Meet the Candidate: Huey Rey Fischer

Fischer has spent time working under the Capitol dome for a trio of Dem legislators

"...In politics, there's a simple equation. You can have youth, or you..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidate: John Sisson

Sheriff candidate calls for end to S-Comm

"...a position he's held since 2004. Thus far, four candidates have announced they're in the race for his seat...."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Meet the Candidate: Sally Hernandez

The not-yet candidate talks the issues

"...last week, he announced that he may be considering another run after all). Thus far, four candidates have announced..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Meet the Candidate: Todd Radford

Lakeway police chief seeks sheriff's post

"...a position he's held since 2004. Thus far, four candidates have announced they're in the race for his seat...."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Meet the Candidate: Don Rios

Longtime TCSO officer runs for sheriff

"...a position he's held since 2004. Thus far, four candidates have announced they're in the race for his seat...."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

HD 47: Everybody Into the Candidate Pool

Five Dems vie to face off against Paul Workman

"...since 2011 has represented a district which mainly encompasses the Lakeway area and dips into southern parts of Travis..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Meet the Candidate: Heather Way

Way says she'll focus on the growing economic divide and affordability crisis if elected

"...There was never supposed to be a competitive Democratic primary..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa

Hinojosa stands as the most high-profile establishment candidate among the HD 49 contenders

"...It's no secret that the next legislative session will be dominated by public school..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Candidate From Brown & Root

As Halliburton CEO, Dick Cheney and his employer made millions on government projects.

"...Herman Brown's huge bet on the Mansfield Dam just keeps paying off. It made Brown..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Meet the Candidate: Blake Rocap

Lobbyist turned legislator hopeful is a longtime civil and reproductive rights advocate

"...Old state reps never leave the Capitol, they just become lobbyists. Why not? The money's..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The War Room

"...Spin doctoring and strategic planning seem at odds with the documentarian's reveal-all approach to filmmaking. Given these inherent tensions,..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...The Dream Team Scheme..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...down this year from her Place 3 seat on the dais, has attended a few of the candidate forums..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Review: Kid Candidate

How one young prankster upended Amarillo politics

"...video announcing his candidacy for Amarillo city council. At the time, Pedigo had no intention of launching an actual..."

March 16, 2021 SXSW Post by Matthew Monagle

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...The strategy was supposed to solidify power for Tom DeLay...."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cracks in the Ceiling

An extended Q&A with Ann Richards biographer Jan Reid

"...Last week the Chronicle sat down for a conversation with Jan Reid,..."

Oct. 25, 2012 Arts Post by Michael King

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watsonphotograph by John Anderson It was a blustery..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Lewis Conway Jr.: Council Candidate ... DJ?

District 1 candidate to soundtrack Austin DSA Drag Prom

"...Lewis Conway Jr. isn't just an aspiring politician: The District 1 City Council candidate has also got himself..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Gene Kelly: The Democratic Party's Version of Herpes

No, not THAT ONE!

"...The nuisance who just won't go away, Gene Kelly, is..."

Dec. 24, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Shaking the Money Tree

The Sources Differ, But the Aim's the Same

"...around noon, Bill Spelman and Manuel Zuniga were working the room where a political forum was about to get..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Front Runner

Jason Reitman revisits a long-ago time when a sex scandal could ruin a candidate's shot at the presidency

"...Even though Jason Reitman’s new film The Front Runner revisits politician Gary Hart’s failed campaign to..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Road to 10-1: Western Additions

Add two more – Districts 8 and 10

"...Catching up on the November City Council races – still unofficial until the..."

June 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Ides of March

George Clooney's modern morality tale about the ongoing battle between idealism and corruption in the political realm is perfectly cast.

"...The perfectly captured gray slush of Ohio in winter provides..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...hype over Blue Texas 2020, our long-awaited turn in the spotlight as the nation's newest, biggest, and prettiest battleground..."

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

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...They're out early, long before lunchtime, in the off-and-on rain,..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...A candidate and a campaign team have a limited amount of..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...Outside a committee hearing room during the 82nd Texas Legislature, I ran into Austin political consultant..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Sen. Cory Booker Tells Austin to Embrace the “Moral Moment” We’re In

Presidential candidate spoke Wednesday at Cheer Up Charlies

"...Under the hazy purple lights of Cheer Up Charlies, Democratic presidential..."

Aug. 29, 2019 News Post by Roxy Bonafont

City Hall Hustle: The Hustle for Place 1

Who are the new coalitions?

"...While the race for Austin mayor has been garnering the most..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...The three finalists vying to be Austin's next chief of..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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