Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...In advance of the Nov. 5 election, the Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements. Find..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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

It's Almost Time for an Election!

Are you ready for November 5?

"...to participate in the Nov. 5 local and state elections. Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 21, and runs through..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Saskia Henn

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

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

"...neighborhood Chronicle News desk has been gearing up for Election 2020 since the day after the 2016 trainwreck. Trust..."

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

Travis County & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results

City propositions go down; Expo Center wins voters’ hearts

"...Eastern Crescent. County Judge Sarah Eckhardt said in an election-night statement she looks forward to finding out "how soon..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...where incumbent Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, prevailed in a special election in 2018 over former state and U.S. Rep. Pete..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

A Political Guide to Gifting in 2019

Give the gift of hope!

"...– when we elected our first black president that November. Now, after nearly four years of peak insanity in..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Ticker: Final Laps Before E-Day

Countdown to Super Tuesday begins

"...early voting in both the Democratic and Republican primary elections. "As of today, we're breaking turnout records," she said...."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...starting a chain of COVID-related events that scrambled the Election 2020 calendar...."

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

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...more days of early voting to go in the November 2 election, Travis County turnout through Tuesday stands at..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...win." (Easy for her to say: She's unopposed for reelection.) Donation deadlines are even earlier: If you want to..."

Dec. 27, 2019 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

High (Relative) Turnout in Early Voting as Election Day Approaches

Confusion over mail ballots lingers

"...15% – not overwhelming, but high for an interim election...."

July 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan

Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election

"..."It's going to look a lot like the election in Wisconsin," said Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir –..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...side; the drama of the Senate District 14 special election means that every last vote – late mail-ins (including..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza finally ended the..."

Dec. 13, 2019 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

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...to reject these applications not only misapplies the Texas Election Code," argues the pleading, "but also contradicts the State's..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...The 2019 fourth-quarter fundraising efforts in the U.S. Senate and congressional..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Noises From the Primary

The latest on local and state races

"...primary voters. In response to the question, "If the election were held today, for whom would you vote?" Garza..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...race) will go on to face GOP opponents in November. Ten seats are uncontested in this primary, nine held..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Offers $10 Million to County for Palm School

Funds to purchase historic landmark to come from hotel tax

"...Eight months and an election later, the city has finally responded to Travis County's..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Is There a Lawyer in the House?

Legal opinions abound in the lead-up to November's elections

"...it would rather switch than fight, and amended the November ballot language for Proposition B – the petition-initiated referendum..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Column by Michael King

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...In March, City Council voted unanimously to move forward..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Prop B Campaigns Exchange Charges of Being "Republican"

As election day nears both sides of the debate trade barbs

"...especially now that early voting for the Nov. 5 election has nearly ended (Friday, Nov. 1, 7pm). One point..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Post by Michael King

“Fleeing Voters” Delay Travis County Count

Clerk reports 15 boxes required re-scanning for confirmation

"...Final vote counts in the Tuesday Travis County election were not completed until early Wednesday morning. County Clerk..."

Nov. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax

The city’s “Palm District” vs. the county’s Expo Center

"...Court is expected to add an item to the November 2019 election ballot to seek approval for a countywide..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...In 1992, Celia Israel had one thing holding her..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...Texas," who remember the optimism that greeted her 1990 election, understand why Israel wants to bring it back, even..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Moves Along From the Ballot to the Budget

4700 Riverside inches forward, propositions tweaked

"...new language omits references to the cost of future elections mandated by Prop B should it pass, and includes..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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