2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...up from 13% at the last midterm primary in 2014. And County Tax Assessor and Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

May Elections: Twice the Fun

Double election strains Travis County resources

"...If you're working in the Travis County elections division, or if you live inside county lines but..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...a sec to fully appreciate it: The upcoming November elections (and their inevitable December run-offs) will see the retirement..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Jana Birchum's Top 10 Photos of 2014

"...on the south side of the pool. July 7, 2014...."

Dec. 30, 2014 Photo Gallery

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Greg Abbott expected to throw hat in the ring

"...July 8 that he will not seek re-election in 2014. So what will he be doing? In an ambiguous..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Good Eye: 2014 Top 10s

Counting down what gave a lady hope in 2014

"...REMEMBER THIS Serial may be the highest-profile podcast of 2014 – or arguably, ever – but the quiet debut..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

Point Austin: Thoughts Between Elections

Taking a closer look at the polls and what they mean

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column by Michael King

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...update here and @ACNewsdesk. For more stories from the 2014 campaign trail, see our Elections home page...."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Road Ahead Murky After Voter ID Ruling

County says ruling won't impact November elections

"...ID law. The state of Texas was appealing a 2014 ruling by U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos (see..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Voting Turnout Bad, But How Bad?

Finding precedents for an unprecedented election

"...divine forces to boost voter participation in Austin's run-off elections, they better sacrifice some more goats...."

Dec. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Road to 10-1: Add One More …

Candidate pilgrimage grows, and a glance at District 4

"...No sooner had Newsdesk counted 62 candidates (Mayor and..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Pressley Pays Up

City Clerk announces recount on for 11am Tuesday

"...and the recount will proceed at the Travis County Elections Division at 11am Tuesday...."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Voter ID: Battle Lost, War Goes On

Litigants respond to SCOTUS ruling, pledge continuing challenge

"...voter ID laws stand. That is, for the November elections and resulting run offs. But the parties that brought..."

Oct. 18, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit

A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections

"...Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire over how city coun­cil elections should be handled following redistricting, District Judge Lora Livingston..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District 5 Candidates Tout Public Safety Chops at AFA Forum

D5 candidates oppose DOJ consent decree

"...On Saturday morning, four of the seven candidates running..."

Aug. 24, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Bulging Ballot

Would-be City Council candidates continue to multiply

"...At Burnt Orange Report we've been designated "The Great..."

Jan. 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Austin's Blue Surge Pushes Wendy Davis and Mike Siegel Toward D.C.

After losing recent elections, two candidates come out fighting

"...iconic for her 2013 filibuster championing reproductive rights, and 2014 nominee for governor declared her interest in the TX-21..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...Aug. 20, and early voting for the Nov. 6 elections begins on Oct. 22...."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: January 22

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas elections start heating up, Sochi stays cold as ice, and..."

Jan. 22, 2014 Qmmunity Post

Pressley’s Zombie Council Fight Gets Snuffed

Texas Supreme Court declares an end to 2014(!) city election

"...– finally – brought an official conclusion to the 2014 Austin City Council District 4 election, ruling that candidate..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 10-1 Stories

Just 10 of the crazy things that happened during 2014's historic election

"..."total control of who runs for office and wins elections." The group behind this ad? The heretofore unknown and..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

AFF Snags Jon Stewart’s Rosewater

The Humbling, The Last 5 Years tapped for opening night

"...up shop in Austin Oct. 27-30 for a midterm elections package called Democalypse 2014: South by South Mess, savvy..."

Sept. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Road to 10-1: Catching Up

Who’s in, who’s out, who’s who?

"...The July 15 campaign finance deadline set off a..."

July 28, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Texas Supreme Court Rules Laura Pressley Election Challenge “Moot”

Protracted case comes down in favor of Council Member Greg Casar

"...Supreme Court ruled that Laura Pressley’s contest of the 2014 runoff election of Council Member Greg Casar is “moot.”..."

Jan. 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...The new 10-district City Council will feature at least..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Add Another Name … or Three

Potential City Council candidates continue to join the queue

"...Although the overall City Council field shrank by a..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Van de Putte Sets the Date

SA senator to announce 2014 election plans next week

"...Putte, D-San Antonio, has announced she will announce her 2014 election plans...."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Wants to Take on Ken Casaday?

Elections underway at police union

"...women colleagues ("APD's Sleep Disorder," Aug. 24, 2012). In 2014, he (and others) were formally accused by Det. Brenda..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Music Poll Launches Wednesday

Now complete with “Music Industry Awards” section

"...voter turnout was atrociously low through this month’s run-off elections for mayor and City Council, but the Wednesday (yes,..."

Dec. 29, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...that she will be running for governor in the 2014 Democratic primaries...."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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