HD 50: It's Israel vs. VanDeWalle

House race headed to run-off

"...run-off, as the lone Republican in the four-way race, Mike VanDeWalle, took 39.2% of Tuesday's vote, and Celia Israel,..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Cargill Out: Guns 'R' Him

HD50 "Republican" fails to file for state House race

"...running after all, and has endorsed official GOP candidate Mike VanDeWalle in the now four-candidate open race – against..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Israel Takes House District 50

Dems hold on to Strama's seat in special run off

"...to House District 50, with Celia Israel beating Republican Mike VanDeWalle by a three to two margin in this..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House District 50 Run Off Date Set

Plus the Woodlands preps for its own special election

"...like an end date: Democrat Celia Israel and Republican Mike VanDeWalle will face off on Jan. 28. And then..."

Nov. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House District 50 Heading to Run Off

Update: VanDeWalle, Israel head to Pyrrhic second round

"...drags on after an inconclusive special election tonight. Republican Mike VanDeWalle claimed a quasi-victory, but with less than 50%..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

So Special: The Race to Replace Mark Strama [UPDATED]

House District 50 campaign features a disparate slate

"...the office and announced Sept. 5 he is endorsed Mike VanDeWalle. For more detail, see *below.]..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...the Dem­ocratic club endorsements, while the race's lone Republican, Mike VanDeWalle, is quietly building his campaign...."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50 Run-Off Enters Final Lap

Campaigns get back into gear ahead of early voting

"...heated three-way primary last year to oppose Jollyville Republican Mike VanDeWalle in the runoff election. The heavily-gerrymandered district has..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: How Many Dems Does It Take to Hold a District?

Candidates make final efforts to reach voters

"...Jollyville Chiropractor Mike VanDeWalle is the only Republican in the race, and..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Israel Win Gives Dems the Edge in November

Turnout impressive despite ice storms

"...in November in a rematch with her Republican opponent, Mike VanDeWalle...."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: Circular Dem Firing Squad

Rifts deepen among candidates

"...likely fall by default to the only Republican candidate, Mike VanDeWalle.)..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: Howls and Hugs

More detail on fundraising, final days of campaigning

"...Meanwhile, lone Republican contender Mike VanDeWalle continues to be taking his time, anticipating a..."

Oct. 31, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Race for HD 50 Enters Stretch Run

Dem contenders work the district and proclaim confidence

"...Jollyville Chiropractor Mike VanDeWalle is the only Republican in the race, and..."

Oct. 7, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Candidate-o-File: Local Races

Only a handful of contested seats in Travis County

"...have exactly the same candidates running in Novem­­ber: Republican Mike VanDeWalle, who won the first round of the special..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HD 50 Special Election Candidate Snapshot

"...Rodriguez, Greg Hamilton, Gus Garcia, Karen Sonleitner, Margo Frasier, Mike Martinez, Valinda Bolton..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature

It's Lonely at the Polls

Early voting kicks off with a whimper

"...Jade Chang Sheppard – and their sole GOP opponent, Mike VanDeWalle, have done little to inspire voters. At the..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Sense of History

By the way, there's an election, and it's your choice

"...be written?). With three Democrats and a single Repub­lican, Mike VanDeWalle, a runoff seems virtually certain between him and..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Court Extends Hours in House District 50 Run Off

You've got until 8pm to vote

"...the special election between Democrat Celia Israel and Republican Mike VanDeWalle to complete the unexpired term of former state..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House District 50 Run Off Hit by Cold

Travis County announces change to voting locations

"...the special election between Democrat Celia Israel and Republican Mike VanDeWalle to complete the unexpired term of former state..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsement

"...as she faces a more critical run-off against Republican Mike VanDeWalle in what is expected to be a low-turnout..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

The Bulging Ballot

Would-be City Council candidates continue to multiply

"...Jan. 28 runoff between Democrat Celia Israel and Republican Mike VanDeWalle for voters in HD 50 (early voting Jan...."

Jan. 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...COMPTROLLER Glenn Hegar (R): 88,588 (33.8%) / 2,683,337 (58.4%) Mike Collier (D): 155,045 (59.2%) / 1,730,267 (37.7%) Ben Sanders..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Libertarians Line Up for 2014 Election

Far right could pose major headache for GOP next November

"...Tea Party crazy Donna Campbell (with San Antonio businessman Mike Novak somewhere in the mix), then Brandin P. Lea..."

Dec. 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Candidate Filings Trickle In

Some incumbents draw challengers, but no serious threats

"...Council Member Elise Chan and former Bexar County Commissioner Mike Novak – a sure sign that the Alamo City..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...campaign moment thus far. The three Democrats – Republican Mike VanDeWalle passed on the invitation – expressed general agreement..."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Headlines

"...Travis County Democratic legislative delegation Jan. 28, beating Republican Mike VanDeWalle in the run-off special election in House District..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature

Point Austin: Lessons on the Wind

Random speculations on the returns

"...progressive base and gather sufficient Sheppard/Reyes voters to leapfrog Mike VanDeWalle, who approached what should be his 40%+ Republican..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...to a run-off between Democrat Celia Israel and Republican Mike VanDeWalle...."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature

Tired of Negative Campaigning

"...to get [Rico] Reyes or the North Austin chiropractor [Mike VanDeWalle] elected. Whatever her reasons, I am strongly against,..."

Oct. 30, 2013 Postmarks

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...low turnout December runoff. The sole Republican, Jollyville chiropractor Mike VanDeWalle, seems an affable fellow who proposes utterly reflexive..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

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