A Primer on Prop. 1

Mike Clark-Madison summarizes the Austin Fair Elections Act.

"...in the general election and another $200,000 in the run-off; for at-large council candidates, the limits would be $100,000...."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

The Chronicle endorsements (or lack thereof) under fire.

"...Watson was not worthy of being endorsed in the mayoral race leads me to urgency in this reply. I..."

May 5, 2000 Column

As the Council Turns

Intrigue, Hearsay, and Accusations

"...Mitchell, Ronney Reynolds confirms reports that he intends a run at the mayoral seat in 1997, and Bruce Todd..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Column

Jackie Goodman Not Running For Mayor

Former City Council member not making a May run

"...And the field of unofficial mayoral candidates narrows yet again – first it was former..."

Nov. 10, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...nominee Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to run as her VP. Walz is a former geography teacher,..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

Race-Based Voting?

Some candidates say names, race influenced election

"...candidate, it could be the difference between making the run-off and ending up a loser. What's worse is the..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Few Thoughts About Money

What the campaign finance reports say about Austin's politics

"...(or will) spend money on political candidates. For example, mayoral candidate Steve Adler's latest report (listing all contributions and..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Column by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: More to Come

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

"...In District 3, Miguel Ancira has decided not to run, and has accordingly made a final campaign finance filing...."

July 15, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...and the overall list of candidates "seriously considering" a run continues climbing. For the mayoral race alone, there are..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...GOPAC-TX executive board member Dan Neil with a clear run for the nomination. The big shock was reserved for..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Leffingwell Files Complaint Against McCracken

Files in municipal court; alleges 49 violations in McCracken's out-of-town contributions

"...Austin, Texas ­ Mayoral candidate Lee Leffingwell filed a sworn complaint in Austin..."

May 4, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: The Way of the Strayhorn

Carole's for Austin. Is Austin for Carole?

"...likely to provide the most entertainment on this year's mayoral campaign trail. CKS was at it again last week,..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Jackie Opts Out

Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman declines to run for the job itself.

"...Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman, who will not be running for mayor this spring even though by all appearances..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Five Who Tried

"...surprisingly normal, if you overlook the fact that he's running for mayor. Despite his lackadaisical appearance -- he sports..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

"...THE LONG GOODBYE: Rumors dating from last year's mayoral race proved correct this week when Mayor Bruce Todd..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

"...MAYORAL BATTLES MAKE HISTORY IN DALLAS; FORCE RUNOFF IN SAN..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...with 10 candidates already having declared their intent to run for five of the Council seats on the 2024..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Randall Stephens: 'I Can Handle the Job'

"...AC: What made you decide to run for mayor?..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

The More and the Merrier: Council Candidate Update

More hopefuls trickle in

"...more than two dozen people declaring or seriously considering runs for the 10 City Coun­cil seats under the new..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Carole's Top 10 Greatest Hits

In our hearts she's No. 1 with a bullet

"...(She may not make the run-off, but in our hearts, she's No. 1 with a..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: McCracken's Gambit

Was McCracken's challenge to Leffingwell a shrewd move or petty politics?

"...Place 1) – it's been all quiet on the mayoral front since the tit for tat last month of..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Too Many Cooks?

Restaurateurs Marc Katz and Brad Meltzer may spoil Will Wynn's (and Max Nofziger's) smooth mayoral campaigns.

"...write, six people have publicly stated they intend to run for mayor. Some of them are freaks. Some of..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...voting population cast ballots. (Turnout in the Place 3 run-off a month later was slightly higher.) And one of..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Finance Fireworks Flare For Leffingwell, McCracken (Updated)

Leffingwell says McCracken grossly exceeds out-of-town contributions; McCracken's crew shoots back

"...McCracken spokesman Colin Rowan. "They're also allowed in a runoff to raise up to $22,000 from out-of-town donors. That's..."

May 3, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I believe that this means that a candidate cannot run on a political party ticket (i.e. Republican, Democrat, etc.)...."

April 25, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: A Very Mayor-y Christmas

Enjoy your present from Gus Garcia. (You can't return it. Some assembly required.)

"..."If I run, I win." Politicians never admit to stepping down because..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...1992. Before joining Watson's campaign in February, she was running campaigns for Democratic congressional aspirants...."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

City Council: The Race Is On

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

"...Kitchen is currently unopposed, challengers have lined up to run against each of the remaining incumbents – except for..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Mayor, Mayor

Kirk Watson's Aspirations Are Showing

"...industry-friendly Texas Air Control Board, there was nervousness and disgruntlement all around. "He was an unknown quantity," said Pamela..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...city in the country." Implementing public campaign financing, eliminating run-offs by adopting ranked choice voting, and shifting the mayor's..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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