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

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

Headlines

"...a Receipt! Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir said delayed election results Tuesday night could partially be attributed to the..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature

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

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

Court: Texas House Districts Unlawful, Unconstitutional

Panel of judges rules 2-1 against drawing of 2011 maps

"...In total, the ruling found irregularities severe enough to violate the law in the maps..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HD-11: Round Three?

Republican challenger asks speaker to consider over-turning run-off result

"...Thought the elections were over? Think again. Republican Brian Walker may have..."

Dec. 18, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Paper Ballots Not Electronic

"...manages to sabotage it, the results can be catastrophic.” (“Election Company Has Long Criminal History” by Daniel Hopsicker, see..."

Sept. 2, 2007 Postmarks

Austin-Area Voting Problems

"...organization based here in Austin devoted to documenting voting "irregularities" has sent out an e-mail spotlighting the following reported..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Who Decides … You or the Machine?

"...7pm for a training session on video documentation of irregularities in this year's election (bring your video camera if..."

Nov. 2, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

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

Point Austin: Lessons Learned

As the dust clears, what wisdom remains from the latest council free-for-all?

"...the relative value of "going negative" in a municipal election. But it would be a shame if her victory..."

May 20, 2005 News Column by Michael King

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

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

Where There's Smoke …

Across the country, perspectives on the smoking bans offer a very mixed bag

"...stricter smoking ordinance onto the May 7 City Council election ballot. (The official name is "O2nward Austin" – oxygen,..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

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

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

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