November 8 Election Endorsements

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

"...The Austin Chronicle only endorses in contested races. We..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...* Editor’s note, Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:31am: A previous..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...for a sec to fully appreciate it: The upcoming November elections (and their inevitable December run-offs) will see the..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...From Austin to San Antonio, the 2022 election cycle has begun with a shuffle of candidates..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...so they rely on…” 🧵— Maggie Q. Thompson (@maggietatx) November 9, 2022 …the upper echelon of the district to..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Austin at Large: A Pre-November Pep Talk

Reasons for optimism as we ride this circus train into Election Station

"...to come) to pause and reflect on the upcoming elections, the silliest of silly seasons. Things normally don't get..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

We Have an Issue: The Game’s Afoot

Austin FC advances in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and our endorsements signal the approach of the midterms

"...In last week's issue, "Verde Report" columnist Eric Goodman..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Common Law

Legitimate poll watcher or voting intimidation – where’s the line?

"...peace. The Texas secretary of state's office published a 2022 "Poll Watcher's Guide" (available online) that summarizes the role..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...4% of the county's registered voters dispensed with the 2022 election cycle as soon as possible. Is that a..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

We Have an Issue: Election Post-Mortem

"...The elections were a real mixed bag. That the so-called red..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

A Primer on the Political Landscape in Central Texas

Get caught up on the big issues facing Austin and its neighbors

"...Next week, we're going to be doing our local elections preview for the key contests in November – the..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: The Ups and Downs of Watson's Ad and More

Look at the first ad of the mayoral campaign and more

"...Smith, the Dripping Springs-area Republican running for reelection in November, got a DWI in 2021 after he ran a..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Manor, Lago Vista Remain in Cap Metro

Manor officials would have preferred Uber

"...the transit authority. Cap Metro is 3-for-3 in such elections in 2022, as Leander also voted to remain in..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Kirk Watson and Celia Israel Lead Pack for the Next Mayor of Crisis City

Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans

"...shot if she can keep Watson under 50% in November...."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista?

Cap Metro's on the ballot again

"...Lago Vista voters will consider the same question this November; city councils in both suburbs voted in August to..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Election Ticker: Erica Nix Drops Out, Poll Watchers Get Trained and More

The biggest news in local races this week

"...The candidate forums for this November's city council elections have been set and the District..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by James Scott

Everything You Need to Know About Your First Austin Election

How and where to vote

"...register by October 11 to cast your vote on November 8. If you're worried that getting a Texas driver's..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

It’s Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot

Applications to be on the ballot are open

"...25, was the first day for candidates in local elections this November – including the Austin City Council, Austin..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD's Largest Bond Ever to Fix Infrastructure Comes to the Polls

ACC adds campuses

"...its largest bond package in history for consideration on November 8 – $2.44 billion worth of equity-focused critical infrastructure..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...In June, HNA adopted a second resolution, omitting all..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs

Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money

"...the results in two of Hays County's most important elections, 10 days after a blue wave election that saw..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Hays County Dems Romp as San Marcos Legalizes Weed

Everything's blue (and green)

"...comeback bid with 63%, but San Marcos has council elections every year so they're not super dramatic. The big..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

ACC Reopens Historic Campus Ahead of Bond Election

ACC shows what it can do with less than $50 million

"...of Austinites. "I also reflect on a couple of elections where people were saying, 'Why do we need ACC?..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Unions Bet on Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watson

Endorsements flow in, though his proposals may leave some Austinites wanting more

"...U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said about elections, "winners make policy, losers go home." Unions want to..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News

Keep marching on

"...resoundingly (72% to 28%) in a low-turnout referendum in November 1997. (Later, with different political weather, Council hiked it..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...that the Dripping Springs-area Republican, running for reelection in November, was busted for DWI by Austin police in 2021..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Wingnut Crusaders Want All of Round Rock ISD

Storming the castle

"...Board, five of which are on the ballot this November. The two positions that aren't up for election are..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Mayor's Race, Districts 3, 5, and 9 All Headed to Run-Off

Ready for round 2

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community Organizing Defines Eastside Races

District 3 goes to run-off

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Strong Student Support Buoys Qadri in D9 Race

Zo Qadri and Linda Guerrero go into overtime

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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