With More Pro-Voucher Republicans Elected, What’s Next in the Fight Over School Vouchers

Dems look to flip Republican seats in the November election

"...convention in June, that assertion overlooks one detail: the November election. At the convention, Dems hammered Republicans’ promise to..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...When TribFest first started to roll out its 2022 speakers and programs a few months back, one could..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

Stay home and vote?

"...Follow our November 2022 election coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: Make a Run From the Border

So, when and how did Texas MAGApublicans decide to be terrified of Mexicans?

"...counties bordering Austin, is pretty reliably red in most elections, but Lockhart itself is more of a dark brownish..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Almost Cut My Entire Elections Office: Gillespie County (home to roughly 30,000 people and..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...get cannabis decriminalization on the ballot in San Marcos' November 2022 local elections...."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the races..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...a voter-approved charter amendment aligning Austin’s mayoral and presidential elections – a move that is expected to result in..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...The filing window for City Council elections does not officially open for another month, but the..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...be ever in your favor). For ongoing coverage, visit austinchronicle.com/elections, where you can also find a streamlined, unannotated version..."

Feb. 11, 2022 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

Opinion: Proposition A ... and A and A and A: The Case for Reforming How We Label Ballot Measures

Opinion: It's time for us to do something revolutionary – go through the whole alphabet before starting over again at A

"...the last Prop A? No, not the one in November of 2022, the one in May of 2022. Or..."

April 28, 2023 Column by Ed Espinoza

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...adopted the county's $1.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2022. The General Fund operating costs address public safety ($117.4..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...conservative voters to elect a Republican, and in past elections the comparatively suburban district has swung between conservative and..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chito Vela Sails to City Council

Vela wins D4 special election in a landslide

"...In total, 3,608 people cast a ballot in the..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...Round Rock, may see when they hold their board elections in November. Lake Travis Families PAC controls a war..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...as the last one. You probably recall that the 2022 election featured the “One Family” slate, five far-right ideologues..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Republicans Unite Behind Vouchers

But now they have to write the bill

"...Arizona instituted a universal voucher program in 2022 which allows any family in the state to take..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...past, bodes very well for the general" – her November showdown against three-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn...."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

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

Stacey Abrams TribFest Panel Gives Texans a Therapy Session on Voter Suppression

Voting is medicine, Abrams says

"...Like many good therapy sessions, the conversation began with..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

AISD Bus Maintenance Stays in District, Keeping Jobs Local

Keeping the green machines green

"...to reach its 2027 goal of 50% electric. The 2022 bond proposal allocates $25.7 million for low emission school..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Texas Voters Prove Once Again They Don't Always Know Who They're Voting For

Throwing darts at the ballot

"...Gov. Greg Abbott will face Beto O'Rourke in the November general election. No surprise there: The incumbent garnered a..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...facts has overshadowed the reality of the rest. This November, voters are being asked to approve a major new..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eddie Rodriguez Concedes Senate Race to Sarah Eckhardt

Longtime House rep foregoes run-off, emphasizes Dem party unity

"...the district to move on, and let's concentrate on November."..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...remove more than a dozen charter amendments from the November ballot after a court ruling last week, the Statesman..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...the torch. Late-breaking results from the technically challenged county elections website and a request for a recount heightened the..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...That could change in November. Alison Alter, D10’s Council member since 2017, is not..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...at-large mayor) in 2012 and held its first 10-1 elections (all 11 seats open, more than 80 candidates) two..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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