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Voter Guide
El Paso Election 2024: Everything you need to know for May 28 primary runoff
On May 28, El Paso voters will cast ballots in the 2024 primary runoff election. Here are key dates to remember, who’s on the ballot, candidate information and related stories.
election news
GOP congressional candidate Brandon Herrera makes El Paso campaign stop with Kyle Rittenhouse
Herrera is in a primary runoff with incumbent Tony Gonzales for the District 23 seat that stretches from San Antonio to parts of Far East El Paso.
Voters narrowly approve Canutillo ISD bonds for new schools, repairs, debt payoff
This marks the first bond proposals Canutillo ISD voters approve after voting down two others in four years.
How El Pasoans voted in the May 4 uniform election
Here’s how voters in El Paso County cast their ballot on the Canutillo ISD bond, San Elizario City Council and Lower Valley Water District bond.
Canutillo ISD bond election draws low turnout in early voting
Here’s what early voting figures in Canutillo ISD’s $387 million bond proposal show; plus, Mayor Oscar Leeser requests audit of Sun Bowl Association contract
What an El Paso congressional candidate and her controversial treasurer are doing with a super PAC
Republican congressional candidate Irene Armendariz-Jackson reports spending a big chunk of minimal campaign contributions on fees for fundraising platforms.
Lower Valley water utility asks voters approve $35 million bond to provide first-time sewer service
The Lower Valley Water District is asking voters within its boundaries to approve $35 million in debt to build sewer lines in five neighborhoods.
Can Texans vote without identification?
El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs.
Can Texans register to vote without an ID?
El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs.
El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal to retire in June; Christina Sanchez to take office early
Christina Sanchez, who easily won the March 5 Democratic primary and has no challengers in November, will be taking office early to replace the longtime El Paso county attorney.
May 4 election: Canutillo ISD bond, San Elizario City Council, Lower Valley Water bond
Some voters in El Paso County will see multiple elections in coming weeks. Here’s how they’re different and what’s on the ballots.
EPCC initiative engages young adult voters, offers election poll work experience
To combat declining interest in voting among young adults, an El Paso Community College program helps educate students about the election process, including assignments as paid election poll workers.
Can I still register to vote in the primary runoff election May 28?
Can I vote in the May 28 primary runoff election if I didn’t vote in March? Is it too late to register to vote? Key dates and other things to know.
Migrants arrested in El Paso for ‘border riot’ remain in custody after judge’s ruling
A group of migrants accused of rioting near a border wall crossing in El Paso last month have remained in either federal or county custody.
El Paso DA says office won’t prosecute SB4 cases where suspect is profiled
El Paso’s District Attorney said he doesn’t expect to see many cases related to SB 4 in El Paso County or in neighboring counties.
Week Ahead: City Council postpones vote on arena site
The City Council postponed voting on the arena site; plus, the Downtown Arts & Farmers Market moves to Camp Cohen and Locomotive FC to host FC Juárez in a friendly match.
5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections in El Paso
Republicans surged, Democrats slumped and an outgoing sheriff gets a rough sendoff
Constable races: Here’s who’s ousted, headed to reelection or in runoff
Five of the incumbent El Paso County constables were reelected Tuesday; a sixth candidate will face an opponent in November; and Precinct 1 is in a runoff
Incumbent judges in 383rd, 388th reelected, criminal court No. 1 judge retains seat; Selina Saenz wins 65th district court
Here’s a roundup of the judicial races on Tuesday’s primary ballots; where incumbents are leading in most races.
Holguin is reelected; Butler wins El Paso county commissioner Democratic primary
In the Democratic primary, voters reelected Iliana Holguin as El Paso County commissioner for Precinct 3; while Jackie Arroyo Butler will face a former city rep, independent in November
El Paso voters back Biden, Trump in primaries
Joe Biden and Donald Trump had struggled in past El Paso primaries, but both won handily on Tuesday.
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