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

Billion-Dollar AISD Bond Goes to Vote in November

Billion-dollar bond will go to vote in November

"...to approve a $1.05 billion bond package in the November general election...."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Results: Meat and Potatoes

Travis County, Austin ISD come up big on bond projects

"...in just after 7pm, and support actually increased on Election Day. When the final votes were tallied, Prop A..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 LGBTQ Victories of 2017

“The things that make us different, those are our superpowers”

"...Y’all, Gay Place knows 2017 – and 2016 for that matter – was hella..."

Dec. 28, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

County Bonds Set for November

$93.4 million for transportation, $91.5 million for parks

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget

Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million

"...Council remains knee-deep in deliberations over the fiscal year 2017 city budget. In its largest incarnation, that's the $3.7..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Troxclair Won’t Seek Re-election for City Council

No incumbent will run in District 8

"...Wednesday afternoon when she announced that she won't seek re-election in November. Troxclair, who spent much of the spring..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Notes: Ward Politics

Troxclair gets her man

"...of an unnamed conservative candidate to succeed her in November; on Monday, that conservative turned out to be Frank..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Ticker

Gotta endorse somebody

"...nevertheless, she persisted." With that sly reference to her 2017 rebuke from Major­ity Leader Mitch McConnell, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Local and State Election Ticker

Mamas Walking, Mamas Voting Edition

"...home was the largest residential user of water in 2017. The fundraising pitch proclaimed that McCaul used "1.4M gallons..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

And They’re Off … for Next November!

Parsing out potential re-election campaigns on City Council

"...not quite. After we speculated in passing about next November's City Council campaigns ("Point Austin," Sept. 22), it occurred..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Trustee Election Sees Highest Turnout Ever

Zapata, Foster to join board; two races set for run-off

"...After the highest turnout in any Austin ISD trustee election ever, Ofelia Maldonado Zapata (District 2) and Kevin Foster..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Election Ticker: You’ve Got to Be Joking

Laughing our way through campaign season

"...Friends in homophobic places: Sam Russo, who's running for..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...Well, our endorsements are out, and wouldn't you know,..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...of early voting (Feb. 20 through March 1) and election day, Tuesday, March 5. We urge readers to be..."

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

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

Point Austin: Adler’s 2017 Austin Checklist

As 2018 dawns, the mayor compiles a list of accomplishments

"...most notably the beginning of the mayor's campaign for re-election (formal announcement to come Jan. 14 at the sentimental..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Column by Michael King

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...Last November, a few days after the election, I sent my..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...they seem motivated to elbow progressive candidates out of elections by backing more moderate, business-friendly Democrats." A spokesperson for..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

2017 Revel Solstice Festival

Two recent concerts in the summerlong fest played up the informality and intimacy of Revel's approach to classical music

"...the music like no one is watching.'" In its 2017 Solstice Festival, a summerlong concoction of classical music, poetry,..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

First of Final Four Bond Election Task Force Listening Sessions Tonight

Members working with $640 million framework

"...The Bond Election Advisory Task Force is holding an additional four public..."

Jan. 9, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Out of Ink 2017: Object Lessons

This year’s crop of new 10-minute plays captures the apprehension in the air but with creativity and craft

"...the 2016 Fling occurred just one week after the November election. Add to that the fact that one of..."

May 5, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

ACC Reopens Historic Campus Ahead of Bond Election

ACC shows what it can do with less than $50 million

"...2014. Work on the Rio Grande campus began in 2017 and was led by Austin's Studio 8 Architects and..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Public Notice: What a Difference a Year Makes

Election news, and your city at work

"...While we wait to see what magical new piece..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

AISD: Propositions for a Full Board

Trustees mull bond package after Geronimo Rodriguez tabbed to succeed Paul Saldaña in District 6

"...complete his unexpired term, rather than calling a special election, and received three applications: Foundation Communities' St. Elmo Neighborhood..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Campaign Notes: Adler vs. ?

Citywide election pool begins to fill up

"...nonpartisan City Council races that will take place next November. Three of the council members up for re-election have..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Bondology

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

"...next 12 days – early voting is underway, with Election Day set for Nov. 7 – Travis County commissioners..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD’s Billion Dollar Bond

Plans include investments in 41 items, including five new schools

"...to place a $1.5 billion bond proposition on the November ballot – by far the biggest request for construction..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...a $1 billion bond package coming before voters in November, the district's emphasis now falls on preparing for the..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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