Democrats Take Vote-by-Mail to Supreme Court

TDP and voters request Supremes to lift stay on VBM for all

"...The Texas Democratic Party and three under-65 voters filed motions to..."

June 16, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Federal Judge Legalizes Vote-by-Mail

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery allows universal vote by mail

"...Ken Paxton's own opinions, Judge Biery ruled that all Texas voters are currently "disabled" under state election law, and..."

May 19, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Perry Back To Slash and Burn

Governor's Texas Budget Compact called hypocritical

"...After goon-squading his way through how Texas treats its young, its old, its weak, its infrastructure..."

April 16, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Issues Proclamation Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Sites

Only one location per county allowed under the order

"...Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation requiring Texas counties to limit ballot drop-off sites to one location...."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Early Voting Under Way

Time to cast ballots around the state

"...Good Monday morning, Texas. At 7am, if you are registered to vote, you..."

Oct. 18, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Mystery Men Mysterious No More

2008 becomes the election year of "follow the money."

"...Leininger or Bob Perry? Don't worry, you will, if Texas Dems have anything to say about it. According to..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Soul Searching

Asleep at the Switch

"...The party fell victim to the complacency that came from being..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Nov. 6 election

"...Northwest Democrats, South Austin Democrats, Stonewall Democrats of Austin, Texas Alliance for Retired Americans (Austin), Texas Vote Environment PAC,..."

Oct. 25, 2018 News Post

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...we’ll be watching the returns all night in contested Democratic races, plus select GOP races. Follow the Chronicle's News..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...in policy discussions of school performance and accountability. The Texas Education Agency classifies 53% of AISD students as economically..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

The Banker vs. the Prosecutor

As the primary campaign winds to an abrupt close, what do we know about Sanchez and Morales?

"...campaign. At a daylong rally organized to introduce the party's candidates to Williamson County voters, Morales spoke last, after..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and professional..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...Governor: Lupe Valdez We're not impressed with either major Democratic candidate and call on the Texas Democratic Party to..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...8pm: The big banner screaming "Republicans: The Future of Texas" is easy to shrug off with only 1% of..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...Not surprisingly, neither of the top two major Democratic gubernatorial candidates, in a sea of sorely underwhelming contenders,..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Maxey Goes Statewide?

Is an openly gay Austin liberal the answer to rebuilding the state Democratic Party?

"...Can an openly gay Austin liberal lead the Texas Democratic Party into the 21st century? That depends on..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Soechting Rallies the Troops

State Dem chair says Texas is winnable – if Texans fight back

"...his brief tenure as the new chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Charles Soechting has quickly developed a reputation..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...Beware the Straight Party Vote Straight-ticket voting may be a convenient way to..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...known what a great reception we'd get in South Texas, he would have drawn the district to Canada instead."..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...was an early favorite among the state's most influential Democratic leaders, including former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and former..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The GOP's New Crowded House

They carry more weight, but is it muscle or fat?

"...about ruling in Hell rather than serving in Heaven? Texas Democrats are left wondering which side of that equation..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week "I don't think we have racial bias in Texas any more. … I simply believe you should be..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...few kinda-sorta-progressive accomplishments of President Bush's Austin years – Texas' 1997 patient protection law allowing lawsuits against HMOs (which..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Day at the Races

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

"...matter. Here are some to watch:What's Doing in Central Texas Being a bitter desert where Democratic seed can find..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

"...the final analysis, Bush's absence may have hurt his party's goals as much as it aided them. Without the..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

The Alfaro Case

"...Doggett with Erin Hall and Jeanne Starzel of the Texas Chapter of the American Cancer Society photograph by Charles..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...a lot? Opinions differed on Tuesday. The Travis County Democratic Party hit the "worry" button with a scoldy e-blast:..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

And They're Off!

Money flows into Texas House horse races

"...terms, they sure didn't act like it. But two Democratic challengers to their House seats have by now shaken..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Political action committees spent big bucks in Texas in 2000, and most of it came from businesses.

"...million dollars trying to influence government and elections in Texas during the two-year 2000 election cycle, and most of..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Political Guide to Gifting in 2019

Give the gift of hope!

"...White House, not to mention ongoing conservative control over Texas, hope is again sparkling on the horizon. Be it..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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