How to Lose a Safe Seat

Dems point fingers after embarrassing defeat in HD 118

"...To lose a seat in a special election, as Oscar Wilde didn't quite say, may be regarded..."

Jan. 30, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...Monday marked the first major landmark of the 2010 elections: Filing closed for the March 2 primaries. As Texas..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Vote Early and Often

The collision of elections leaves many voters in the dust

"...this is May, there must be a couple of elections...."

May 11, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...political action committee formed to influence May's City Council elections Headlines..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...This year the primary election question is more difficult than usual, because both..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Austin at Large: Easy to Be Hard, Easy to Vote No

What did we learn from the tiny, noisy Texas primaries? A few morning-after insights

"...This issue's election package touches on some of the news made Tuesday..."

March 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...Flores is a front-runner in the seven-candidate Democratic primary for Texas House District 51. It's a race without..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...This year the primary election question is more difficult than usual because both..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Primaries: Parties Agree on April 3

Dems, GOP set new calendar, but still need court approval

"...There was talk of a split primary calendar, with the presidential, US Senate, county and SBOE..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...makes the following endorsements for the March 9 Texas primary elections. We endorse only in those races in which..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...makes the following endorsements for the March 9 Texas primary elections. We endorse only in those races in which..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...arm opposed several incumbent House Republicans in the March primary, despite the fact they earned perfect scores from the..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fate of the Texas Two-Step

Texas Dems held the final hearing last week gathering testimony opposed and in favor of the Texas Two-Step

"...wasn't clear on what's wrong with the party's dual primary/caucus system, Amy Wright gave them a good visual to..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the airwaves on Sunday, she decided not to seek re-election in 1993, thus preventing the inevitable. – Lee Nichols..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Doggett at Risk

Austin's longtime champion is looking for Dem support

"...Just as historically low turnout embarrassed the recent city elections, so is low voter participation threatening the Demo­cratic primary..."

May 25, 2012 News Column by Michael King

District 47

"...three of the four candidates running in the Republican primary in District 47 of the Texas Legislature are among..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...Tuesday, Oct. 15, was the Federal Election Commission filing deadline for Congressional campaign fundraising for the..."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements, Travis County Early Voting

Democratic Primary Run-offs

"...You may still be recovering from the March 4 primary – but there remains a bit of unfinished business...."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Advice on Ballot by Mail Voting

Got questions about the joint run-off and special election? The Travis County Clerk's Office has answers.

"...of early voting before Tuesday's joint run-off and special election – and some lingering confusion about the mail ballots..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature

The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...This primary election cycle, four of the five Travis Co. constable..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...Central Texas. We agree this is the most critical election in a generation and encourage all readers to exercise..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Endorsements

"...The Chronicle issues primary election endorsements only in contested races, and more particularly..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Postmarks

Helping Herb

"...ballot, but I would like to comment on the primary election next Tuesday and the general election in November...."

March 6, 1998 Column

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...assistant D.A. in 2008 after endorsing Lehm­berg in the primary run-off following his exit. Rick Reed, a longtime assistant..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin At Large: We Didn’t Demand a Recount

But maybe we should have? How “election integrity” rules could change outcomes

"...tee up a larger conversation: Did the state's new "election integrity" rules change the outcome of close races in..."

March 11, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: On the Endorsement Carousel

The Chronicle begins its endorsements process

"...silly season anymore, but within the larger realm of election upon election, we've once again entered the "endorsement cycle,"..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Meet the Candidate: Heather Way

Way says she'll focus on the growing economic divide and affordability crisis if elected

"...There was never supposed to be a competitive Democratic primary in House Dis­trict 49. Rep. Elliott Naishtat had represented..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS: Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board

State, local politicians respond to latest shifts on the maps

"...Yeah, and about that April 3 primary date. With so many trials still on-going, the SCOTUS..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More Confusion in Redistricting Case

High court hears arguments; primary date up in the air

"...the short-term result is yet more shadows cast over primary season. Justices quizzed lawyers for the state and federal..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...following select recommendations to our readers for the general election to be held Nov. 4; early voting runs Oct...."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

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