Contested Races

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here are the races..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Contested Races

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested candidates. Listed here are the races..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Kitchen's District Changes Flavor

Incumbent Kitchen and Republican opponent Todd Baxter spar for seat in reconfigured District 48.

"...nor Baxter will face serious opposition in the March party primaries, which should bode well for their respective bank..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

As usual, election night returns came slowly, turnout was low, and there wasn't much suspense.

"...Travis Co. Party Chair..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...2 to file their candidacies for the March 10 party primaries......"

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature

Welcome to the Circus!

The redistricting fight and the grassroots politics of chaos

"...timing problem for DeBeauvoir's office is that the state primaries will now run right up against the municipal election...."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mattox is Back

Former AG Rises From the Ashes

"...few who are actually interested in the March 10 primaries being held next week was the release of the..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Audrey Duff

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...week of December, early voting in the 2020 Texas primaries is only a couple of months away. It runs..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...understood to be a stretch goal, even as Texas party leaders (including the two running for president, Beto O'Rourke..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...and more recently Nevada in conducting its June 9 primaries entirely by mail. Indeed, at least 36 states (although..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...the 2010 elections: Filing closed for the March 2 primaries. As Texas Demo­crats gathered that evening at the Four..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: For Your Consideration

When you enter the poll, make your best choice ... these are ours

"...offers our endorsements for (in this case) the March primaries. If you haven't noticed – and judging from local..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Taking Politics Back to School

State Board of Ed races highlight educational tensions

"...By getting motivated voters to the polls during Republican primaries, they've been able to count on straight-ticket voting in..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Doggett at Risk

Austin's longtime champion is looking for Dem support

"...the Republican-dominated Legislature, the consequent lengthy postponement of the primaries, culminating in the near-collision and consequent public confusion of..."

May 25, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Pick a Map, Any Map

San Antonio redistricting hearing filtered through the Twitterverse

"...map means there is no clear date for the primaries...."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Running in Place

Movie-serial style coverage plagues the most thrilling, genuine, and troubling Democratic contest in decades

"...too on-high, I should note that the idea of primaries is for politicians to be like old vaudeville traveling..."

May 30, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Supremes Block Texas Maps: What Now?

The Supremes throw a monkey wrench into election maps and planning

"...last week, the U.S. Supreme Court threw the Texas primaries into disarray by suspending the interim House, Senate, and..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...lot? Opinions differed on Tuesday. The Travis County Democratic Party hit the "worry" button with a scoldy e-blast: "I'm..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...in on two key races in both the March primaries and the November general election. Districts 5 and 10..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...in on two key races both in the March primaries and in the November general election. Districts 5 and..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Riddle of the SCOTUS

Analyzing the options for the primary maps and time table

"...two, how does the picking process slow down the primaries? The Texas Democratic Party and the Republican Party of..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Post

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...That's what it would take for the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of Representatives...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Quote of the week: "You, my hyphenated friend, are an ambassador of evil."

"...As a long time Perot/UWSA/Reform Party volunteer I am outraged by the conduct of the..."

March 17, 2000 Column

Postmarks

We are wrong, wrong, wrong. So is golf.

"...As a long time Perot/UWSA/Reform Party volunteer I am outraged by the conduct of the..."

March 10, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...As a long time Perot/UWSA/Reform Party volunteer I am outraged by the conduct of the..."

March 3, 2000 Column

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...Start your fundraising: Filing for the March 1, 2016, primaries closed on Dec. 14. A week ago, it looked..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Letters @ 3AM

The real election is being decided in the primaries, and unless disaster intervenes, the next president will be Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama

"...Florida, where Democrats did not campaign, and, in all primaries but Florida, Democrats have turned out in higher numbers..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

"...deadline for candidate filings for the March 9 Texas primaries. (Congressional candidates have until mid-January, given the fluid state..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...have a bigger impact than actual shifts in voters' party preferences. Looking forward, "when you look at the demographic..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...new and unpredictable territory: In a normal year, the primaries are over and done with by mid-April. The combination..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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