Campaign Finance
Austin’s got a $2 million mayor
This story was updated at 4:14pm January 26th to correct the statement made about Jennifer Virden’s total spending. The $220,000 she repaid to herself...
Court denies Fair Campaign restraining order
After losing court decision, runoff candidates Alter and Velasquez dropped their claim for a share of the Fair Campaign Finance Fund
Only runoff candidates Daniela...
Guerrero and Silva earn $33,000 runoff bonuses
It’s official: A City of Austin spokesman said in an email at 2:12pm November 17, 2022: “The City’s Law Department has reviewed the City...
Mayor and council candidates rake up $2.3 million
Updated 10:01am September 8, 2022, to upload and link the Petitions for a Place on the City General Election Ballot for the seven candidates...
Donors gave big bucks to Democrats in SD 14 election
Incumbent state rep Rodriguez netted 73 percent of all funds raised by six candidates
Among the half-dozen candidates on the July 14 special-election ballot for...
Bill Would Block Austin Campaign Finance Changes
Austin campaign has been quietly lobbying for using tax funds to help mayor and council campaigns and reduce the advantages of a candidate’s personal...
The $2 Million 2018 Election
The power and fundraising ability of incumbents prove to be insurmountable
The 28 candidates who ran for mayor and City Council seats last year collectively...
Good Idea or Trojan Horse?
More than $137,000 in ‘dark money’ spent to put Austin efficiency audit on the ballot
Investigative Report by Ken Martin
In Greek mythology, during the Trojan War...
