Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...a servant-leader for all of Austin, not just white, high-voter-turnout areas. Kirk Watson showed me ... that he truly..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Travis County's Road Bond Package 2001

"...cast the two dissenting votes, had wanted to present voters with an $80 million bond proposal for affordability reasons:..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...But with a Texas governor running for president and voter turnout high across the state this year, the Travis..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

A Work in Progress

East Timor begins the process of reconstruction in its struggle for independence.

"...threats of retaliation, despite 25 years of repression, the voter turnout was over 90%, and nearly 80% voted to..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by John Sayles

Naked City

On May 6, voters will choose how AISDwill send tax dollars to property-poor school districts under Chapter 41 of the state education code.

"...6 election is an especially appropriate time for Austin voters, particularly parents with children in public schools, to grouse..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Ann Kitchen bests Mandy Dealey in the Democratic primary for Texas House District 48, and Jill Warren heads into a runoff with fellow Republican Scott Loras.

"...Emory blames part of the dismal outcome on low voter turnout...."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Council Watch

Several prospective candidates are expressing an interest in running for the council seat Gus Garcia is vacating

"...is the official beginning of the campaign season for voters, for would-be candidates -- the serious ones, anyway, proceedings..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Page Two

"...isn't much depth there. The big unknown here is voter turnout, and if you care about the future of..."

April 23, 1999 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...fallen on mostly deaf ears in Congress since gay voter turnout has not reflected the same call for change...."

April 9, 1999 News Feature

Net Worth

"...you whacked off to adult videos." If nothing else, voter turnout would improve. -- Louisa C. Brinsmade..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

A Sovereign Neighborhood

Happy Days

"...there's plenty of diversity of opinion on civic issues. Voter turnout is high, and city councils can and do..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...If you thought voter turnout was low in the March 10 primary races,..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature

Coach's Corner

"...governing almost impossible. Every year politicians deplore the falling voter turnout. Duh! Anyway, to me, politics is an abstract..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...At a time when voter turnout is hobbled by apathy, here's something worthy of..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature

Runoff Roundup

"...support base is made up of progressive, central city voters - by and large the same voters who favor..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...last two elections (increased corporate sponsorship coupled with declining voter turnout) show that America is ready for a third..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

The Vanishing Voter: Public Involvement in an Age of Uncertainty

"We all know that Americans don't vote -- 51% turnout, what we saw for Bush-Gore in 2000, is about as good as we get, and in most elections (like the one on Tuesday, and certainly in Austin local races), we settle for far less," writes Mike Clark-Madison in his review of Thomas Patterson's The Vanishing Voter. But why?

"...The Vanishing Voter: Public Involvement in an Age of Uncertaintyby Thomas Patterson..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Books Review by Mike Clark-Madison

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...to go in the November 2 election, Travis County turnout through Tuesday stands at 6.72%, or just over 57,000..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Final Laps Before E-Day

Countdown to Super Tuesday begins

"...Record-Breaking Turnout?..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Primary Numbers

Crunching the numbers on who voted where in the 2006 primaries

"...break. There being only so many ways of saying "voter apathy" – even the dullest council elections can pull..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: (Jennifer) Gale Force

The vote in the AISD board elections suggests too many Austinites are just not paying attention

"...strong showings in a relatively small handful of – high-turnout, traditionally politically active – boxes...."

May 28, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. Celia Israel on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Pandering to 3% of the electorate is not in anyone's best interest”

"...already called a special session. I don't think the voters of Texas, especially with the turnout we had [in..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Lessons at Election Time

Vote like our lives (and Austin) depend on it

"...total registrations have also spiked (hats off to county voter registrar Bruce Elfant, his team, and hundreds of volunteers),..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...to grow a base that could mobilize and sustain voters in time for the 2018 election. They've set up..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Circle the Firing Squad

When you look for villains, look in the right direction

"...working class); the ground campaign didn't sufficiently boost the turnout; and of course, we shoulda nominated Bernie ......."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Opinion: We Must Not Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights

Parties should be competing to win more votes, not working to keep voting down

"...of a legislative session in protest of an extreme anti-voter bill. While this action halted the assault on voting..."

June 18, 2021 Column by Tom Lopach

Poking More Holes in Fraser

Did voter ID law raise or suppress turnout in Indiana

"...Sen. Fraser argues that his bill would actually raise turnout. He points to Indiana, which has strictest Voter ID..."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

“Fleeing Voters” Delay Travis County Count

Clerk reports 15 boxes required re-scanning for confirmation

"...morning. County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir said Wednesday afternoon that voters taking away their ballot cards instead of depositing them..."

Nov. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: The Courthouse Aftermath

Low voter turnout means that 6% of county residents decided the courthouse's fate

"...public meetings with little elected official involvement left most voters with insufficient information. County Judge Sarah Eckhardt noted with..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...brief demographic and geographic breakdowns help readers (and prospective voters) get a more precise sense of where they fit..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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