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

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

Travis County Republican Chairman Morrow to Protest Trump

Morrow plans to carry "Trump is a child rapist" sign

"...Travis County Republican Chairman Robert Morrow plans to protest Donald..."

Aug. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Johnson knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel the world spinning as..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Dem Chair Shuffle

Who wants to run the Democratic Party here in Austin?

"...Who would have expected the election of the Travis County Democratic Party chair to become one of the..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature 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

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

The Travis County Vote

By region

"...2,324 (3.5%) 2,815 (5.0%) 1,491 (4.3%) 4,751 (3.6%) STRAIGHT PARTY Democratic 124,796 (64.4%) 18,315 (73.9%) 15,433 (62.4%) 27,836 (75.1%)..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Bolton Gives Dems a Clean Travis Sweep

"...The Travis County Republican Party's "No Blue Dot" campaign (referring to..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Michael King

State GOP Fears Libertarian Upset

Republicans see the future, and it is the Libertarian Party of Texas!

"...The Republican Party of Texas is so concerned that Libertarians could win..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Party Loyalties

In the Pct. 2 County Commissioner race, Jeff Heckler learned that a Democratic primary is different from a City Council race.

"...he might have run an altogether different campaign for Travis county commissioner. Heckler, who lost by a surprisingly wide..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Is That Libertarian With a Big 'L' or Small 'L'?

Ron Paul supporters make power-play at GOP SD-25 convention

"...that I want to wipe the Republicans off the Travis County map." That was what Libertarian Party of Texas..."

March 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Party On

"...The local Green and Libertarian parties held their respective Travis County conventions last weekend,..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Libertarian Ganders Goosed by Aleshire – 216 Times

After filing multiple campaign-finance complaints against others, Libertarians get slapped with their own

"...Over the last few city election cycles, Libertarian activists Wes Benedict and Arthur DiBianca have made minor..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tea Party Takes Run-offs

Dewhurst and Wentworth lost to Cruz and Campbell

"...The Texas political establishment took a Tea Party pummeling in the July 31 primary run-offs, as Lt...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Night Party People

Celebrate (or commiserate) with the candidates

"...Election season's end is nigh, and candidates across city, county, state, and federal races will host their last hurrahs..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

"Everyone knows it's really Las Manitas!"

Open mouth, insert … foot?

"...Regarding last week's edict from the Travis County Libertarian Party advising against all seven bond propositions,..."

Oct. 30, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Getting to Know Robert Morrow

Newly elected GOP county chair causing a Republican revolt

"...note a Tuesday, March 8, resolution passed by the Travis County Republican Party Executive Committee...."

March 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Spoilers and Dreamers

Libertarian, Green parties scrap for votes

"...America is a two-party state – in Repub­lican Texas, that's arguably down to..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Night Parties

"...all converge at the celebrations of their respective political party to be with like-minded revelers...."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...After 29 days, only four Travis Co. Republicans had filed for the March 4 primaries,..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...considers the state judicial and Legislature races. Next week: County races. See p.22 for more on the races for..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...a split decision for two lieutenant governor hopefuls, former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle and former Texas AFL-CIO..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Libertarians Line Up for 2014 Election

Far right could pose major headache for GOP next November

"...Once every two years, the Republican Party of Texas gets some bad news. The Libertarian Party..."

Dec. 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Murder by Numbers

"...re-election chances, since the district is still anchored in Travis County, but it looked like he might actually have..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Who's picking whom in the City Council race

"...endorsed Steven Adams. The Black Women's Political Caucus, the Travis Co. Green Party, La Coalición de Huelguistas Chicanos de..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Resistance Is Futile; You Will Be a Libertarian..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Grand Old Mess

Can Travis County Republicans Ever Get It Together?

"...Has anyone checked in on the Travis County Republican Party lately? What a mess. You know..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Democrats Unite Behind Howard for District 48

GOP uncertain how to approach run-off

"...an outright victory in House District 48. Now, GOP party activists are divided on whether Bentzin can turn around..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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