Elise Hu

Elise Hu was a political reporter at the Tribune, focusing on multimedia projects, from 2009 to 2011. She previously worked as the state political reporter for Austin's ABC affiliate, KVUE-TV, from 2006 to 2009. She was recognized by the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters three years in a row for her beat reporting on state politics and was named Best TV Reporter Who Can Write by The Austin Chronicle. Before arriving in Austin, she held reporting positions at television stations in Waco; Greenville, S.C.; and Columbia, Mo. She's an evangelist for social media and multimedia journalism — her Political Junkie blog was listed as one of WashingtonPost.com's top Texas political blogs. A native of Plano, she has a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri.

Past Contributions

Voices of the Voters

By Elise Hu March 2, 2010

It's primary election day. Join us for a ride to some polling places and come along as we attempt to talk to voters. Full Story
Primary 2010: The Liveblog

By Elise Hu March 2, 2010

Election day through the eyes of our reporters and readers across Texas. Eleven hours of nonstop live photos, news and updates let you follow along visually as the day unfolded. Full Story

Credit: Caleb Bryant Miller
2010: Farouk, Farouk, Farouk is on Fiah

By Elise Hu March 1, 2010

Just in time for election day comes the release of a Farouk Shami-themed hip-hop song from the official campaign. This is not a parody. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
The Great White Wait?

By Elise Hu March 1, 2010

The Republicans in the governor's race appear more likely to head into a runoff situation than the Democrats, which could leave Bill White waiting for six weeks for a GOP opponent. What's he going to do with the spare time - if he gets it? Full Story
2010: Election Night Needs You

By Elise Hu March 1, 2010

Be our eyes and ears on election day. Start sending in your photos, updates and other ephemera from throughout election day to MEDIA@TEXASTRIBUNE.ORG. Full Story
HuTube: Watch Their Final Pitches

By Elise Hu March 1, 2010

Too busy to read? Then just watch. Our quick video featurettes give each major Texas gubernatorial candidate a chance to sum up why he or she wants your vote. Full Story
KBH's Closing Argument

By Elise Hu March 1, 2010

Kay Bailey Hutchison makes an impassioned final plea to voters in Waco on Friday, asking them to do whatever they can to get out the vote for her. "Keep talking to your friends and neighbors," she says. Full Story
Rick Perry's Closing Argument

By Elise Hu March 1, 2010

Gov. Rick Perry says he knows "it's a marathon, not a sprint" to November as he muses about the final days in the race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Full Story
Debra Medina's Closing Argument

By Elise Hu March 1, 2010

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Debra Medina's final pitch to her supporters in her roller coaster ride of a primary campaign. Full Story
Farouk Shami's Closing Argument

By Elise Hu March 1, 2010

In the closing days of the Democratic primary campaign, gubernatorial hopeful Farouk Shami visits San Antonio's Royal Palace Ballroom for a Latino senior citizens dance — and takes his own turn on the dance floor. Full Story