Summary
El Paso's elections chief is giving us the inside scoop on the upcoming May elections and runoffs. Expect to hear about potential issues and how to make sure your vote counts.
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It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers more, but it's all about making sure your vote is counted correctly.
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El Paso 2026 voter guide: Races, voting sites and what's at stake
El Paso 2026 voter guide: Races, voting sites and what's at stake El Paso Times
Your Local Election HQ: Preview to high-stakes Texas races
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- KTSM 9 News is your local election headquarters and we are less than a week away from Election Day. Early voting in Texas will conclude on Friday, Oct. 29. In El Paso County, nearly 113,000 voters have cast their ballots earl...
Analysis: El Paso early voting surge puts midterm turnout record within reach
El Paso voters ages 18-29 have already surpassed their entire 2022 early voting total, while Democratic primary voters are returning to the polls at a higher rate than Republican primary voters. The post Analysis: El Paso early voting surge puts midt...
El Paso town hall puts spotlight on border voters, local elections
El Paso town hall puts spotlight on border voters, local elections AOL.com
El Paso town hall puts spotlight on border voters, local elections
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A local nonprofit is hosting a town hall ahead of Election Day to talk about the importance of voters across the U.S.-Mexico border. Puente News Collaborative, the San Antonio Express-News, and El Pais commissioned a poll tha...
Record early voting turnout reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso voters have turned out in record numbers to vote early in the midterm elections. The El Paso County Elections Department reports 540,732 registered voters for the 2026 midterm elections. "We're hoping that as the elect...
Your Local Election HQ: Ricardo Samaniego for County judge
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- KTSM 9 News is your local election headquarters. Early voting is in full swing and Election Day for the November midterms is less than two weeks away. KTSM 9 News anchor Andy Morgan is asking questions to both Democrat and Re...
El Paso Elections Department encourages kids to learn about voting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso County Elections Department invites parents to bring their children along when they vote on Saturday, Oct. 24 for “Future El Paso Voter Day.” First introduced in 2024, this initiative received a positive response,...
El Paso’s first-day early voting turnout jumps 90% over 2022
Almost 5,000 mail ballots helped drive El Paso’s opening turnout, as election officials urged voters to return ballots promptly to allow time for delivery and corrections. The post El Paso’s first-day early voting turnout jumps 90% over 2022 appeared...
Early voting to resume Tuesday at County Courthouse after fire
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Courthouse in Downtown was closed on Monday, Oct. 19 after a fire on the upper floors produced heavy smoke, forcing the building to be evacuated. Early voting was shut down for the day, but County officials ...
Early voting begins Monday in El Paso County and Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Early voting in El Paso County and the rest of Texas begins on Monday, Oct. 19 and lasts through Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. The ballot will feature a slew of local, state and federal races. Top races in...
El Paso voters face pivotal races as early voting begins Oct. 19
El Paso voters face pivotal races as early voting begins Oct. 19 El Paso Times
Incumbent Art Fierro faces four challengers in East El Paso District 6 race
Incumbent Art Fierro faces four challengers in East El Paso District 6 race El Paso Matters
In District 8 race, El Paso city rep candidates address business tax breaks, disagree on deck plaza
In District 8 race, El Paso city rep candidates address business tax breaks, disagree on deck plaza El Paso Matters
Alejandra Chávez faces three challengers for El Paso City Council District 1 seat
Voters will choose among incumbent Alejandra Chávez and challengers Sam Armijo, Daniela Garcia and Matthew Kozik as taxes, city spending, public safety and the Meta agreement shape the November election. The post Alejandra Chávez faces three challeng...
Alejandra Chávez faces three challengers for El Paso City Council District 1 seat
Alejandra Chávez faces three challengers for El Paso City Council District 1 seat El Paso Matters
Samaniego seeks third term as Republican Torres Shelton challenges for county judge amid mounting budget pressures
Democrat Ricardo Samaniego faces Republican challenger Minerva Torres Shelton for county judge in the Nov. 3 midterm. Samaniego calls his GOP opponent a “MAGA Republican,” while Torres Shelton calls herself a “moderate” Republican. The post Samaniego...
Will El Paso candidates who face no opposition in Nov. 3 elections still be on the ballot?
Senate Bill 1089 says unopposed candidates for county, district and statewide office must still appear on the ballot, though rules for cities and school boards differ slightly. Here are the uncontested races you’ll find on the November ballot. The po...
Election 2026 Voter Guide: Everything you need to know about the Nov. 3 general elections in El Paso
What is the difference between partisan and nonpartisan – and which races fall under either? What’s on my personal ballot? When and where is early voting? We answer all your election questions. The post Election 2026 Voter Guide: Everything you need ...
El Paso former astronaut Danny Olivas to promote voting; county receives 12,000 delayed voter records
This week: Ex-astronaut Danny Olivas promotes voting at EPCC, El Paso receives 12,000 delayed voter records, SISD exits state oversight and Montwood construction begins. The post El Paso former astronaut Danny Olivas to promote voting; county receive...
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