Urbanists Challenge Linda Guerrero for District 9 Hot Seat

Filling Kathie Tovo's shoes (with houses?)

"...Council, first as an at-large member and then, in 2014, defeating her then-colleague Chris Riley to become the first..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Nuts to You!

Campaign season has entered crazy-time

"...control over who runs for office and who wins elections," and then keeps "mayors and council members under his..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Column by Michael King

AISD Hunts Chief and Trustees

Superintendent Search and Board Campaigns Continue

"...school district are picking a superintendent, and managing board elections. The Austin Independent School Dis­trict faces the conundrum of..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Road to 10-1: Western Additions

Add two more – Districts 8 and 10

"...Catching up on the November City Council races – still unofficial until the formal..."

June 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...several weeks, we've been compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

‘The Newsroom’ Made Me Wish Chivalry Was Still Dead

HBO show ends season 2 with a ride on the mansplain train

"...stuff still led, with News Night’s coverage of the November 2012 elections conducted under the black cloud of the..."

Sept. 16, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...10:05pm: The latest numbers from the Travis County Elections Office...."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...the new, historic city council #ACvotes— Mary Tuma (@TumaTime) November 5, 2014..."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...broad distinctions between the candidates as they look toward November. In his press releases, Adler points to the accomplishments..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

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

"...Celia Israel, D-Austin, former vice chair of the House Elections Committee, has tried several times to change this law...."

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

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...to take complete control of the board in the November 8 election. (The Chronicle contacted Weston, Bone, and candidates..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...of the inaugural class of 10-1 Council members (in 2014, after voters amended the city charter, Austin’s city government..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Carstarphen, What Then?

Austin ISD enters a new era, searching for a road map

"...Low-performing schools. A dismal graduation rate and depressing dropout..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...forth, and a tectonic shift in the board in November's election, tonight's AAFRs have been pared down to four..."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How Are We Going to Vote?

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

"...deadlines loom for July 14 run-offs and other interim elections. The National Context..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: The Argument for Approval Voting

Don’t call them spoilers: These former Senate District 14 candidates think there’s a better alternative to run-offs

"...this has happened. In 2018, Austin had three run-off elections for City Council. Run-off elections are unfortunately commonplace...."

July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon

Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...Scheduling elections is a lengthy process. Every taxing entity has staff..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Voter ID Law Struck Down

5th Circuit: Senate Bill 14 violates Voting Rights Act

"...have been enforcing a discriminatory law through two general elections and countless other local and off-year elections. They have..."

July 20, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...Picked up for review by the nine justices in November, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt (formerly v. Cole, and..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Summer Doldrums, Autumn Buzz

City Council has entered its annual summer hiatus, but the election money race has begun

"...looming matter for August is the decision on a November bond proposal – now expected to include both rail..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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

Chronicle Endorsements

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

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...Congress. Over these seven years, Casar has won four elections for the seat (counting both the general and run-off..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Celia Israel on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Pandering to 3% of the electorate is not in anyone's best interest”

"...Austin’s Alliance for Public Transportation, prevailed in a January 2014 special election for the northern Travis County district. She’s..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Chronicle' Endorsement

"...advantage of incumbency on the general election ballot in November. Fortunately for Israel, her two former Democratic opponents –..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

Then There's This: Campaign Cash

Austin's real estate community fared well on their election investments, but affordable housing got dropped in the grease

"...expand the City Council to 11 members, move council elections to November (the next one is in 2014), and..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...but in both the July primary run-off and the November elections, the number of voters using mail ballots increased..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...the biggest stories the city’s facing right now, from elections to immigration to soccer. We hope that it can..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Bonds: 'Death By a Thousand Cuts'

Even with Propositions 1 and 3 passing, AISD's election campaign appeared doomed from the start

"...In most elections, creeping over 50% support is good enough. But in..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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