Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...Unlike the rest of Red Texas, the dominant Travis County party is of course the Democrats. Last week, seven..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...Travis County's Mixed Messages..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Watson’s reelection bid), Jim Wick (running four Council member races this cycle), and Joe Cascino (Watson’s 24-year-old campaign manager)...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...Senate redistricting map that would unnecessarily carve up Travis County four ways...."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Update, 1/4/10

File 'em if you've got 'em

"...he won't be getting into the House District 48 race with sportscaster and GOPAC-TX running buddy Dan Neill. Instead,..."

Jan. 4, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...of DSA-aligned progressives surged in an increasingly deep-blue Travis County. Sloan would lose her race to the also very..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...of car dealerships. Williams is locked in a tight race with Julie Oliver. – M.C.M. Council Members Endorse Chincanchan..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Who Killed Stacey Stites?

A re-examination of a Bastrop murder case leaves many unanswered questions.

"...In May of 1998, a Bastrop County jury convicted Bastrop resident Rodney Reed of the murder..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

"...The Chronicle issues primary election endorsements only in contested races, and more particularly in those races where we believe..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...John Anderson Don't expect many tearful farewells when Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire leaves office on New Year's Eve...."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...And we haven't done much on the Lege races tonight because most of them were predictable, but wouldn't..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

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

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...of lethal injection, presiding Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Sharon "the Execu­tion­er" Keller personally blocked a last-minute death..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...it from the dreary (outside of District 48) Travis County ballot, where the hottest race is for a county..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...Here's a list of key players in the local races, along with spin-doctoring jobs they've held in past years...."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Democrat Judicial Candidates Celebrate Primary Wins

Nominees will breeze to election in deep-blue Travis County

"...November, but that's just a formality in deep-blue Travis County; the rest of the judges will be unopposed.) She..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...So many questions, as Travis County voters flock to more than 150 vote centers and..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...you'll be seeing campaigning for various federal, state, and county races over the next 11 months. There aren't many..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Three Progressives Eye Biscoe's Seat

Former Sen. Barrientos, Commissioner Eckhardt, Dem Party Chair Andy Brown are top contenders

"...run to replace the retiring Sam Biscoe as Travis County Judge...."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Weekend Election Update

Filings still trickle in, but now there's a real primary

"...Could election filings in Travis County get any slower? So far, there's a grand total..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Chronicle

The new Congressional districts alter the political makeup of Central Texas.

"...Similarly, the Dist. 31 race was essentially settled in the primary, when former state..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Michael King

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...from the campaigns of the only contested state legislative race in the city. Democrat Ann Kitchen and Republican Jill..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...a connection with voters. Not everyone is worried; Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado told the Ticker: "I..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Candidate-o-File: Local Races

Only a handful of contested seats in Travis County

"...confirmed contested seats within all or part of Travis County...."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...say there's already another black on the Commissioners Court (County Judge Sam Biscoe), but he's in an administrative position;..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Column

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...a slew of public drunkenness and personal misbehavior charges; county commissioners moved quickly to appoint Constable Jim Wilson as..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...we could, we would be willing to set aside horse-race coverage and candidate interviews and endorsements and election-night returns..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...of an ambulance, hit the lights and siren, and race off to the hospital...."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...happen we'd have to pass 11 and 12. Statewide Races..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Rivalry Revs Up for Pct. 2

Three Dems vie to replace Sarah Eckhardt

"...Sarah Eckhardt's May resignation as Travis County Precinct 2 commissioner to run for retiring County Judge..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

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