Wes Benedict Campaign Responds

"...few of your mentions of Place 4 council candidate Wes Benedict [“The Council We Deserve,” News, April 22] as..."

April 25, 2005 Postmarks

Benedict Charges Campaign Finance Violations

Unsuccessful council candidate says out-of-town money violates the law

"...Last week, Wes Benedict, defeated City Council candidate and once more executive..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Benedict Whipped

Place 4

"...race was evident to a resigned but good-humored challenger Wes Benedict by 8pm Saturday night, when the early voting..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Talk About a Benedict …

Dem primary loser endorses Libertarian in Pct. 3 commissioner race

"...finally offered his endorsement … to the Libertarian candidate, Wes Benedict...."

Oct. 22, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Wes Courageous at Meeting Racist and Hypocritical in Letter

"...editor, I was at the SRCC meeting described by Wes Benedict in last week's "Postmarks" [Oct. 3]. Though I..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Postmarks

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Quiet Place is this year's opening night film. Now Wes Anderson's new star-studded canine animation Isle of Dogs will..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Benedict Clears Things Up

June 14, 2006 Postmarks

Full Campaign Disclosure: Here Comes Late Money

Charges, countercharges, and lawsuits in City Council campaigns

"...Most prominently, Place 4 challenger Wes Benedict has maintained a steady drumbeat of accusations against..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

2006 Election by the Numbers

"...in turn breaks down in the usual fashion – Northwest, Central, and Southwest (in that order) beating the average..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Benedict Campaign RespondsDear Editor,..."

April 29, 2005 Column

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...the ballot, last-minute candidate Don Zimmerman – president of Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 (Canyon Creek) and..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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 careers as..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

And They're Off!

City Council races pick up steam at candidate forums

"...Jennifer Gale were abruptly joined by three late-filers: Libertarian Wes Benedict (who jumped from Place 3), Elysium nightclub owner..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Barr Too Big for His Libertarian Britches

In snubbing Ron Paul, Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr may have lost his base

"...Paul blogs," said Libertarian Party of Texas Executive Director Wes Benedict. In some rapid bridge-mending, Benedict called Debbie Rus­sell,..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Libertarians Jonesing for TCRP Delegate List

The L Word: Not just for lesbians any more

"...the copies are, and that's what LPT Executive Director Wes Benedict is requesting. But so far, he's been left..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State GOP Fears Libertarian Upset

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

"...to run. "They're telling our candidates they're worried," said Wes Benedict, executive director of the Libertarian Party of Texas...."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Candidate Scramble

A human tragedy overshadows the campaign two-steps, but the dance goes on

"...indistinguishable on questions of city policy. Place 4 challenger Wes Benedict is making the most noise, charging incumbent Betty..."

April 29, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Precinct 3 Upset

Dems may have Libertarian to thank for victory

"...environment, controls on growth, and better transportation planning in southwest Travis County, Huber unseated Republican Gerald Daugherty as Travis..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Stories• On April 11, Place 4 City Council candidate Wes Benedict filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission,..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Page Two

With few big surprises, the recent local election left us to ponder single-member districts, minority representation, and campaign spending. Also: the consequences of wristband counterfeiting, and The Chronicle Hour is no more.

"...Clarke certainly didn't have the name recognition, and neither Wes Benedict nor Steven Adams had that or press support..."

May 9, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Libertarians Can't Lose for Losing

Despite losses, Libertarians won big this election

"...2008 elections hoping to play kingmaker, but Executive Director Wes Benedict had another ambition. "I want to wipe the..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...At the recent Roskilde Festival in Denmark, South by Southwest sponsored the SolarPump – a fun solar-charging station for..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature

The Libertarians

Democrats and Libertarians find common ground in their grudge against Republicans

"...been some attrition over time," noted LPT Executive Director Wes Benedict), and Republicans actively courted some to step out..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Restoring Services a Priority for Dunkerley

Place 4

"...a vodka tonic and 63.5% of the vote. Rival Wes Benedict, who ran a persistent heel-nipping campaign against the..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Place 2

Former firefighters union chief wins spot on council

"...vote, while May secured just over 26% and Libertarian Wes Benedict picked up just over 17%.) "I'm humbled," Martinez..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Smoking and toll roads drive the races for jobs that will spend more time on zoning cases

"...of last-minute juggling. On the final day, ubiquitous Libertarian Wes Benedict jumped from the Place 3 race (retiring Mayor..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...from Anglo Libertarians: Steven Adams in Place 2 and Wes Benedict in Place 6. We generally don't find ourselves..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Passengers gathered at the main Downtown pickup point at West Sixth and Congress, but the buses instead stopped four..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature

Election Notes

Endorsements and dollars accumulate as campaigns hit stretch

"...be had, from AFSCME (city employees' union) to the West Austin Democrats, and beyond. Challenger and Mayor Pro Tem..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on a base of retail stores in rapidly expanding West downtown. The 520-foot skyscraper will stand at Third and..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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