Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks, for whom the Republican Party is essentially a group of hired hands expected to..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...  – James Scott Gilmore Girls Craft & Quiz Party..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly

So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history

"...made the unusual decision to vote in the Democratic party’s primary election...."

March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

March 2024 Primary Election Info

Early Voting: February 20 - March 1; Election Day: March 5

"...City Council elections are not until November, but the party primaries are just two months away, on March 5...."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature

Travis County Democratic and Republican Parties Narrowly Avoid Litigation Over Primary Voting

TCRP will hand-count all Republican ballots, but shared voting locations are intact

"...On Monday, the Travis County Democratic Party came perilously close to suing the Travis County Republican..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Thanks Sarah

"...994 forces all candidates to pay filing fees for primaries. Small parties have conventions, in which the party covers..."

June 7, 2023 Postmarks

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

Public Notice: Meanwhile, Back on January 6

Congressional hearings are demanding a reckoning

"...a reckoning on nothing less than whether the Republican Party in its current state still believes in majority rule..."

July 1, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries

The field is set

"...the statewide run-offs for lieutenant governor and land commissioner; party-backed candidates Mike Collier and Jay Kleberg finished 10 and..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...to valid votes not being counted in the March party primaries (and perhaps this Saturday's local elections as well)...."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election

Early Voting April 25-May 3 • Election Day May 7

"...(This is not also the run-off date for the party primaries; that's later in May.) The Chronicle Editorial Board..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...Mauzy, and Nick Chu knew they had won their primaries. So, lots of congratulating. pic.twitter.com/3fbqnbAVXl— Brant Bingamon (@BrantBingamon) March..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...for the District Courts Central Docket) was at Democratic Party headquarters on Ballot Order Selection Day, when Connor shook..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...fine line as both an uncompromising progressive and effective, cross-party Lege dealmaker. He's willing to work with Repub­licans as..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election 2022: We Got Ourselves Some Contests!

Filing has now concluded for the March 1 primaries

"...and filing has now concluded for the March 1 primaries. That's, like, nine weeks from now, with two weeks..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Season: The candidate filing period for the March 1 primaries was Mon., Dec. 13. In Travis County, races for..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...Matt Mackowiak has teased backing a candidate, as his party did in each of Casar's three races. Vela's backers..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Results: Austin Can Save Itself, Thanks

Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into city’s fiscal reality on Election Day

"...Matt Mackowiak, also chair of the Travis County Republican Party, as he is called to explain how he could..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Austin Congressional District Would Help Protect GOP Incumbents

New TX 37 has a 73.8% Democratic vote share. We should be happy, right?

"...signed off on this draft. As the two major party coalitions in Texas are primarily distinguished by ethnicity, that..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...the second special, allows for postponing the March 1 primaries – either to April 5 or May 24, depending..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: One Step Forward, Two Steps ...

The Texas Democrats walk back their walkout amid hard feelings, flashes of hope

"...election, and the all-but-inevitable legislation to delay the 2022 primaries. It was suggested to me earlier this week that..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Voting Debate Turns House Into a History Class

Dems slow SB 7's roll with more than 100 amendments

"...the "election integrity" measure finally passed by a 78-64 party-line vote last Friday. Although technically SB 7 has passed..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin at Large: Right Back Where We Started

Texas will do little. Austin will do more. America will validate us. What happens next?

"...toxic to say so until we're past the 2022 primaries, which will also likely be delayed by the snakebit..."

April 30, 2021 News Column 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

Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge

Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation

"...Democratic precinct chairs selected lawyer, former Travis County Democratic Party chair, and Beto O'Rourke staffer Andy Brown to be..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended political systems near..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...for the July 14 primary run-offs. As Texas Democratic Party election coordinator Glen Maxey testified in the April 15..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...– was to expose the chicanery in the Democratic party and the fact that they stole primaries from Sanders..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines

"...attendance is not required for either). Travis County Democratic Party's official convention business will be livestreamed on Facebook...."

March 20, 2020 News Feature

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