Cain: 6,324 ... Perry: 2,494

Rick Perry's campaign fell hard and fast in 2012

"...Farewell, presidential hopeful Rick Per­ry. On Jan. 19, the..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter amendment approved..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Congressional Candidates Begin to Multiply

Six Austin districts pointing to March primaries

"...Although in real time, it’s very early – the primary elections are next March — in campaign terms, would-be..."

June 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Six for CD 10

Dem primary candidates contend at Pct. 149 forum

"...the six candidates running for the CD 10 Democratic primary nomination appeared Sunday afternoon at the Austin Film Society..."

Feb. 13, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Are You Smarter Than a Texas Governor?

A year of questionable answers from Gov. Goodhair

"...platform Two: Voting age Three: The date of the 2012 elections Four: The number of Supreme Court justices Five:..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The SOS Ordinance Turns 20

Remembrances of an election that changed Austin's political environment

"...Ordinance on the ballot in time for a May election...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mark Your Calendar

"...29 will be the date of the long-awaited, long-delayed 2012 Texas primaries. On March 1, the San Antonio federal..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature

A 3-D Race for the Bench

Three Dems vying for high-profile felony court

"...County) the contest will essentially be decided in the primary – whenever that will be; at this writing, May..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judges to State: Fix Your Maps Now

New districts by Feb. 6 or primary shifts

"...That's the current conundrum facing everyone interested in Texas' primary season In a two-page opinion, a federal judicial panel..."

Jan. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

D.A. Challenger Funded Primarily by Right Wing Donors, Wealthy West Austinites

Jeremy Sylestine leads José Garza in January fundraising

"...is flowing into the Travis County district attorney Democratic primary. Interestingly, D.A. José Garza’s challenger, Jeremy Sylestine, raised several..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bell Rings for Kinky in Agriculture Race

Former Dem governor hopeful endorses man that helped him lose in '06

"...congressman has apparently endorsed Kinky Friedman in his party's primary run off for agriculture commissioner...."

May 7, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Contested Dem Races

And the rest of the ticket

"...Challenger Sisson has based his campaign primarily on his..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...at Headliners – people with the ability to sway elections and influence City Hall. And as officials with the..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Is Ted Cruz Really Texas Tough?

New TV spot by Richard Linklater attacks senator's Lone Star cred

"...energy playing up his Texas credentials: But a new election spot paints him as all hat, and definitely no..."

Oct. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Returns

Four declare candidacy for the Pct. 1 Commissioners Court Primary Race

"...Del Valle ISD trustee, Franklin ran against Davis in 2012. His early campaign has emphasized his personal rededication after..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...The May 29 primary is over, the results are in, and (in most..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Let the 2012 race begin

"...Are you ready for Election 2012? If your name is Bryan Case, Travis County..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sampson Opens Commissioner Campaign

Running to succeed Ron Davis in Precinct 1

"...third run for commissioner (after runs in 2004 and 2012), but Sampson said he is not discouraged: “This is..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Greens Announce Thin Slate for 2014

51 candidates announced for November election

"...statewide slate of 51 candidates for the November general election. Only four Greens are running for Travis County seats..."

Jan. 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Court Issues Congressional Map

Updated: Democrats respond to new boundaries

"...With only two working days before filing for the 2012 primaries opens, the three-judge panel in San Antonio has..."

Nov. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Poll Dance

Our governor's free fall is almost too painful to watch

"...him stuck in single digits in three key early primary states: Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Oops indeed...."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

So Many Elections, So Little Time

Senate bill could have unintended consequences for local elections

"...And now for some completely different election news: A seemingly innocuous Texas Senate bill, passed and..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Chronicle Endorsements

"...endorse only in contested races. See more info at austinchronicle.com/elections. State/National..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...amounts of candidates running," said Glen Maxey, the party's primary director. "And this time, we're doing it without having..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

TDH: 6/2/11

Will Senate bill spell the end of May elections?

"...as a state senate bill looks to throw local elections into chaos...."

June 2, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 State Stories

Rick Perry's embarrassments, education's funding battles, and more

"...some Texans filed secession petitions on WhiteHouse.gov after Obama's re-election, leading to a response by Austinites petitioning for our..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...• City Council meets today (Thursday) for its last..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...online presence. The Chronicle's Richard Whit­tak­er reported in February 2012 on the launch of austintexas.gov – four years in..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...The election is over! Long live the election! Run-offs for the..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...Outside a recent meeting of the 2012 Charter Revision Committee, Martha Cotera and Roscoe Overton –..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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