Top 10 Election Stories

Republicans hit the lottery

"...National damage to the Democrats hit home, taking down Valinda Bolton in southwest Travis County and first-termer Diana Maldonado..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 14-21

"...DEBATE State representative candidates duke it out with incumbent Valinda Bolton. Noon-1pm. 91.7FM, KOOP Radio. www.koop.org. Thursday21..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Around the House

Negativity thrives in state House primary run-offs

"...wife of a lobbyist. Workman now faces incumbent Rep. Valinda Bolton, D-Aus­tin, in November, in what is likely to..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Races Yield Weak Brew

Texas tea party efforts peter out

"...was no such certainty in HD 47, Democratic Rep. Valinda Bolton's seat. Attorney Holly Turner and construction investor Paul..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Campaign Finance Reports

Cash makes the contender

"...47, all three Republican challengers to Democratic incumbent Rep. Valinda Bolton kick-started their campaigns with personal loans, but developer..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Political and Business Leaders Oppose Lake Travis Wastewater Discharge

Leander and Granite Shoals have petitioned TCEQ to lift discharge ban

"...Led by Austin state Rep. Valinda Bolton, a group including Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Austin..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Scorecard: Grading the CenTex Delegation

How did our legislators do?

"...star; next session will determine how far he goes. Valinda Bolton: B..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature

When Good Things Happen to Bad Bills – and Vice Versa

Bad bills fly, while good bills die

"...place some limits there as well, but Austin Rep. Valinda Bolton's bill to do just that missed the May..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff

2009 Lege: Local Delegates Lay Out Agendas

Austin's Lege delegates ready to go back to work

"...Valinda Bolton (HD 47) has yet to prefile any bills,..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems Rake in the Dough

Central Texas Republicans just can't keep up

"...challenger Pam Waggoner's $13,032, while in HD 47, Rep. Valinda Bolton's $125,448 cash on hand should serve her well..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The November Election

Campaign finance reports can tell you a lot about a candidate

"...stronghold of former GOP Rep. Terry Keel: Democratic incumbent Valinda Bolton has raised $120,016 since the beginning of the..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Circle C Democrats Inaugural Meeting Saturday

Dems assert themselves in Republican stronghold

"...AREA DEMOCRATS Congressman Lloyd Doggett and State House Representative Valinda Bolton to Speak As the Heated Primary Race Continues..."

Feb. 27, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Newsdesk

Stalking Awareness Month, good; publicizing it at end of designated month, pointless

"...Wednesday, Jan. 23, first lady Anita Perry and Rep. Valinda Bolton, D-Austin, proclaimed January 2008 the first-ever Stalking Awareness..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Youth Commission Trouble

Scandal enveloping Texas Youth Commission has only gotten worse in last week

"...1921, which would fire the entire board. And Rep. Valinda Bolton, D-Austin, filed House Bill 3521, demanding that TYC..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...five, including Travis Co.'s HD 47 seat won by Valinda Bolton. They also helped Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, win..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...$32,810, spent $36,225, and has $6,046 left. Run-off opponent Valinda Bolton had her best fundraising effort yet, collecting $28,525..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

No Wastewater in the Lake, Please

Austin area officials oppose discharging treated wastewater into Lake Travis

"...Led by Austin state Rep. Valinda Bolton, the area officials, including Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell,..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"...Sens. Glenn Hegar and Jeff Wentworth, and Democratic Reps. Valinda Bolton, Eddie Rodriguez, and Patrick Rose. While ECT had..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Keel's Lack of (Inter)Faith

Group rebuts GOP claims of partisanship

"...Keel's campaign claiming they're in the bag for Rep. Valinda Bolton all the more baffling. Keel was invited to..."

Nov. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...the Libertarian running against her. Texas House, District 47: Valinda Bolton..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...to restore the Senate's bipartisan traditions.State Representative, District 47: Valinda Bolton We picked Bolton in the Democratic primary, endorsed..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...to restore the Senate's bipartisan traditions.State Representative, District 47: Valinda Bolton We picked Bolton in the Democratic primary, endorsed..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Election 2006

The latest dispatches from the campaign trail

"...of Texas Law Enforcement." – A.S. A Boost for Bolton U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, gave House District 47..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Primary Colors: Part II

More races to watch, up and down the ballot

"...petty. Then Barton Hills neighborhood and health care activist Valinda Bolton jumped into the race, and things got more..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Vote for the Well-Being of Women and Children

"...for state representatives: Ellen Cohen running in Houston and Valinda Bolton running here in Austin. Both are great candidates..."

Oct. 11, 2006 Postmarks

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...vote. In a distant second place, former state rep Valinda Bolton finished with just under 30% of ballots cast;..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...Travis County Commissioner candidate Sheri Soltes had criticized opponent Valinda Bolton for 10-year-old Ethics Commission fines that Soltes found..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Campaign Cash: Who's in the Money?

Some war chests are full; some are empty

"...credit cards. HD 47 Contributions Expenditures Cash on Hand Valinda Bolton* (D) $128,484 $36,737 $119,864 Paul Workman (R) $100,244..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sen. Carona Sees End of the Road ... Money

Are taxes the only solution to Texas' transportation problems? One Republican thinks so.

"...swing House District 47 (Southwest Travis County), Democratic Rep. Valinda Bolton said "ditto" to Carona's remarks even though the..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

How to Watch a Bill Welch Ad

"...from "Voucher Sugar Daddy" (as the campaign of Democrat Valinda Bolton put it) James Leininger. To express their displeasure..."

Nov. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

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