Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election

Early Voting April 25-May 3 • Election Day May 7

"...Austin no longer elects its city council in May (other area cities still do, including Round Rock, Georgetown,..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Wait, There Are Two May Elections?

Yup. The May 7 local election and the May 24 primary run-off

"...May 7 Local ElectionEarly Voting April 25-May 3; E-Day Sat.,..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature

Election Results: Austin Can Save Itself, Thanks

Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into city’s fiscal reality on Election Day

"...higher turnout than the normally weak participation in off-year elections; total Travis County turnout clocked in at 21.6%...."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

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

"...neighborhood Chronicle News desk has been gearing up for Election 2020 since the day after the 2016 trainwreck. Trust..."

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

Election Time Again! Council Sets Propositions for May 1 Ballot

Local propositions to include strong mayor proposal and a reinstatement of the public camping ban

"...asked to consider eight – and possibly nine – local propositions at the May 1 election, as City Coun­cil..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...The 2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary...."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

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

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

"...Israel officially launched her campaign to be Austin's next mayor. If elected, Israel would be only the second woman..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Democratic primary ballot (Republican voters, you're on your own; may the odds be ever in your favor). For ongoing..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin City Council Run-Off Election

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

"...Election day: Tuesday, December 13 In-person early voting: Thursday, December..."

Nov. 30, 2022 News Post

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...of community leaders poised to back her in the 2022 Austin mayoral race...."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...side; the drama of the Senate District 14 special election means that every last vote – late mail-ins (including..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

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

"...Former San Antonio mayor/housing secretary/2020 candidate Julián Castro and former U.S. Attorney General..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"...Two weeks after Kirk Watson announced he would retire..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

The biggest news in local races this week

"...Austin's mayoral race lost a runner last week when queer fitness..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by James Scott

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

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...How many local judicial races will Travis County Democrats see on their..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top 10 Austin Food News Stories of 2022

Restaurant closures, inflation woes, and cannabis wins

"...are also of the opinion that the closures of local faves like Kerlin BBQ, Crema Bakery & Cafe, Sweet..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Local Candidates Find Victory in Statewide Races

On a wet, cloudy night, Greg Casar enjoys clear triumph

"...years ago for Casar on City Council. But on election night, as both Democrats celebrated easy victories in their..."

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

Election Coverage: A Glass Half-Full

Little f*cking drops of blue blood, sweat, and tears

"...more tears." So said one late arrival at the local and state Democrats' traditional election-night gathering at the Driskill..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Ultra-Low-Turnout Primary Election (Almost) Devoid of Drama

Tiny landslides in Travis County and beyond

"...the first to be held under the Trump-adjacent new "election integrity" rules that were supposed to make it "easy..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Keep marching on

"...Here in Travis County, women's democratic involvement included taking local office in 1912 – six years before Texas became..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: They Ban, We Plan

Celia Israel and Kirk Watson answer urbanists, Israel lays out repro rights plan, and more

"...state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, now a candidate for mayor, announced a pretty bold reproductive rights and sexual health..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Nobody Wants to Stop Voters From Approving Prop A

Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot

"...Austin voters on May 7 are being asked to approve a city ordinance,..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...utility districts, in what's looking like an anti-tax, anti-government local election cycle. Lake Travis ISD..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

In Leander and Cedar Park, Backlash Is on the Ballot

Moving away from Austin?

"...but Leander residents will get that option at the May 7 election. Supporters of Leander's Proposition A, which would..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...Congress. Over these seven years, Casar has won four elections for the seat (counting both the general and run-off..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Don’t Forget to Vote on Saturday

A weird election, but an important one, too

"...cast a ballot in early voting for the upcoming May 1 special election. That's actually a robust turnout for..."

April 30, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin Just Says No to Weed Busts, No-Knock

City Council made both policy in 2020, now voters codify them as law

"...a resounding message to the Austin Police Department on May 7: People should not be arrested or cited for..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pro-Cop Fake-Oversight Petition Drive Still Raises Questions

A strange mistake?

"...the Equity Action coalition has already qualified for the May 6 local election ballot. As the Chronicle reported Dec...."

Dec. 8, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

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