Democrats’ national convention shone a spotlight on Texas’ emerging bench
By Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune
The speaking turns may have been brief and the spotlight not as bright, but Texas Democrats got a glimpse at...
BISD trustees challenged for posts; 14 candidates file for election
Two incumbents on the Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees are being challenged in board elections to be held in conjunction with the...
Vela part of DNC montage
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela had a role in the first night of the Democratic National Convention — a small role, but a role nonetheless.
Elected...
Voting during COVID-19 outbreak; Elections Office training volunteers via online
So far 2020 has proven itself a year filled with unprecedented challenges. The possibility to elect new leaders or to re-elect those who have...
Nearly 1 million people voted in Tuesday’s Democratic runoff
By Matthew Watkins, Texas Tribune
Voter turnout under 6% may not seem like an achievement for democracy, but it made Texas Democrats optimistic Wednesday as...
Garza defeats Omar Lucio; Ex-district clerk secures 57% of vote
Former Cameron County district clerk Eric Garza unseated 19-year incumbent Sheriff Omar Lucio in the primary runoff election to secure the nomination on the...
Lucio defeats Barrera in District 27 race; Faces Republican challenger in November
State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. managed to fend off challenger Sara Stapleton Barrera during Tuesday’s Democratic primary runoff election for the Senate District 27,...
Gabby Garcia defeats Helen Delgadillo for 138th District Court
Gabriela "Gabby" Garcia defeated Helen Delgadillo for the 138th State District Court Judge on Tuesday with a difference of more than 2,900 votes, unofficial results show.
Garcia...
Final unofficial runoff election returns
These are the final unofficial election returns.
Democratic Party Runoff
State Senator, Dist. 27
Sara Stapleton Barrera - 13,275
Eddie Lucio Jr. - 15,530
138th state District Judge
Gabriela "Gabby"...
Election Day finally arrives; Administrator urges voters to vote early
The primary runoff elections are here and voters are set to elect candidates in the races for Cameron County sheriff, the 138 th state District Court,...