Eternal Vigilance: Today's Strayhorn Alert

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"...Carole Keeton Strayhorn is determined to strike in the Mayoral race this spring. As a public service, Newsdesk has..."

Nov. 12, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Campaign Buzz

Distant city and county elections begin to draw early feelers

"...from running again. Brewster McCracken is known to have mayoral ambitions; Leffingwell is the other name most often mentioned...."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A Primer on Prop. 1

Mike Clark-Madison summarizes the Austin Fair Elections Act.

"...500 or 0.125% of registered voters, whichever is greater; mayoral candidates would need twice as many signatures and $5..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Five Who Tried

"...The three remaining mayoral candidates may not even get votes from their mothers...."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Change As You Go

Reynolds' Latest Flop: Pay As You Throw

"...and not just because he weighs 240 pounds. The mayoral wannabe prides himself on consistency, and while you may..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Ronney Reynolds is in for one hell of a mayoral race against Kirk Watson. Watson, former chair of the..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

The Road to 10-1: Fundraising Highlights

First period $$ deadline brings early numbers

"...Big Kahuna in the initial City Council campaign money race (from campaign treasurer filings as of June 30) is..."

July 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...candidates "seriously considering" a run continues climbing. For the mayoral race alone, there are now officially four – possibly..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Max on a Mission

Will Austin's turbulent climate produce a perfect storm for Max Nofziger's mayoral campaign?

"...Max Nofziger, the Voice of South Austin, has his mayoral campaign headquarters downtown, while Will Wynn, the Man From..."

March 7, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

How Few Can We Be?

"...election, which admittedly was a run-off for only one race (between Raul Alvarez and Rafael Quintanilla). That 4% translated..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Love Children

Political commentary on the minor candidates for mayor

"...She pulled 34% of the vote in a head-to-head race with Doyle Valdez for AISD vice president, which says..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Amy Smith handicaps the probable upcoming mayoral race.

"...Watson may leave office earlier than anticipated has put mayoral wannabes and political operatives in a bit of a..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...meant, and even now, on the eve of the race, many Austinites are still trying to work it out...."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cedar Park Moderates Kick MAGAs to the Curb

Moderates win down the ballot against far-right challengers

"...about 60% of the 6,760 votes cast in the mayoral race to succeed Corbin Van Arsdale. He faced two..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Point Austin: All Aboard for November

The players have arrived, now for the programs

"...76; the dust finally settled at 78. In the mayoral race, that now means eight contestants – one late..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Randall Stephens: 'I Can Handle the Job'

"...and I've voted for Democrats. It depends on the race. I've voted for a lot of Libertarians when I've..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Point Austin: Money and Minds

The easiest answer on campaign finance reform might not be the wisest

"...for public investment is as dangerous as a thoughtless embrace...."

April 20, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...bid to replace Mayor Will Wynn in the 2006 mayoral race. "We are starting the campaign early," Thomas told..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

"...announced Monday that she will not enter the mayor's race. Meanwhile, 20-year-old UT student Daniel Nazar has not officially..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Mayor, Mayor

Kirk Watson's Aspirations Are Showing

"...not always been that involved in local city council races. That brings in new blood, new money, and new..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...and brown neighborhoods in East Austin, attempting to hire disgraced former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, and even restarting..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

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 Road to 10-1: 52 and Counting

With Monday deadline looming, 80 potential Council candidates

"...As of Friday, Aug. 15, there were 52 mayoral and City Council candidates verified by the City Clerk..."

Aug. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: More to Come

One in, one out, and we’re waiting on $$$

"...Two deadlines approach in this year’s historic City Council races: the first substantial campaign finance reports (through June 30)..."

July 15, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...our current master list of the entire field: Counting mayoral hopefuls, we’ve just passed 50 total candidates – not..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Leffingwell Leapfrogs to Mayor?

Current Council Member considering run for the mayor's seat.

"...from running again. Brewster McCracken is known to have mayoral ambitions; Leffingwell is the other name most often mentioned...."

June 26, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...pace. She merely dialed up the volume. "Let the race begin!" she hollered...."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Seven of Five

Brewster McCracken, Margot Clarke lead the pack in a crowded open-seat City Council race

"...heart that he'll emerge the winner in this seven-candidate race. But he makes a good argument for field research..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Time Stands Still

The mayoral race seems a cross between 1954 and 1999 -- anything but 2003.

"...better. It's time to express disappointment. The Place 5 race is the exception that proves the rule, I suppose..."

May 2, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...Austin’s six City Council races for the Nov. 5 election provide a number of..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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