Local Runoff News for June 19

Several municipalities and other local governments held runoff elections yesterday (Sat.). Arlington: Long Pham won the runoff for an open council seat, 57%-43%, over Albert Parra. Carrollton: Richard Fleming defeated Daisy Palomo, 53%-47%, for an open council seat....

Mayors Go 2-1 in June 11 Runoffs

Mission: Norie Gonzalez Garza defeated Mayor Armando O’Caña, 56%-44%, in the mayoral runoff, becoming the first woman elected to lead the city. Council member Jessica Ortega was re-elected with 53% of the vote over Moy Ignesias. Palmview: Mayor Rick Villarreal won a...

Close Races Highlight June 12 Runoffs

Several local jurisdictions held runoff elections yesterday (Saturday). Early voting concludes Tuesday in Beaumont, Brownsville, Harlingen and other local jurisdictions holding runoff elections on June 19. Greenville: Terry Thomas won the runoff for a council seat...

Parker, Ross, Villalobos Win Mayoral Runoffs

Today (Saturday) was runoff Election Day for a number of local jurisdictions across the state. Dallas: Incumbents Carolyn King Arnold (55%-45%) and Adam Bazaldua (64%-36%) won their runoffs over Maxie Johnson and former council member Kevin Felder, respectively, but...

Local Incumbents Draw Challengers, Some Get Lots of Them

Friday was the deadline for candidates to file for the May 1 general election. Arlington: Eight people filed to succeed term-limited Mayor Jeff Williams including council member Marvin Sutton (D3) and former council member Michael Glaspie. Beaumont: Five candidates...

Brockhouse Launches Rematch Against Nirenberg

The filing period for the May 1 general election ballot ends on Friday. San Antonio: Former council member Greg Brockhouse kicked off his mayoral campaign, setting up a rematch against Mayor Ron Nirenberg, who narrowly defeated Brockhouse, 51%-49%, in the 2019 runoff....