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

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...Council Mem­ber Jimmy Flannigan in Northwest Austin's District 6 run-off by a mere 677 votes out of more than..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came down to the wire;..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Race-Based Voting?

Some candidates say names, race influenced election

"...candidate, it could be the difference between making the run-off and ending up a loser. What's worse is the..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Down the Boxes

A look at the numbers in the Place 3 race

"...the strongest political motivation – good things in a run-off, when too many people won't return to the polls..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

AISD Board: Next up for Saldaña’s Vacant Seat

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

"...School District board room was surprisingly raucous Monday, April 24, for Vice President Paul Saldaña's final meeting before he..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travillion Defeats Sampson

Primary run-offs close a handful of local and state races

"...In the most closely watched local primary run-off Tuesday, the Travis County Precinct 1 Commissioners race, Jeff..."

May 25, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...It was significant last year when Mayor Steve Adler became the first mayoral candidate to raise..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Pressley Ups the Ante

Defeated Council candidate now claims “thousands” of uncertain votes

"...In her latest filing contesting the election of City Council Member Greg Casar, defeated District 4..."

March 11, 2015 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

Public Notice: A Numbers Game

Low turnout means the results of the run-offs can be hard to predict

"...Our election coverage in this issue, beginning on p.32, describes each..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• On May 20, former Georgetown Police Sgt. Jimmy Fen­nell Jr. pleaded..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...sexual assault as a major issue in this year's election, with both Garza and Erin Martinson citing Moore's handling..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

All the Elections That Fit

And all's well that (sort of) ends ...

"...yet to be written – not only in the run-offs that will follow in mid-December, but in just what..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...be able to decide for whom they side. For election 2004 the root of all the topics seems to..."

April 2, 2004 Column

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...Filing for November's City Council elections is underway, and campaigns filed their first finance reports..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...your article regarding landfill problems in Austin ["Talking Trash," May 17] ... very enlightening, and reflective of a growing..."

May 31, 2002 Column

Headlines

"...City Council meets today, Thursday, May 24, for a relatively manageable agenda, and plans to..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature

Place 6 Gets Ugly

Election '97 Coverage

"...Eric Mitchell photograph by Alan Pogue At 10pm on election night, the giant sheet cake reading "Eric Mitchell Bad..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

On the Rails

Bungling Bureaucrats, or Best Hope?

"...Statesman editors may have surprised even themselves with the force of their..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature

Headlines

"...the last before the winner of Saturday's Place 3 run-off election officially takes office. Council's still tentatively set for..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...by contrast, the Chronicle trusts its readers ["Page Two," May 3]...."

May 10, 2002 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to cast your vote in the Austin Community College run-off election between Marc Levin and Veronica Rivera. See "Endorsements"..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...'dumb' and get it over with." – Former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, rallying Democrats in Blanco by mocking Gov...."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Tuesday's run-off election spelled doom for state Reps. Gabi Canales and..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict

We Fought the Law

"...2) April 24: Mike Ramos Dies Two days after the Tatum report..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray

Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County

"...Council at last week's meeting (April 9) agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza's effort to raise the reform..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Luv Doc Recommends: Emissions From the Monolith 9

Emo's, Thursday, May 24, 2007

"...Mexico. Austin is many things in the month of May, but very rarely is it ever pleasant. Regardless of..."

May 25, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Point Austin: The Way of the Strayhorn

Carole's for Austin. Is Austin for Carole?

"...likely to provide the most entertainment on this year's mayoral campaign trail. CKS was at it again last week,..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Black Voters Rally: Ahead of the primary run-off election on May 24, Black Voters Matter, along with..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsement

"...Chronicle editorial board's endorsement for the Jan. 28 special election run-off, for which early voting runs Jan. 21-24. Texas..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

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