How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...The Nov. 5 election has two more candidates for Austin voters to consider:..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter amendment approved..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...of Pfluger­ville and some of Manor); first elected in 2014 in a special election to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...we never did really limit ourselves to politics (parties, elections, etc.), even as we never really let go of..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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, Georgetown,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...submitted its petition, with 24,000 signatures, for a May election on four amendments to the Austin city charter –..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...that the 10-1 council as it has existed since 2014 has "produced significant, tangible results on behalf of Austin..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

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

"...starts earlier than ever. We'll still have plenty of election coverage coming your way between now and November; visit..."

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

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...The Nov. 3 election includes five City Council races. We previewed Districts 6..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...out campaign finance filings for the Nov. 5 referendum election dropped this week, and the Hotel Occupancy Tax and..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Run-Off Ticker: Every Vote Really Will Matter!

Election news to use at the polls

"...of early voting sites compared to the run-offs in 2014 (14 vs. 18), with D8 and D1 only having..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...The Early Vote Ate My Election: Texas is one of two states (with Nevada) where..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Election Ticker: Masters of Disasters

T-minus 46 days until you vote

"...One of the late filers in the mayoral race, Todd Phelps, told the Chron­icle this week that..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Dark Money, Sunlight, and Political Soccer Games

Shadowy funding works its way into Austin campaigns

"...is not exactly new to Austin politics. In the 2014 mayoral campaign, an out-of-state political action committee, the South..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Circus Returns to Town

Final-day filings bump up the list of wannabe Council candidates

"...deadline. I was thinking that was an improvement on 2014, the first 10-1 year – the complete list approached..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Column by Michael King

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...That's one way to think about the upcoming mayoral campaign between incumbent Steve Adler and former Council Member..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...November's election represents voters' next opportunity to recalibrate the Council and..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

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

Public Notice: Doomed?

Looking forward to the November ballot

"...City Hall last week trying to force a November election on the CodeNEXT land development code rewrite (see "Headlines,"..."

April 6, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Laura Morrison Kicks Off Mayoral Campaign

Former council member begins her bid

"...Gary Hyatt, Bill Oakey, D8 Coun­cil candidate Bobby Levinski, mayoral candidate Travis Duncan, Mary Ingle, AISD board member Ann..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Election Notes

The news you need

"...on rehabilitation. (Zamarripa, who also worked on Mike Martinez's mayoral campaign in 2014, completed 10 years of deferred adjudication...."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by News Staff

Steve Adler Mounts Second Bid to Run City

Mayor shares his vision for Austin's next four years

"...Sunday afternoon, Mayor Steve Adler formally initiated his 2018 re-election campaign before a packed house at Saenger­run­de Hall. Introduced..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Laura Morrison Announces Mayoral Campaign

Council vet to campaign on "transparency, inclusiveness, collaboration"

"...and racial inequality; and more. Serving from 2008 through 2014 (and the advent of a districted Council), Morrison has..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Campaign Notes: Adler vs. ?

Citywide election pool begins to fill up

"...next November. Three of the council members up for re-election have either filed (Pio Renteria) or told the Chron­icle..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

NAACP Issues “Clarion Call” to City Government

Linder challenges city to “quit talking” about equity and “send money”

"...people. But after three years [Adler was elected in 2014] that’s not good enough.” Citing the expectation of a..."

Aug. 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Cole Running to Replace Dukes

One election ends, another begins …

"...confirmed that she will run in next year's special election to succeed Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Pflugerville, in representing House..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...– the conventional timeline is about 18 months to election – but this bond began to take serious shape..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: A Modest Proposition

How much misinformation can you buy for $2 million?

"...reduce the potential fees), and noted that the original, 2014 ordinance (that RWA now praises) was in fact a..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Where the Money Goes

Uber & Lyft spending freely on Prop. 1 campaign

"...and effort. “I was already in favor of the 2014 ordinance, which the proposition mostly reiterates, and I was..."

April 15, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Being a Good Host

SXSW in full bloom

"...mayors from across the country participating in SXSW Interactive's Mayoral Sessions, which ranged from the Urban Housing Challenge to..."

March 18, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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