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.

"...the Iowa caucuses (Feb. 3) and the New Hampshire primary (Feb. 11), but before the Nevada caucuses (Feb. 22)..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Primary Intelligence

State and local races

"...This week we continue our coverage of the primary races, focusing primarily on statewide races, with a few..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...who loses in a slew of legislative and statewide races. Here's a sampling of some of the livelier contests..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...every contest. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the races and important voting information, as well as a shorter,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...and nation where the next month's spate of down-ballot races will actually matter. Here are some to watch:What's Doing..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Ask Travis County Democratic primary candidates and voters what they mean when they advocate..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Primary Update: Slow Crawl Speeds Up

Dem early voting increasing for May 29 primary

"...your polling cards: Early voting for the May 29 primary ends today. Early on, it was pretty clear that..."

May 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...and while there were no major surprises in local races, some details bear notice, and some races look juicier..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...Most local Democratic primary elections are fairly sleepy affairs – often uncontested, or..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary. Follow the Austin Chronicle's live election coverage night here,..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Primary Filings: The Democrats

Breaking down the election filings for the Dems

"...this year. So who is headed to the donkey races?..."

Jan. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Contested Races

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary – March 9, 2004

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

Contested Races

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary - March 9, 2004

"...Numerous races in the Democratic and Republican Party primaries feature uncontested..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature

Quick Guide to Chronicle Endorsements for 2024 Primary Election

Going to the polls? This handy list of our recommendations might help.

"...The Chronicle Editorial Board provides the following endorsements to..."

Feb. 18, 2024 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Primary Colors: Part II

More races to watch, up and down the ballot

"...U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and State Board of Education races for Central Texas voters. This week we preview the..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"...The three Democratic primary races for Travis County offices featured impressive candidates and..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...the night. Want to track the returns yourself? Joint primary results are accessible here. We’ll be back at it..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

The Primary Colors: Part I

Early highlights of Central Texas primary races

"...is many of the seats are uncontested or the races are perfunctory. Elsewhere in this issue, we cover the..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

A Closer Look at the Texas Primary Ballot on This Week's The Austin Chronicle Show

Plus: Previewing sci-fi film fest Other Worlds

"...show, Michael King joins me to run through the primary races to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate and..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Election Ticker: Noises From the Primary

The latest on local and state races

"...results of an initial robopoll of 502 likely Democratic primary voters. In response to the question, "If the election..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Other races

Down-ballot stuff, and a few crazy Republicans

"...catch up on some other state and Travis County races that Newsdesk has overlooked thus far: Democratic primary: •..."

March 5, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...Tuesday from a slew of contested state and county primary races, from top-ticket draws to down-ballot candidates. Locally, final..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day One

First day turn-out less than one percent

"...wondering who was going to turn out for the primary run-off elections. The quick answer may be "nobody." In..."

July 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Number of Votes Were Cast in AISD Board Races. The Run-Offs Will Be a Different Story.

Lower voter turnout may intensify already close races

"...the most votes ever cast in Austin ISD board races, the two run-offs will be a different story, as..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Primary Intelligence

Local races

"...the March 2 primaries with a look at high-interest races in Travis County. Next week, we'll take a closer..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

March 1 Democratic Primary Endorsements (No Filler)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. We offer detailed reasons behind our Editorial Board endorsements..."

Feb. 10, 2022 News Post

Primary Run-Off Results: Early Voting Day Three

Turnout fails to break 2%

"...Turnout in Travis County for the July 31 primary run-off has plateaued, with near-identical results for the last..."

July 26, 2012 News Post

Picking Shades of Blue in the 2020 Texas Dem Primary

The Austin Chronicle Show takes a look at the March 3 ballot

"...KOOP 91.7 FM to run through the March 3 primary ballot...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

More Dems File in State Judicial Races

Keith Hampton, Amy Clark Meachum announce for high Texas courts

"...this week, as defense attorney Keith Hampton joined the primary race for chief justice of the 3rd Court of..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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