Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...every bit as contentious. Incumbent Alison Alter and opponent Jennifer Virden have taken turns sniping at each other in..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

Right-leaning challengers aim to unseat CMs in run-offs

"...Kelly finishing very close behind Flannigan in D6 and Jennifer Virden beating two better-known challengers to face Alter in..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Westside City Council Races Go to Polarized Run-Offs

Districts 6 and 10 head to another race

"...a larger lead among Austin's Williamson County voters (43%-30%). Jennifer Mush­taler finished third with about 19% of the vote..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Alter Holds Onto Her Council Seat, While Flannigan Is Narrowly Defeated

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...CM Alison Alter barely held onto her seat against Jennifer Virden, also a Republican, winning by 587 votes out..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It's Election Night! Time to Count the Last Few Ballots Cast in 2020

FINAL: Kelly unseats Flannigan; Alter, Boswell, Lugo prevail

"...- are seeking re-election against challengers Mackenzie Kelly and Jennifer Virden, both of whom have Republican backing and have..."

Dec. 15, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Interestingly, until Oct. 12, Jennifer Virden – who pushed incumbent Alison Alter into a..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...Virden Shows Us the Money: Israel is the second official..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...– Anthony Bradshaw, Phil Brual, Celia Israel, Gary Spellman, Jennifer Virden, and Kirk Watson – and the conversation offered..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin at Large: The Costly Pastime of Politics

The big bucks are rolling in to local candidates and PACs. Why, and for what?

"...against Alter in D10: Pooja Sethi, Robert Thomas, and Jennifer Virden all have at least $65,000 on hand, in..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...escaped the conservative backlash to that vote. Robert Thomas, Jennifer Virden, Ben Easton, and Belinda Greene have each said..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Tale of Two Cities

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

"...turnout for Travis County as a whole), third-place finisher Jennifer Virden's 18% – more than 52,000 votes – was..."

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

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...been a declared candidate for a while, but Dr. Jennifer Mushtaler, an OB-GYN in private practice, is more of..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...which bodes well in Alter's run-off with Republican candidate Jennifer Virden. Districtwide, Alter and Sethi combined to just over..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...District 6, and Alison Alter will almost certainly face Jennifer Virden in the second round in D10. Incumbents Greg..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

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

Ready for round 2

"...With six candidates in the race, and with well-funded Jennifer Virden able to mobilize Republican voters, the race going..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...Jennifer Virden on core municipal services: The leading Republican found..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Five Highlights From the League of Women Voters Mayor Forum

Candidates talk climate, cops, and city employees

"...Jennifer Virden on core municipal services: The leading Republican found..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...Austin Sanders (@daustinsanders) November 9, 2022 How about that Jennifer Virden underperformance, though? Past elections show that about 25%..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

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

Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans

"...However, Jennifer Virden, a far-right Repub­lican who nearly unseated Mayor Pro..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor Pro Tem Contest Kicks Off New Council Storylines

A leading role at City Hall?

"...Alter's District 10, which narrowly reelected her over GOP-backed Jennifer Virden in last month's run-off, is more conservative than..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...in District 6, Louis Herrin III in D4, and Jennifer Virden in D10. Both Kelly and Herrin are endorsed..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

November 2020 General Election Results

"...Jennifer Mushtaler 3,649 19.7%..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...James “Jimmy” Flannigan*: 6,604 (38.25%) Mackenzie Kelly: 6,202 (35.92%) Jennifer Mushtaler: 3,423 (19.83%) Dee Harrison: 1,037 (6.01%)..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Public Notice: Through the Looking Glass

The strange logic of "new urban" housing policy

"...Thomas, Belinda Greene, Bennett Easton, Noel Tristan, Pooja Sethi, Jennifer Virden)..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...motels to convert into supportive housing. Her run-off opponent, Jennifer Virden, brings none of that expertise or commitment to..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

December Run-Off Election

"...motels to convert into supportive housing. Her run-off opponent, Jennifer Virden, brings none of that expertise or commitment to..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin City Council Run-Off Election

Early voting runs Dec. 1-9 ; election day is Dec. 13

"...in October, we invited her and Kirk Watson (and Jennifer Virden, who did not respond) in and had time..."

Nov. 30, 2022 News Post

Austin at Large: A Puddle You Can Drown In

Democracy survives another round, but we don’t know about Apesh*t’s mind

"...mayor (at least for Democrats who won't vote for Jennifer Virden), and I'm looking forward to talking with the..."

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

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

Keep marching on

"...means. Wealthy folks like Steve Adler, Kathie Tovo, and Jennifer Virden can and do self-fund in the six-figure range;..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...herself needs to keep being. Of the remaining candidates, Jennifer Virden has some credible housing ideas, but is Republican..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

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