Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, SD 14

“I get that property tax is painful, [but] we’re never going to have a surplus like this again”

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

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

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

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

July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon

Eddie Rodriguez Concedes Senate Race to Sarah Eckhardt

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

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Eddie Rodriguez Ends Senate Campaign

"I have decided to forego the run-off for Senate …"

July 27, 2020 News Post by Michael King

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Everything You Need to Know to Vote Today

Polls close at 7pm

July 14, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The Other Four Candidates for Senate District 14

More and merry candidates join the fun

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin At Large: Voices In Our (Old) Heads

OK Boomers, do you now regret pushing for 10-1? Where do you think it went wrong?

July 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

So, You Want to Vote by Mail – Now What?

Answers to your VBM questions

"...want to vote in the March primary run-off and SD-14 special election. What boxes do I need to check..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming

Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SD-14 Takes Shape As the May 13 filing deadline for..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...has yet to formally declare his own run. (The SD-14 election hasn't been called yet by Gov. Greg Abbott,..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Despite the Virus, City Council Has Business to Attend To

Health and home on the agenda

"...should they open up after the (likely) May 2 SD-14 special election and May 26 primary run-off...."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...Hence her desire to jump into the SD-14 fray, even as she acknowledged that "if I win,..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...Rodriguez followed his Austin announcement with a tour of SD-14, with stops in Smithville, Bastrop, Manor, Pflugerville, and West..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"..."exploratory committee" to look into his run for the SD-14 seat, which covers most of the city of Austin..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...is the case everywhere else; it's state law), and SD-14, soon to be vacated by Kirk Watson, has the..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

As Kirk Watson Exits, a Special Election for Senator's Successor Looms

Three Democratic elected officials are considering the race

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Begins His Long Goodbye

Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy

"...to Kirk Watson’s departure, and more news about the SD-14 special election-to-be, online and in this week’s print issue...."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Candidates Line Up to File

Candidate filing deadline Dec. 14

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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