Austin Interfaith Gets Out the Vote

Ambitious campaign aims to change the headline issues

"...from congregations around Austin pledged to educate 20,000 potential voters on important issues before the November elections. "We at..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election? Apparently.

Texas has 11 new amendments and a thimbleful of voters

"...may be that fewer than one in 10 registered voters turned up to rewrite portions of the Texas constitution...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...of Texas. DeLay is gone from Congress, disgraced. Nationally, voters swept the Republican "permanence" away in 2006. Even DeLay's..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Opinion: The Argument for Approval Voting

Don’t call them spoilers: These former Senate District 14 candidates think there’s a better alternative to run-offs

"...50%, with vote splitting in which similar candidates cause voters to have to chose between them and split their..."

July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...oxygen masks on airplanes, you should complete your own voter registration before assisting others. Again, because this is Texas,..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...that is more skewed toward what is best for voters than what is best for the party in charge...."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: Removing the Mask

Hard times reveal the way things actually work

"...On the other hand, based on the ongoing voter ID shenanigans in the Senate, relying on legislators to..."

March 20, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: How to Suppress the Vote

With its latest lies, Texas GOP reminds us: This is all they’ve got

"...data suggesting that 95,000 "non-citizens" may have registered as voters, 58,000 of whom might have been voting in elections..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Breaking News: Primaries This Sunday!

Just when you thought Texas politics couldn't get any weirder

"...can run for any seat, and every registered Texas voter can vote in every legislative race – and they..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...their ombudsman reminding him that about a third of voters in Harris County didn't vote for Bush and that..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...federal judge's ruling that clears the way for the voter initiative. District Judge Sam Sparks last week handed down..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature

Austin at Large: Tale of Two Cities

Mayor’s race: Hook ’em along I-35, sic ’em along MoPac

"...16,000 votes, or 5.5%. With about 44% of city voters casting a ballot in the mayor's race (still kind..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Round Rock, Georgetown, Lakeway, and Cedar Park), but city voters have eight propositions to consider. Seven of these (all..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...will draw attention to the county’s decades-long campaign of voter suppression targeting the historically black university; the coalition will..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...UT boxes reporting shifts Fischer from 8% of e-day turnout to 13% in #hd49. Still not enough to force..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

District Races

Get ready for run-offs!

"...Also working in his favor, he believes, is a low-turnout mid-December run-off, with his supporters more likely to stay..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

May Elections: Twice the Fun

Double election strains Travis County resources

"...to school district bonds. Eanes ISD is looking for voter approval of $89.5 million for a new elementary, a..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...mid-April. The combination of this year's late date, low turnout, and the ongoing turf war between the Texas GOP..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Perry Plunge

Iowa nightmare for Gov. Goodhair, but he carries on

"...Total turnout: 122,255. That's up marginally from the 2008 turnout of..."

Jan. 4, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Conservative Blogger Needs Math Lessons

RedState.com predicts doom for Doggett – with incorrect numbers

"...of times, mostly as a Democratic stronghold, but the voter make-up in its current shape (which has only existed..."

Oct. 5, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Why Vote?

Here are 10 good reasons to mark your calendar for Nov. 7

"...of the ballot in open races that will require voters to select individual candidates (not straight ticket). Longtime Austin..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Column by Michael King

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...personally need to shake hands with every potential actual voter in order to have a shot at victory. Thus..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Republicans had cast ballots. Two years ago, Travis GOP turnout was actually higher than Dem turnout; County Clerk Dana..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...School in Anderson County, the Tyler League of Women Voters had assembled several state and federal candidates for a..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

The (Longer) Road to CodeNEXT

Opponents would freeze the process via referendum

"...a goal of acquiring the 20,000 signatures of registered voters sufficient to force a May election. (According to a..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...Penning the majority opinion, he wrote that, while minority turnout has increased since its passage in 1966, "There is..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet Your New Tax Assessor

With oath of office, Elfant goes from constable to tax assessor

"...his new role as Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, Elfant vows to play a more aggressive role..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Early Voting Begins Today

County clerk strongly encourages avoiding the election day rush

"...determining the Democratic presidential nomination, she expects a huge turnout this year. "I feel like we're running ahead of..."

Feb. 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Final Early Voting Totals

"...before Election Day, or 17.76% of Travis' 555,579 registered voters. Using the conventional wisdom that Election Day numbers are..."

Nov. 5, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...then, in November, he has to turn out enough voters to secure the victory...."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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