Hillary Clinton, Anthony Fauci Headline This Year's 100% Virtual Texas Tribune Festival

Programming includes Ted Cruz and Lincoln Project mischiefmakers

"...The Texas Tribune Festival has never had trouble drawing top policymakers..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Save Texas Schools Gets Back in the Game

Protesters call foul on education funding

"...the capitol today as part of the second Save Texas Schools rally. Many spoke to the crowd, but it..."

March 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

2020 Texas Democrat Target List

Eyeballing the districts where Texas Dems can make headway in flipping the House

"...If Texas Democrats hold the 12 House seats they gained in..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Supreme Court Rules Laura Pressley Election Challenge “Moot”

Protracted case comes down in favor of Council Member Greg Casar

"...[UPDATE BELOW] In an opinion released Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that Laura Pressley’s contest of the..."

Jan. 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Texas House: The Travis Delegation

Can Ana Jordan put a Democrat back in the HD 47 seat?

"...to 2010, when Valinda Bolton bested Republicans in back-to-back elections...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

May 24 Primary Run-Off Elections

Early Voting May 16-20; Election Day Tue., May 24

"...for TX-21 (Chip Roy's district); Repub­licans will pick in Texas House District 19 and U.S. Reps. for TX-35 (to..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...Conser­vation District. Find all our election coverage online at austinchronicle.com/elections. Straight Ticket: Democratic (with exceptions as noted below)..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

What You Need and Where to Early Vote in the Nov. 2 Elections

Early Voting Oct. 18-29

"...VOTER ID: Texas law requires registered voters to show one of seven..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

Austin at Large: New Voters for a New Texas?

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

"...to talk to someone who's been around Austin and Texas politics for a while, who understands how elections work,..."

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

So Many Elections, So Little Time

Senate bill could have unintended consequences for local elections

"...for some completely different election news: A seemingly innocuous Texas Senate bill, passed and awaiting the governor's signature, may..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend

From Dana to Dyana

"...Dyana Limon-Mercado's first job after graduating from Texas State University was working as a clerk in the..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

What Elections?

TV News: Killing Bambi Gets the Spotlight

"...TV airwaves Saturday night, one would think that local elections were taken seriously by the news departments of these..."

May 9, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Nov. 3 General and Special Elections

Early Voting: Oct. 19-30

"...list of precinct locations by calling 238-VOTE or visiting www.traviscountyelections.org...."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...For the first time ever, voters across Texas will be asked to elect some of the people..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July Elections?

State, local officials at odds over how people qualify

"...14. A state district court said yes – but Texas Attor­ney General Ken Paxton says he'll appeal...."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...Elsewhere, Mike Collier, a former Texas Democratic Party finance chair and retired Houston accountant, won..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

May 24 Primary Run-Off Elections

Early Voting May 16-20

"...VOTER ID: Texas law requires registered voters to show one of seven..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

May 7 Elections Give Validation to Austin's Values

A taste of Austin politics in the suburbs

"...common campaign theme leading up to last weekend's local elections across Central Texas was that "Austin" itself – its..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Nov. 2 Joint General and Special Elections

Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 29

"...Get a list of precinct locations at 238-VOTE or www.traviscountyelections.org...."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

March 2 Joint Primary Elections

Voting information and locations

"...list of precinct locations by calling 238-VOTE or visiting www.traviscountyelections.org...."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...Depending on your partisan bent, the departure of Texas House Democrats to Washington, D.C., this week can be..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Democrats Stay Organized Amidst the Pandemic

Get this party started

"...ago, in the Before Time of early March, the Texas Democratic Party had just rolled out its ambitious organizing..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. Celia Israel on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Pandering to 3% of the electorate is not in anyone's best interest”

"...County district. She’s served on the House Transportation and Elections committees and as a leader in the House Democratic..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Secretary of State Gets Schooled on Voting Rights

Meanwhile, a hefty TV ad targets voter suppression bill

"...Texas Secretary of State David Whitley – the frontman of..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Supports Fair Elections Now Act

"...the Committee on House Administration will consider the Fair Elections Now Act, a sweeping and historic bill that gives..."

Sept. 16, 2010 Postmarks

Texas Dems Sue Over Vote-Counting Method

Recount gives incumbent Linda Harper-Brown the victory, but Democrats aren't ready to throw in the towel

"...month after Election Day, the last seat in the Texas House of Representatives has finally been settled. After a..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County: Yes, we have elections ...

What you'll find on those ballots just outside of town

"...of council, municipal utility district, and school district board elections, plus a few hundred million dollars in bond propositions,..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Board Elections: Meet the Candidates

The candidates on taxing districts, remedial boot camps, and student culture

"...Elections for three seats on the Austin Community College board..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...a sec to fully appreciate it: The upcoming November elections (and their inevitable December run-offs) will see the retirement..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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