Travis County Constable, Precinct 2: Mud & Experience

Incumbent files defamation suit against opponent in this particularly bloody battle

"...political races, but the three-way Democratic primary fight for Travis County Precinct 2 Constable may have hit a new..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Constable Candidates

March 10, 2000 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final tally here....."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Libertarians on the November Travis County Ballot

Third party files for 12 offices

"...For what it's worth, the Travis County Libertarian Party has nominated 12 people for the..."

March 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...primary is mostly boring this year); for statewide and multi-county (Congress, State Board of Education) numbers, go to Texas..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...It's been 143 years since Travis County elected a Republican into this office. Odds are,..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...very good... I'm prepared and ready to go" as TravisCo Comm Pct 1 #ACvotes— Amy Kamp (@amyleekramp) March 2,..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...the queue to run for the Dem nomination for Travis County attor­ney (incumbent David Escamilla is retiring). The others..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County

"...The most strongly contested Travis County campaign is likely to be the race for..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County 'Death Spiral'

Facing a personnel dilemma, the commissioners respond: Fire everybody!

"...When the Travis County commissioners narrowly voted Sept. 1 to terminate two..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements, Travis County Early Voting

Democratic Primary Run-offs

"...Democratic contests that remain unsettled and are on the Travis Co. ballot (depending on your precinct) for the April..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Travis County Races

A big day for the Democrats locally, as usual

"...As expected, Democrats dominated Travis County elections Tuesday. In contested races, Margaret Moore bested..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Constable Says Politics Drove Recall of Warrants

Pre-election antics get off to a roaring start

"...If you have an outstanding speeding ticket in Travis County's Precinct 2, break out the checkbook fast. Justice..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Confounded Constable

County Judge Sam Biscoe Wins a Bureaucratic & Political Battle With Constable Bruce Elfant.

"...The routine business of a county constable's office can be as dull as cobwebs...."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Oh, To Be a Constable

10 candidates compete for four open constable seats

"...Pity the poor constables of Travis County. Every four years they have to..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...Anyone who's ever pondered the mystery of why constable races are so insanely and personally competitive, consider this:..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Constable 101

An introduction to the county constable's office

"...Barring the occasional controversy, Travis County constables typically maintain a low profile -- until..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

What's a Constable to Do?

Candidates clash over job descriptions in Precinct 3 and 5 contests

"...Travis County's constables run the judicial-branch cop shop; their deputies..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

County Commissioner Precinct 4: New Guard vs. Old

Two generations square off for Precinct 4 county commissioner

"...Unlike many longtime local Democratic officeholders, Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez has never had the luxury..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis Redistricting on Deck

Commissioners debate redrawing of precinct boundaries

"...Redistricting battles aren't just for the Legislature; the Travis County Commissioners Court took up the topic at its..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues

Constable Gary Griffin's attorney: 'This case is not over.'

"...Court of Appeals in Austin ruled against Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin, upholding District Judge James Clawson's 2006 decision..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo Officials Close Ranks in Constable Race

Maverick WilCo Republican constable under fire from county officials

"...of their own Republican Party members – Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin, a three-term incumbent who faces former Austin..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo Constable Lawsuit: Crying wolf ... and mayhem

Courthouse dogs bark that Constable Gary Griffin may have broken law by including mental-health-call-related 911 logs as evidence in his civil case against county

"...Williamson County's courthouse dogs are at it again. This time, they're..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...slack times for state candidates and campaign operatives in Travis County, with few contested primaries on tap. But a..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

As usual, election night returns came slowly, turnout was low, and there wasn't much suspense.

"...Here are the final Travis County results in the presidential primary and for local..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...are in, and (in most cases) the candidates in Travis County can head straight into general election mode. So..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Commissions, Complaints, and Candidates

Intrigue and drama over technical lobbying laws

"...over property appraisals continues; another Democratic candidate enters the Travis County Sheriff's race; and more...."

Dec. 7, 2015 News Post

Commissioner Race Heats Up

Shea formally announces her candidacy for Pct. 2

"...At her campaign kickoff for Travis County Commissioner June 15, Brigid Shea sounded a familiar..."

June 23, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

First Views from the Convention Floor

Live blogging from the Texas Democratic State Convention floor

"...Watson in the house! (And, on another local note, Travis County Constable Bruce Elfant has been elected sergeant at..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Meurer Demurs on Replacing Earle

Meurer not among Democrats hoping to replace Ronnie Earle

"...While the Travis County Republican Party has managed to rustle up five..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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