Precinct 2: Shea Wins Easily

Three-way race decided in early vote count

"...early vote results handed an early victory to the Precinct 2 Travis County commissioner candidate...."

March 5, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Precinct 2 Constables

Why on earth would anyone want to run for constable? You'd be surprised.

"...that the Democratic primary race for Travis County Constable Precinct 2 has become a nasty fight between Adan Ballesteros..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis County Constable, Precinct 2: Mud & Experience

Incumbent files defamation suit against opponent in this particularly bloody battle

"...but the three-way Democratic primary fight for Travis County Precinct 2 Constable may have hit a new low with..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2: Toll Roads, Taxes, TYC

With minor opposition, Eckhardt is setting priorities for next term

"...battle, after which Eckhardt went on to claim the Precinct 2 seat on the Travis County Commissioners Court...."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Precinct 2: Shea Wins in a Walk

Early Night in Commissioners Race

"...early vote results handed an early victory to the Precinct 2 Travis County commissioner candidate...."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sheriff's Unions Back Eckhardt for Precinct 2 Commissioner

Both unions are at odds with current Commissioner Sonleitner

"...to oust incumbent County Commissioner Karen Sonleitner from her Precinct 2 seat in the March Democratic primary. The Travis..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pct. 2 Candidates Face Off

Commissioner hopefuls tackle gun shows, immigration laws

"...Monday night for the race to fill Sarah Eckhardt’s Precinct 2 Commissioners’ Court seat, candidates Brigid Shea, Richard Jung,..."

Dec. 11, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Slew of Candidates Vying for Pct. 2 Appointment

List includes political knowns and unknowns seeking interim position

"...County Judge Sam Biscoe today released the names of 32 candidates who have applied for the interim appointment to..."

May 21, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...constable seats are being contested on the Democratic side (Precinct 5 Constable Bruce Elfant is the only incumbent without..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Otherwise Like-Minded Voters Split on Prop. 2

Proposition 2 created a big divide among voters who typically agree on most things

"...The most notable feature of the Proposition 2 vote was the closeness. Overall, the "nays" only took..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3, Voting Rolls Mystery Part 2: The County's Side, and Voter ID Bill Redux

"...Nov. 5, 2002, was a heady day for Travis County Republicans. Statewide,..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Rivalry Revs Up for Pct. 2

Three Dems vie to replace Sarah Eckhardt

"...Sarah Eckhardt's May resignation as Travis County Precinct 2 commissioner to run for retiring County Judge Sam..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Pct. 2 Campaigns Trade Barbs

As election day nears, the sparks are flying

"...government positions, the unusually heated three-way race for the Precinct 2 County Commissioner nomination continues to get more and..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Todd Appointed Pct. 2 Commissioner

Judge Sam Biscoe appoints former mayor, registered lobbyist

"...Todd to serve out the unexpired term of Pct. 2 Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt, who resigned to run to replace..."

June 3, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Place 3 by Precinct

A winning strategy loses, and which precincts saw the biggest increases in votes?

"...at what we call the "power boxes" – those precincts that produce the most votes. Usually, a strong run..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

County Commissioner Precinct 4: New Guard vs. Old

Two generations square off for Precinct 4 county commissioner

"...Democratic clubs – groups that Gómez swept in her 2006 race against Yolanda Montemayor...."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Precinct 3 Race Likely a Rematch

The Precinct 3 primary looks to be a preview of a fall rematch

"...contests. Here in Travis County, the race for the Precinct 3 seat on Commissioners Court gathered its own historical..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Precinct 4: It's Good to Be the Incumbent

Challenging an incumbent is a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it

"...by now – some six weeks before the March 2 primary – had hoped to have acquired more political..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Precinct 3 Travis Co. Commissioner: Huber Wins Southwest Austin

Huber gets a little help from Obama

"...In the 10 precincts that had the most ballots cast, Daugherty took the..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Precinct 4

Former council member seeks seat on commissioners court

"...Raul Alvarez on Wednesday announced his candidacy for the Precinct 4 seat on the Travis County Com­mis­sion­ers Court, signaling..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...Ron Davis..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Precinct 3 Upset

Dems may have Libertarian to thank for victory

"...unseated Republican Gerald Daugherty as Travis County commissioner for Precinct 3 in a three-way race; it's likely Daugherty could..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Fundraising Battle in Precinct 4

City Hall influence showing up in county commissioner's race

"...veteran incumbent, but Raul Alvarez, who is challenging incumbent Precinct 4 County Commissioner Margaret Gómez, managed to do just..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Precinct 3: Ye Olde Transportation Debate Takes Spotlight

Two candidates diverge on roads and growth in Western Travis County

"...and describe each other as friends. Yes, the incumbent Precinct 3 Travis Co. com­mis­sion­er has been known to storm..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Prop. 2 Coup

Not Your Same Old Song and Dance

"...propositions, Watson and company had tested their vision of 21st Century Austin on the waters of public confidence, and..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Gloves Come Off in Travis County Precinct 4 Race

Primary contest between Margaret Gómez, Susanna Ledesma-Woody heats up

"...Gómez's largest donor: billionaire Joe Liemandt, who gave Gómez $25,000, Save Austin Now $75,000, and Donald Trump $250,000. Travis..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Councilmember, Place 2: All the Returns

"...Precinct regions: [ Central
24; East
24; North
24; South..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature

Nov. 2 Joint General and Special Elections

Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 29

"...registered. On Election Day, voters must vote in their precincts. Get a list of precinct locations at 238-VOTE or..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

March 2 Joint Primary Elections

Voting information and locations

"...registered. On election day, voters must vote in their precincts. Get a list of precinct locations by calling 238-VOTE..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...As the Chronicle goes to press on Wed­nes­day, Oct. 27, with three more days of early voting to go..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

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