Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...supporters gathered at 10th and Congress to hear the election results tallied. About 30 minutes earlier, CNN had declared..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

UPDATE: Pressley Files Election Contest

CM Greg Casar responds to Laura Pressley filing

"...4 City Council candidate Laura Pressley filed a formal election contest to confirm or overturn the results of the..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Election Ticker: Run, Run, Run-off Away

It's a whole new election, y'all! Don't be alarmed.

"...for the run-off races here, and more coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Former Austin Council Candidate Vexes Another Election

Dallas bond held up by Laura Pressley

"...proceed with construction due to pending litigation – an election contest lawsuit against the DCCCD, filed by former GOP..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Never-Ending Election Contest

Pressley v. Casar still pending before Supreme Court

"...in the mists of time, the 2014 City Council election inaugurated the first 10-1 (single-member district) Council, and among..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Election Contested

"...be named. Citizens concerned about the integrity of our elections include 2004 Green and Libertarian presidential candidates David Cobb..."

Dec. 15, 2004 Postmarks

Judge Confirms Pressley Sanctions

Defeated candidate and attorney dinged for $98 grand

"...Amended Final Judgment in the City Council District 4 election contest filed by defeated candidate Laura Pressley against Council..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Pressley vs. Casar: Appeal Rejected

Court affirms decision that failed Council candidate's election challenge was without merit

"...candidate Laura Pressley's claims that the 2014 District 4 election was inaccurately or fraudulently decided. Writing for the three-judge..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

2008 Election Questions

"...Hopefully the energy and excitement surrounding this historic election will translate into higher voter turnout. But before voters..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Casar Returns Fire

Council Member’s legal team responds to Pressley’s election contest

"...Casar filed a response to defeated candidate Laura Pressley’s election contest pleading, calling it “a scattershot attack on virtually..."

Feb. 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Pressley Files Her Complaint

Accuses Travis County Clerk of state law violations

"...of the Jan. 6 recount of the District 4 election results...."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Pressley: Further Unto the Breach

Defeated Council candidate continues appeal

"...Pressley says she intends to press on in her election challenge against District 4 City Council Member Greg Casar,..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Casar Files for Summary Judgment

Casar requests dismissal of Pressley election contest

"...confirmed the original result and the Secretary of State Elections Division repeatedly rejected her complaints concerning the recount. Pressley..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Don't Blame Nader

"...believe that the debate over who cost Gore the election is still going on. The election irregularities in North..."

June 2, 2004 Postmarks

District 4 Results Confirmed

Run-off results confirmed, Pressley unsatisfied

"...There were no surprises at Tuesday's Travis County Elections Division recount of the District 4 City Council results...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

Legitimate poll watcher or voting intimidation – where’s the line?

"...are showing up to polling stations to observe the election process. In some instances, it seems like this is..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Travis Dems and GOP Accuse Each Other of Dirty Tricks

"...in private. The GOP held a training session for election judges, but only for judges who are Republicans, pointedly..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

Oscar winner documents the collapse of Enron in vivid detail and with cinematic flourish.

"...of the largest corporate contributor to George W. Bush’s re-election campaign and the tacit complicity of banks, accountants, stock..."

April 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...exciting: Recent facts and figures on our nation's big election are great, but it is a mission to figure..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...share with you some observations about the last general election as you consider the facts of the ongoing investigation..."

March 19, 2004 Column

If an Attorney Is So Certain That Discussion Is Moot, Why Have Courts?

"...share with you some observations about the last general election as you consider the facts of the ongoing investigation..."

March 16, 2004 Postmarks

New Power Structure Could Mean Curtains for KOOP The End is Near

"...the board itself had come to power through questionable elections, and once in power, began making heavy-handed decisions with..."

March 5, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...now three state House Republican challenges of their November election defeats, as District 50 incumbent Jack Stick joined District..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...done it by then, you'll have to wait until election day (Tuesday, Nov. 2). Early voting in Travis Co...."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Texas Legislature. Both groups are accused of violating Texas election law during the 2002 state elections – into which..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...U.S. Senators.)Headlines• Early voting for Austin's May 7 municipal election began this week, and continues through May 3. The..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...state. (Maybe the wrong country, especially since the last election.) Doctors agree I'd likely benefit from cannabis, but they'd..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column

Watson's 3/17 Speech Against Voter ID

Transcript of Austin senator's remarks

"...unverified testimony of a controversial witness for a partisan elections administrator, nothing at all we’ve heard demonstrates that this..."

March 18, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Primary Colors: Part II

More races to watch, up and down the ballot

"...other info, see the Travis Co. Clerk's Web site, www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election. Lieutenant Governor, Democrat: Dems on horseback?..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Act, introduced in response to a range of voting irregularities reported during the 2004 presidential election. "From Florida to..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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