Rick Cofer Withdraws From Race for Travis County Democratic Chair

Frontrunner's exit clouds what looked like one-horse race

"...declared candidate to become the next chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, is withdrawing from the race...."

Oct. 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...called to concede the race for chairperson of the Travis County Democratic Party...."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...races of their careers, but that may change once Travis, Harris and Bexar counties are all fully counted overnight...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...The three Democratic primary races for Travis County offices featured impressive candidates..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...The March 3 primaries in Travis County and throughout Texas did not deliver too many..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...Travis County can no longer, thankfully, claim to be the..."

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

Travis County D.A. Moore Pushes Back Against Firefighters' Claims

Says the job of her office is to "see that justice is done" for victims and the accused

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore has called the videos..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...After a three-year legal battle, Travis County has settled federal and state lawsuits brought against..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Then There's This: The Awesome Power of Women

Political group aims to increase voter turnout and so much more

"...A new political action committee called the Texas Women Vote Project is on a mission to move more..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002

Early voting through Friday, March 8

"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary:
March 12, 2002

Early Voting through Friday, March 8

"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Club 'Stacking' = Democratic Drama

Fairness of endorsement process in dispute

"...Austin's Democratic clubs are the smallest building-blocks in the political firmament..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Women's March Returns to Signal Boost All Women’s Rights

UPDATED: Event looks to rally the vote in 2020

"...on the Texas Capitol Saturday, Jan. 18, for the Women's March redux. The event features nearly 20 speakers in..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...In House District 47 in western Travis County, Democratic incumbent Vikki Good­win narrowly won reelection by..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: Anne McAfee Stands With Women

Activist recovering after taking ill at historic filibuster

"...Eighty-two-year-old Anne McAfee missed the big Stand With Texas Women rally at the Cap­itol on Monday. Had it not..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination

"...monolith of the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center, newly retired County Court-at-Law Judge Mike Denton formally announced his candidacy for..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002

Early Voting: Saturday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 8

"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

We Need Strong Women

"...Dear Editor, In Amy Smith's summary of the Travis County judge election, she misses the point of the..."

March 6, 2014 Postmarks

AWPC: Women's Caucus = Women's Endorsement

AWPC returns to its feminist roots, but not everyone's happy

"...Late last year, the Austin Women's Political Caucus was handed a do-or-die directive by its..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Amy 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..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Public Notice: More Drama in Hays County

Plus APD at City Council, and what’s one man’s trash ...

"...fight over the expansion of SH 45 in Southwest Travis County took a bizarre turn last week, with Hays..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Notable Democratic Endorsements

A roundup of the Dem clubs' recommendations for the March 4 primary

"...Here's a selection of announced endorsements in Travis Co. Democratic primary races...."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Democratic and Republican Joint Runoff: April 9

"...For further voting info, contact the Travis County Clerk's Office, 238-VOTE, or the county Web site:..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...the speech Rick Noriega just gave to the Texas Democratic Party Convention. (No, I didn't type it in as..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

No Need for Election Detox

County Judge primary campaign begins to bubble

"...simmering for some weeks, and before too long, the Travis County races will take center stage...."

Nov. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Andy Brown and the Bold-Faced Names

County Judge candidate garners major endorsements

"...a combination school fundraiser and political rally Thursday night, Travis County judge candidate Andy Brown announced several high-profile endorsements..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...night? Will Texas inch a little closer to turning Travis-County-blue? Will D6 voters show CM Don Zimmerman the door?..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Courting the Vote

Three Vie for County Court at Law No.6

"...Jade Meeker..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

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