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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,...

Supreme Court rejects Texas GOP bid for in-person convention

By Chuck Lindell and Jonathan Tilove, Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Supreme Court on Monday rejected two appeals that sought to resurrect the state...

What’s Trump endorsement worth? Texas House, Alabama Senate runoffs will tell

By Bridget Bowman CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON — Loyalty to President Donald Trump has defined Republican primaries since 2016. So when he chooses sides in intraparty...