Slay the Dragon

Hard-hitting political documentary shows the menace of gerrymandering is coming back

"...majority of people that they should support you won elections...."

April 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Election Coverage 1998

"...live in Williamson County, should call the Williamson County Elections Office at 499-2498 or go to www.williamson-county.org/elections. Making an..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...an attempt to crack down on dark money in elections, Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, authored Senate Bill 346, which..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Third Court Turns Bright Red

Dem Diane Henson loses her seat But Keith Hampton isn't giving up

"...Third Court is one of 14 intermediate appellate courts statewide, but the Austin-based court, which serves 24 counties, has..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Results

State and local tallies

"...Statewide turnout: 5.22% in governor's race, less in others STATEWIDE,..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

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

Welcome to the Primaries

The Chronicle tells you what this year's state primary candidates are all about: Money, media, and dos Morales-es.

"...Chapter 1 (Statewide Races) If you've been living right, you haven't yet..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

The Electoral Collage

Single-Member Debate

"...But after the 1997 elections, this Manichean view of Austin politics got tossed flat..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Democrats Stay Organized Amidst the Pandemic

Get this party started

"...a lack of clear and prompt guidance at the statewide level, and Texans feeling anxious and isolated, the TDP..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...helped sand smooth the evening's emotions. While the Dems' statewide drought continues (O'Rourke did better than the rest of..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Johnson focuses her ACLU work on statewide legislation but has recently been caught up in a..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...face in the next few years: adapting to rising statewide standards in curriculum and accountability, and seeing to it..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Chronicle Endorsements, May 4 election

"...face in the next few years: adapting to rising statewide standards in curriculum and accountability, and seeing to it..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...of the nine councilmembers elected during the last three elections (four years), they lay claim to everyone but Ronney..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

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

"...Celia Israel, D-Austin, former vice chair of the House Elections Committee, has tried several times to change this law...."

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

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...quality of justice for those who come before him. Statewide U.S. Senate: Maxey Scherr..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...variety pregnancy tests – in order to implement a "statewide program for women seeking alternatives to abortion focused on..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...a renewable form of energy generation. And, you know, statewide goals of 20 percent, that biomass plant would be..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...that one of their own can't possibly win a statewide post in Texas, much less the governor's seat, in..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin at Large: New Voters for a New Texas?

Kirk Watson says it’s possible: “Two million more people are now paying attention”

"...and Texas politics for a while, who understands how elections work, but who wasn't directly involved in a campaign..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Facts and Fantasies

Think globally, vote locally.

"...it appears in the Statesman. There are lots of elections coming up, the daily says. Please vote, they say...."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...Their stated goal was to defeat biased judges in elections, and replace them with candidates untainted by lawyer financing...."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

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

"...2017 state law, mandates it. This law requires that statewide constitutional amendments be numbered, while local measures be labeled..."

April 28, 2023 Column by Ed Espinoza

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

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...in both the July primary run-off and the November elections, the number of voters using mail ballots increased about..."

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

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...all of our coverage from the campaign trail at austinchronicle.com/elections. U.S. President: Elizabeth Warren..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Point Austin: Lessons at Election Time

Vote like our lives (and Austin) depend on it

"...Statewide, numbers are up as well, having already reached close..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Spoilers and Dreamers

Libertarian, Green parties scrap for votes

"...taking 0.87% of Travis County votes compared to 0.31% statewide...."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Starts His Campaign Battle At the Alamo

The gubernatorial candidate is armed with a $21 million war chest

"...ring as a candidate for governor in the 2014 elections...."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Politics Back to School

State Board of Ed races highlight educational tensions

"...studies finally drew the attention of media not only statewide but nationally and even internationally. Among the highlights: The..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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