Tales From Early Voting and More Before the July 14 Election

Last-minute jostling before election day

"...some ways this looks more like a normal presidential [election] rather than a primary run-off in the middle of..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Reform PAC Cash Floods AISD Races

Bloomberg, Silicon Valley money boosts reform candidates

"...the latest campaign finance reports show that two pro-education reform political action committees – one part of a Texas-based..."

Nov. 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Election = Turning Point?

With filing for the November election imminent, Austin ISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it has candidates. Unfortunately, they're not in the same seats.

"...With filing for the November election imminent, AISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...there's precious little room for third parties in network election coverage. Only occasionally did local stations show figures on..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...and stress-bake our way through this longest of all Election Days, Central Texas saw steady yet light turnout for..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Texans March for Immigration Reform

Friday's rally will challenge the Legislature's silence

"...to look less like The Simpsons' Mr. Burns, immigration reform is again leading the national conversation. Friday's March for..."

Feb. 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...If you're looking for an election bet to place at next Tuesday afternoon's happy hour,..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...record-breaking early voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Seinfeld's Julia Louis-­Drey­fus (Elaine Benes), Jason Alexander (George Cos­tanza),..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Back to Education Finance Reform

Updated: No education special, but interim committee called

"...squelched calls for a special session on education finance reform, so Texas lawmakers are settling for the next best..."

March 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...side; the drama of the Senate District 14 special election means that every last vote – late mail-ins (including..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Democrats in advance of early voting (Feb. 18-28) and election day, Tuesday, March 3. We only issue endorsements in..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...the voting booth, but beware: In the Nov. 7 election, pressing the straight-ticket button could damage your favorite party...."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...to run on her record as a criminal justice reformer. She could point to her aggressive reorganization and rebuilding..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...It's one of the most momentous elections in Texas history. Who will claim the state's big..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Election Endorsements

"...offers the following endorsements for the Nov. 5 General Election. Note that we have endorsed only in contested races,..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Linda Curtis: Reform More Important Than Issues or Policy

"...the country about what to do about this presidential election. Again, the independents who are part of the "Choosing..."

Sept. 1, 2004 Postmarks

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...(Prop. 2). That Prop. 1 -- the "Austin Fair Elections Act" -- was a corpse was clear from the..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...starts earlier than ever. We'll still have plenty of election coverage coming your way between now and November; visit..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Time Again! Council Sets Propositions for May 1 Ballot

Local propositions to include strong mayor proposal and a reinstatement of the public camping ban

"...possibly nine – local propositions at the May 1 election, as City Coun­cil set the ballot language for Propositions..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...Chronicle a few hours earlier at the Democratic Party election celebration at the Stephen F. Austin hotel. Reached again..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Page Two: Time for All Those Who Voted Their Conscience to Claim Their Credit in Trump’s Election?

Congratulations on feeling pure and noble. Guess where it got us.

"...they are going to vote for during a presidential election. But this by no means precludes a discussion over..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Austin Has Shot at Reform

"...total. Garcia won Place 2, but his effort to reform the City Council election system failed. So the incumbents..."

Jan. 30, 2012 Postmarks

Special Election for Texas House of Representatives, District 48

The 'Chronicle' endorsement for the state House District 48, special election: Donna Howard

"...The 'Chronicle' EndorsementState House District 48, Special Election: Donna Howard..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

The Election, the Baby, and the Bathwater

Heflin challenge could reverberate statewide

"...and a $10,000 contribution, Heflin has undertaken an aggressive election challenge that goes to a hearing today (Thursday), barring..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

How the Revenue Cap "Reform" Will Affect Austin and Travis County

Senate Bill 2, explained

"...is somewhat fuzzy – budget approval is in September, elections are in November, SB 2 takes effect in January,..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...starting a chain of COVID-related events that scrambled the Election 2020 calendar...."

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

AISD: Fall Election Drought?

Board balance in question as few candidates step up

"...Independent School District voters used the board of trustees election as an indirect referendum on Superintendent Meria Carstarphen. This..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Aftermath

Bathing in Napalm

"...his victory party -- he had just won his re-election bid for district attorney -- but beneath the red,..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Election Ticker

Gotta endorse somebody

"...Defense Action Fund issued local endorsements for the November election. In addition to supporting each of City Council's participating..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"..."shout-out" acknowledges the current public emphasis on "Criminal Justice Reform" and says Moore is the candidate who can best..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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