City Hall Hustle: ... Held an Election, and Nobody Came?

Cole's announcement for re-election dwindles the field again

"...like the 2012 municipal contest would be a momentous election locally: four City Council seats, including the mayor's, up..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

May 1 Special Election Early Voting Results Are In

Big lead for Prop B, even bigger deficit for Prop F

"...in for the May 1 city of Austin special election, with eight propositions on the ballot, and Proposition B,..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

May 1 Special Election Results: Austin Voters Tell City Leaders What They Don't Like

Austin voters tell city leaders what they don’t like

"...decriminalize homelessness, was more focused on the politics on election night, with its highest-profile supporter – Gov. Greg Abbott..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Austin no longer elects its City Council in May elections (other area cities still do, including Round Rock, Georgetown,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Meet the People Behind the Props With the Chronicle’s Virtual Election Forums

VIDEO: Local campaigns join News Editor Mike Clark-Madison to discuss what they’re supporting – or opposing – on the May 1 ballot

"...With every election cycle, the Chronicle News team and editorial board take..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

Election Ticker: The Ups and Downs of Watson's Ad and More

Look at the first ad of the mayoral campaign and more

"...Thumbs down: Kirk Watson's mayoral campaign has hit the airwaves with a 30-second ad..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...A long and contentious election season comes to a close. As run-off results come..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of Manor); first elected in 2014 in a special election to succeed outgoing Rep. Mark Strama, she has been..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayoral Dance Card Suddenly Shrinks

Patsy Woods Martin and Bill McLellan end fledgling campaigns

"...The very tentative field of Austin mayoral candidates shrunk abruptly this week, as two prominent candidates..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Mayoral Maneuvers: Shea Names Campaign Treasurer

Challenge looks likely; Phone polls start; and a fluoride candidate

"...We may have spoke too soon in predicting little election action before the holiday slump: Yesterday, former City Council..."

Dec. 6, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...of the county's registered voters dispensed with the 2022 election cycle as soon as possible. Is that a lot?..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

May 12 Municipal Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...in local government and to vote in this city election. Early voting begins April 30 and ends May 8;..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

May 1 Special Election Results: First Five Win, Last Three Lose

$1 million buys camping ban; strong-mayor couldn't be weaker

"...voters). That's the highest Austin's seen in a May election since 1994...."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Day One: Turnout Low, Slow

Little sign of unified election day boost

"...of Austin and Austin ISD voted to move their elections to November, to coincide with the general election, hopes..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

Incorrect polling place notice; early voting surges; Williamson Co. elections chief steps down

"...an incorrect postcard notice of polling locations for Saturday's election. DeBeauvoir said the mistake was due to a a..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Last Day to Register for City Election!!

Council election May 12 – today's your last chance to register

"...must be registered to vote 30 days prior to election day..."

April 12, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...out campaign finance filings for the Nov. 5 referendum election dropped this week, and the Hotel Occupancy Tax and..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...Michael King has the story on the mayoral race tonight...."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...Mayoral candidate Mike Martinez addresses supporters. The latest numbers confirm..."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Election Wrap-up

"...TV: What's an Election?..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Learning From the Election

Elections can be educational ... or not

"...achieved what we've long wished for – single-member district elections – and we're about to embark on the real,..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...company Hart InterCivic, voters (primarily straight-ticket ones) find their selections changed when they prepare to cast their ballots. These..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Erica Nix Drops Out, Poll Watchers Get Trained and More

The biggest news in local races this week

"...Austin's mayoral race lost a runner last week when queer fitness..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by James Scott

Election Night: November 4, 2014

"...Mayoral candidate and City council member Sheryl Cole concedes defeat..."

Nov. 5, 2014 Photo Gallery

10-1 Ticker... election updates!

D4 race heats up, gives D3 competition for "most contentious"

"...Mayoral candidate Sheryl Cole is celebrating her endorsement by EMILY's..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

10-1 Ticker ... Election updates!

It's campaign video season

"...maybe we need to play it backwards?... This week mayoral also-running Todd Phelps endorsed teacher-led prayer-in-schools – he may..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...is fungible.  – Mike Clark-Madison Highlights of This Week's Mayoral Debate..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race

Why Watson lost out on the Central Labor Council endorsement

"...dropped a long list of labor endorsements for his reelection campaign, with the email subject line “I’m With Labor..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Election Updates!

The end is near

"...Let's Talk About It: The two mayoral candidates continued to lob charges against each other in..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Mayoral Dance Card Suddenly Shrinks

Martin and McLellan bow out of race

"...The very tentative field of Austin mayoral candidates shrunk abruptly this week, as two prominent candidates..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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