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

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

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

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

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...run-off. We've got some Election Day results in for Travis County. Watson and Israel's vote share both dropped a..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

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

Travis Judicial Dems Win One, Lose One

Democrat secures county judicial race, while Republican wins 3rd Court seat

"...brutal E-night for Democrats in Texas, including some in Travis County, but the toll spared judicial candidate Tim Sulak,..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...to shout-out people who are doing good and encourage Dems in really tough races; regardless of your centrist, leftist,..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

County Dems: Vincent Harding Out, Rick Cofer In?

Election set for March 6 to fill Harding’s seat

"...Travis County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Harding will not run..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results

City propositions go down; Expo Center wins voters’ hearts

"...• Meanwhile, Travis County's Prop A – enabling the redevelopment of the..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

No Chairs for Travis County in House Committees

Local delegation still scores six vice-chairs

"...bipartisanship and collegiality to the seemingly begrudging inclusion of Dems on the Senate side. There are even committees with..."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Early Voting Numbers Out

"...DISTRICT COURTS: BAIRD AND NARANJO WELL UP ON REPUBLICANS COUNTY: DEMS ALL WINNING EASILY EXCEPT PCT. 2 JUSTICE OF..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis Dems Allege GOP Voter Intimidation Plot

Claim East and SE Austin minorities targeted

"...and intimidation by pro-Republican groups have been rocking Harris County (Houston) during the early voting period. Today, the Travis..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

So Much for Those Travis Republican Districts

"...2001 Lege redistricting, an extra district was carved into Travis County, increasing our delegation from five seats to six,..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Elliott Naishtat Retiring, Dems Brace for Primary

Update: six candidates already filed to replace veteran rep

"...politics: Democrat Rep. Elliott Naishtat, the dean of the Travis County House delegation, has announced he will not run..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...Former Travis County Judge Sarah Eck­hardt's resignation to run for (and..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Are Dems Already Outvoting Republicans?

Both sides tout early numbers showing problems for GOP

"...and do so), but there are rumblings afoot that Dems are leading the early voting...."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

County Party Chairs

Thumbnail sketches of the county chair candidates

"...The Chronicle does not endorse in the races for county party chairs, as we consider those races to be..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis Dems and GOP Accuse Each Other of Dirty Tricks

"...The Travis County Democratic and Republican parties are hurling charges at..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Dems Get King Street Financial Records

No hearing scheduled for today

"...King Street Patriots, a Tea Party group that the Dems accuse of not properly reporting election-related donations and harrassing..."

Oct. 25, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...only that – literally zero of the nine races Dems were so hopeful about succeeded. But in a dismal..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3, Voting Rolls Mystery Part 2: The County's Side, and Voter ID Bill Redux

"...Nov. 5, 2002, was a heady day for Travis County Republicans. Statewide, the "GOP tidal wave" had seized..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Thumbnails: Federal & County

"...sea of red: Rarely has that been truer for Travis County than in the wake of the 2014 statewide..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...as she commonly does; the state representative from northeast Travis County's House District 50 got her political start way..."

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

Can Dems Flip the Suburbs?

Democratic challengers target two vulnerable Central Texas House districts

"...47 in 2010, it ran cleanly along most of Travis County's southern border. Redistricting shifted its core to engulf..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

LegeLand: Some Key Committee Seats for Local Dems

Funding battles will start in meeting rooms

"...the 76-74 split on the floor. Inevitably, with the Dems only holding 49 seats in 2011, they lost several..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems Building Serious War Chests

Who'd a thunk? Democrats are actually outraising Republicans in some hot House races.

"...races. Here's a look at the campaign money in Travis County and beyond: House District 47 (Travis Co.)Valinda Bolton*..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

More Dems File in State Judicial Races

Keith Hampton, Amy Clark Meachum announce for high Texas courts

"...has served since 2001. Byrne was previously an assistant Travis County Attorney, and in private practice was a civil..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Doggett, Travis Returned to Normalcy

New congressional map gives Travis a three-way split, which is a lot better than five

"...consequences are enormous but are summed up in the Travis County congressional fights. The GOP plan would have split..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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