Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race

Why Watson lost out on the Central Labor Council endorsement

"...councils of the AFL-CIO, declined to endorse in the mayoral race at all. [inset-1-left]..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...she made up her mind to enter the mayor’s race). She also wants to pursue the same kind of..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Wins Austin's Mayoral Race By Fewer Than 900 Votes

New Council comes into focus in run-off election

"...The race was so tight that Israel won 17 more votes..."

Dec. 13, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

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

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

"...and a local listening tour as Israel eyed the race to succeed term-limited Mayor Steve Adler...."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Race-Based Voting?

Some candidates say names, race influenced election

"...Before election day, all three races with more than two candidates were expected to go..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After Narrow Loss in Mayor’s Race, Celia Tries for Tax Assessor-Collector

Bruce Elfant retires after a decade

"...decade, announced his retirement last week, Celia Israel, former mayoral candidate who lost to Kirk Watson by around 900..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...leaders poised to back her in the 2022 Austin mayoral race...."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...the campaigns of the two leading progressives in the race – state Rep. Celia Israel and former mayor and..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Housing and the Mayor’s Race

Celia Israel: “This election is about who can afford to live here, and who gets to decide”

"...Celia Israel has jumped to the front of the mayoral race as far as actual campaigning is concerned. Last..."

June 10, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

City Council: The Race Is On

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

"...Below, we preview the field for the four Council races that have drawn a set of challengers. And come..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Travis Duncan Enters Mayor Race

Candidate says he’ll bring “people’s power plan” to Austin

"...There’s a new entry in Austin’s mayoral race, joining incumbent Steve Adler and challenger Laura Morrison..."

March 14, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race

Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates

"...In the first face-to-face meeting of the fledgling Austin mayoral race, the Central Texas Democratic Forum hosted candidates Steve..."

June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...That's one way to think about the upcoming mayoral campaign between incumbent Steve Adler and former Council Member..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...it’s like to ride in the sidecar of his mayoral motorcycle. It’s been an at-times tumultuous ride filled with..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Mayor's Race, Districts 3, 5, and 9 All Headed to Run-Off

Ready for round 2

"...With six candidates in the race, and with well-funded Jennifer Virden able to mobilize Republican..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Laura Morrison Kicks Off Mayoral Campaign

Former council member begins her bid

"...Gary Hyatt, Bill Oakey, D8 Coun­cil candidate Bobby Levinski, mayoral candidate Travis Duncan, Mary Ingle, AISD board member Ann..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Money Race

Who's cleaning up?

"...The campaign finance reporting period for mayoral and City Council run-off races covered the period from..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature

The Money Race

Who raised the most money?

"...The third campaign finance reporting period for mayoral and City Council races ran from Sept. 26-Oct. 25;..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature

The Money Race

10-1 30 days out

"...The second campaign finance reporting period for mayoral and City Council races ran from July 1-Sept. 25;..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature

District 9 Race Warms Up

Tovo, Riley kick off campaigns

"...in what will likely be the second most-closely watched race of the season...."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Commissioner Race Heats Up

Shea formally announces her candidacy for Pct. 2

"...The former City Council member and 2012 mayoral candidate is running for the open Precinct 2 seat..."

June 23, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

The Race Begins -- With Race

"...Former council member and current mayoral candidate Eric Mitchell called a campaign kickoff press conference..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

The Money Race

10-1 Campaign Dollars

"...The first campaign finance reporting period for mayoral and City Council races ended June 30; reports were..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Primary Update: GOP Winning Turnout Race

First four days show weak voter interest

"...about there being a primary election straight after the mayoral election (GOP House District 47 candidate Ryan Downton told..."

May 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...open for another month, but the field in the mayoral race is already well established and unlikely to see..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Notes: Incentives, Booze, and More

Not quite as exciting as mayoral race buzz, but today's agenda matters

"...this week was the unexpected-yet-seemingly-orchestrated shake-up in the mayor's race, when two of the three deep-pocketed, well-connected "outsider" candidates..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: First One In

McCracken cracks open his war chest in officially declaring his candidacy for mayor

"...excitement and anticipation of Austin's political class for the mayoral and City Council elections in May. For some crowds,..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

McCracken Hits the Campaign Circuit

Mayor Pro Tem announces run at solar panel plant, but Leffingwell supporters still wax sunny

"...Brewster McCracken flipped the switch on the 2009 mayoral race with his official election announcement today. Flanked by..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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