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Apathetic Is Pathetic

"...my opinion, but I cannot remain silent over the voter turnout for Saturday's election. So, I have written a..."

May 9, 1997 Column

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...sheriff's office. Nevertheless, Hamilton overall won high marks among voters – not only as the incumbent, but based on..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

Young Protesters Score Small Wins in Fight for Democracy

Hungry for the vote

"...around the country," Gallagher said. "We know that conservative voters overwhelmingly support the reforms within the Freedom to Vote..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

City and Cap Metro Contemplate How to Make a "Real City” Transit System

Following the slow march toward a vote on a multibillion-dollar investment in public transit

"...and while meeting the community's ambitious climate goals. Austin voters have turned down plans for a citywide rail transit..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Playback

Austin Music People wants to meet up

"...On Tuesday, AMP certified local musicians to be deputy voter registrars so they can register fans, a novel attempt..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: Outside Looking in

Not much comfort – or leadership – on the GOP ballot

"...hide-and-seek with the public by limiting his contact with voters to controlled events and media buys." Instead, they endorsed..."

May 18, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Developing Stories: A Long Route to Go

Will we vote on urban rail in November 2010?

"...(Conventional wisdom: Include something for everyone, to win broad voter support.) The first stage would serve Downtown, the Capitol..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Where's the Streetcar?

"...Is a November voter referendum for a Central Austin streetcar still a realistic..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Kinky News

Independent gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman announces seven-point political reform agenda designed to get politicians out of politics and to open political process "to the people"

"...independent candidates to get onto the election ballot; same-day voter registration, a practice that has increased voter turnout in..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Austin - bands, bikes, billboards, ballots, Bradley, and beyond - under scrutiny.

"...of the mark. IRV is used by millions of voters around the world every year with none of the..."

April 27, 2001 Column

Headlines

"...Mathias to Depart School Board: Eastside voters will choose a new representative in the D2 seat..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature

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 Democratic primaries of most interest to Travis County voters (and Chronicle readers) – are generally more front-loaded than..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Beside the Point: Referendum, Texas

Let's vote on ... something, anything, and all of the time

"..."CodeNEXT petition" – that springtime affair to put before voters a choice to have every major land use rewrite..."

July 20, 2018 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...on: Among 10 Texas counties with the most registered voters, Travis saw the highest spike in Democratic voter turnout,..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature

Election Run-Off Results: Alter to City Council

Alter, Nitsch, and Hassan emerge victorious in Tuesday's run-off

"...mustered 5,315 of the combined 14,757 votes cast, as voter turnout finished at 22.3% of registered voters...."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Point Austin: Reasons To Vote

Take the time to take responsibility for your own community

"...clucking all week over relatively low Travis County early voter turnout (much higher than May, but lower than 2008..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Voting 'No' on Propositions 1 and 2

"...points of these proposals are that they will increase voter turnout in general elections and save modest amounts of..."

Oct. 30, 2012 Postmarks

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"...Council Elections," News, April 29) depicting highest and lowest voter turnout in each decade over the last 90 years,..."

May 6, 2011 Column

AISD, ACC Final Results

Villarreal, Barksdale take trustee positions

"...5 Vic Villarreal 54.85% (5,163) David Reiter 45.15% (4,250) Turnout: 11,003 (1.69%)..."

June 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Beyond City Limits

"...violated the Voting Rights Act. Precincts that had lower voter turnout in 2006 get fewer convention delegates than those..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Fantasy Electionball

Leave it to the Democrats to make everything @#$% complicated

"...gets a certain number of delegates based on Democratic voter turnout in the past two general elections (i.e., Kirk..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...is safe – the homophobes convinced 76% of Texas voters to support Proposition 2, a constitutional amendment to ban..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Hospital District Campaign Ready to Roll

Backers and opponents gear up for a May 15 vote on a Travis Co. health care taxing district

"...are dismayed that the ballot issue will go to voters in May rather than in November, when the turnout..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Gus Garcia is not simply the best choice for mayor on this slate but the best choice for mayor, regardless; Austin needs roads, but the road propositions that go before the electorate Tuesday are bad politics; the war in Afghanistan is a terrible misstep that played into the terrorists' hands and will have devastating consequences for our community; the Chronicle co-sponsored "Eat Drink Watch Movies" series starts Thursday.

"...Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day, when voters will be asked to pick the next mayor and..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...Amid the state's record-breaking early voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Seinfeld's Julia..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...An estimated 93% of eligible voters in Travis County are registered to vote – a..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Res Publica

Events for good citizens, March 5-12

"...STOP VOTER SUPPRESSION RALLY features a film on the disenfranchising power..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature

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Travis County Bond Propositions

"...phase of construction at the county's Del Valle jail. Voters may recall approving $67.7 million four years ago for..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Fueled by Distrust in Government, Gen Z Still Wants to Fix America – or at Least Central Texas

Young organizers say local focus is the way forward

"...she’s been integral in successful efforts to mobilize young voters, decriminalize cannabis locally, and get Democrats elected down the..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...For the first time ever, voters across Texas will be asked to elect some of..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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