2 elections set for El Paso County in May

Dave Burge
·1 min read

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Depending on where you live in El Paso County, you might be going to the polls twice in May.

On May 4, voters in San Elizario, in the Canutillo Independent School District, and in the Lower Valley Water District will all be going to the polls.

Early voting in this election begins Monday, April 22 and lasts through Tuesday, April 30.

Election Day is May 4.

Canutillo ISD is asking voters to approve a $387 million bond to replace and consolidate several schools, make improvements to other schools and pay off debt.

The Lower Valley Water District, which provides water, wastewater and solid waste services to residents in the southeastern part of El Paso County, is asking voters to approve a $35 million bond for different projects and improvements.

In San Elizario, voters will be deciding on who serves as mayor and two alderperson positions.

Then, on May 28, voters will decide a handful of races that went to runoff from the March Texas Primary.

Early voting in the runoff goes from Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24. Election Day is Tuesday, May 28.

Four races in the Democratic Primary all went to runoff.

These races are:

House District 77: Norma Chavez vs. Vince Perez

District attorney: Alma Trejo vs. James Montoya

El Paso County sheriff: Bobby Flores vs. Oscar Ugarte

Constable, Precinct No. 1: Frank Almada vs. Andrea “Andi” Baca

In the Republican Primary, incumbent Tony Gonzales is facing Brandon Herrera in U.S. House District 23. This far-reaching district includes part of East El Paso County.

Monday, April 29 is the last day to register for the runoff election.

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