 – harms not only them but everyone in town...."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro; former El Paso congressman Beto O'Rourke; and..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

The Latest on COVID-19 and Its Effects on Austin

Our News team's ongoing coverage of events in Austin and Texas

"...At a Friday afternoon press conference, Gov. Greg Abbott..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...at a Southeast Austin apartment complex on April 24, 2020, a source close to the case confirms to the..."

March 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Despite the Virus, City Council Has Business to Attend To

Health and home on the agenda

"...extending for another 30 days the local disaster declaration Mayor Steve Adler made on Friday, March 6. The extended..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

"...Six months after U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel dismissed..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...voting by mail, the situation is changing rapidly. In May, California joined Hawaii, Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Utah, and..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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