Point Austin: Elections and Consequences

You never know what you're gonna get

"...It's often said that "elections have consequences," although usually in the context of explaining..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...Sheryl Cole at Lloyd Doggett's East Seventh Street headquarters election party Tuesday night, sharing with other newly skeptical Doggett..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

The 'Obamacare' Scare

GOP employs national playbook in Travis County House races

"...of Texas that President Barack Obama isn't running for re-election this year?..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reclaiming Education: Hoping for Sanity at the SBOE

Will it take a miracle to oust the religious right bloc?

"...and campaign expertise for any shot at victory in November. The other three Democratic challengers are running DIY campaigns;..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Demand and Supply

The CBAC makes its recommendations, and the school board ponders its options

"...what should and shouldn't be included in an interim bond-election package, proposed for May. But the CBAC's strongest message..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...political action committee formed to influence May's City Council elections Headlines..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...be horrified." – Democrat Chris Bell, responding to an election trivia question thrown at him during last week's gubernatorial..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Tom DeLay Throws in the Towel

Former majority leader feared getting hammered by one of his own redistricting victims.

"...Ronnie Earle. Instead, the specter of actually losing his re-election bid in November in a safe Republican district –..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...7 Republican and Democratic primaries. See our endorsements and election coverage...."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...had voted early in the District 48 state House election – 2.43% of registered voters. At this rate, Todd..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin state Rep. Elliott Naishtat said Tuesday he'll seek re-election to his House seat in 2006, settling the question..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Mystery Train

Light Rail's narrow defeat at the polls has probably spared Capital Metro an assault by legislators in January. But the agency is trying to figure out how to keep rail on track while satisfying Republican legislators who want sales tax returned.

"...Before the Nov. 7 election, conventional wisdom had the agency "assuming the position and..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Politics & music & the politics of music.

"...On the evening of November 7, I was reminded of this story. Outside of..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Column

Targeting the Fat Cats

On Your Ballot: ALLC's Campaign Reform

"...though courts have ruled such limits are unconstitutional. On November 4, Austin will decide whether to join the reform..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...met Tuesday to discuss possible upcoming changes to Austin's election system. Ron Davis, an unsuccessful city council candidate in..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature

Hispanic Pass Over

Garcia, Spelman Open Cans of Racial Controversy

"...real estate developer Jim Bob Moffett. And the May elections saw Vasquez-Revilla campaigning for Spelman's opponent, homebuilder Manuel Zuniga,..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...Michael Tipton, the one Democrat on that ballot, in November...."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hardly Anybody Has Voted on Police Oversight So Far

See early voting numbers so far

"...of early voting in the May 6 police oversight election is out, and turnout has been less than inspiring...."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Then There's This: Homeward Bound

After last year's loss, housing bond proponents ready for a win

"...What a difference a nonpresidential election year can make for a housing proposal. At this..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...The last time the city held an election for City Council, in May 2011, 7.4% of the..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

This Week in Campaign Fail

Lubbock: Primary, run-off, and now special?

"...Griffin's 47%. He now faces Democrat Carol Morgan in November, but there's a hitch. Isett is stepping down on..."

May 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...Monday marked the first major landmark of the 2010 elections: Filing closed for the March 2 primaries. As Texas..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...the two-term comptroller was trumpeting her confirmation on the November ballot as an independent candidate for governor. After waiting..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

To Bond, or Not to Bond?

Bonds dominate the immediate City Council horizon

"...the newly unanswered questions hanging over the Great Bond Election of 2006 – like, when's the damn thing scheduled,..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to mention that there still will be a run-off election June 1 in two races for the ACC Board...."

May 24, 2002 Column

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...voter turnout than you ever have in a runoff election. To me, it's just staggering -- our last city..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Hightower Lowdown

Hightower on clean elections, corporate genetic research, and living wage legislation

"...Elections Coming Clean? In the midst of the muck and..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...ahead each day thinking, "Name identity," with a future election her real goal...."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Oh, To Be a Constable

10 candidates compete for four open constable seats

"...the biggest challenges of the job comes every presidential election year, when the names of at least a dozen..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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