The victory contrasted his first election in 2018, when ranked-choice voting among five candidates went into a fourth round before he was declared the winner. Joe Kent's Reel Report every evening. Texas City, TX 77591. With an annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on the courthouse mall, city officials made sure there were signs to direct voters to the polls. Low 69F. The turnout is significantly lower than the citys 2018 municipal contests, when 38% of registered voters pulled the lever. Just less than 52 percent of voters opposed the proposition, a defeat for district leaders who presented a slimmed-down $39 million bond in hopes of upgrading career and technical education facilities. Santa Fe Building (Main) . Please click the linkbelowfor more information regarding the bond election. In Texas City ISD, Lori Carnes is leading incumbent Bryan Thompson 164 votes to 161 vote in the race for District 4. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Election officials are working around the clock to count an unprecedented number of ballots, and it's essential that they take the time to make sure every vote is counted. Before the vote, analysts had predicted a close contest for president, saying Alegre could have a chance of unseating South Americas longest-governing party, which has essentially ruled Paraguay uninterrupted since 1947. Polling Locations Signage Rules. In his first remarks to supporters after the results came in on Tuesday night, Webber said: Our challenges are many, but our resources are unlimited. Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. Early returns showed 71 percent of voters, 541 people, voted for the tax rollback, while only 221 voted against it. person will not be tolerated. The two candidates jockeyed for local support leading up to the election, each receiving endorsements from various county officials. Receive the latest Dear Abby column in your inbox each morning. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. Do not link to sites outside galvnews.com. Congratulations to the Paraguayan people for their great participation in this electoral process, and to the president-elect Santiago Pea, he said on social media. It gives him enormous legitimacy due to the size of the difference and that makes Peas victory indisputable., The results also appeared to mark a victory for former President Horacio Cartes, who governed in 2013-2018, and who the U.S. State Department recently accused of being involved in significant corruption as well as having ties to terrorism. Galveston County adjusts to traffic issues, adds voting dropoff location in League CityEarly returns headlines Voters want tax rollback in La Marque Yac. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Internet forum rules SFR is reporting on contested races in which local voters have a sayfrom a magistrate judge to a pair of county commissioners to the sheriffall of which happened to be Democratic contests. We won't share it with anyone else. The district represents western parts of the Clear Creek Independent School District, including parts of League City, Kemah and Seabrook. Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. Torrez addressed supporters in Albuquerque shortly before 10:30 pm Tuesday night, evoking the loss wrought by the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. [1] Federal officials The current members of the U.S. Senate from Texas are: To view a map of U.S. House districts in Texas and find your representative, click here . In Hitchcock, school officials are seeking approval of a $42 million bond, which would be used for expansion of the high school and a new building for its career and technical education programs. This is the third time Collins and Maceo have faced off in an election. For a list of polling locations, go here. Santiago Pea, a 44-year-old economist, had 43% of the votes in a preliminary count from Sundays election, with nearly all voting places reporting. Montoya hopes to serve as a role model to young New Mexicans, saying she plans to talk to them about financial literacy and how important it is and that they can accomplish anything they want.. Subscribe to Email Newsletters And Breaking News Alerts, Who won? Receive special offers from The Daily News and select partners including discounts, contests and more. Julie Dean cast a ballot for Romero on Tuesday, she says, because of the incumbents ability to connect with and represent so many different populations. The election served as a barometer for Romero about Santa Feans perception of her work at the Roundhouse. November 3, 2020. Are we a different place than what I came into as a progressive Democrat, from four years ago? 100 Catron Street (New Building) This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Yet a significant number of non-Colorado voters instead supported Paraguayo Cubas, a right-wing populist outsider who received 23% of the vote with a strong anti-establishment message, a larger share than had been expected. Here are the full May 1 election results. Erica Farmer, left, and District 2 Councilman William Schuster campaign next to a sign directing voters to the Galveston County Courthouse polling location on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Alderman, two-year term (Vote for 0, 1 or 2), GALVESTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. Nor will other Santa Fe Democrats, including Linda Serrato, Tara Lujan and Matthew McQueen, representing House Districts 45, 48 and 50, respectively. (WM). After getting out and talking with constituents, Bustamante credits her message of working toward a better quality of life. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. A few passing clouds. General election date is November 2, 2021 when polls . Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Hurlocker says he doesnt like Torrezs prosecuting decisions. Peas presidential campaign was hampered by U.S. sanctions on Cartes for alleged bribery and ties to Hezbollah, which Washington designates as a terrorist group. John Wayne Ferguson: 409-683-5226; john.ferguson@galvnews.com or on Twitter @johnwferguson. Shortly after talking with SFR, Vigil Coppler addressed the crowd of about 50, saying, Theres a heck of a lot more votes to count, and thanked her supporters. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. The programs are scattered across the high school. Santiago Pea, presidential candidate of the Colorado ruling party, kisses his wife Leticia Ocampos after the voting closed during general elections in Asuncion, Paraguay, Sunday, April 30, 2023. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Be nice. The 41 member planning committee was comprised of community members, teachers, and administrators, who examined all existing facilities and district needs regarding educational opportunities for our students. That was far ahead of the 27% held by his closest challenger, Efran Alegre of the Pact for a New Paraguay, a broad-based opposition coalition that had united in an effort to bring to an end Colorados seven-decade stranglehold on power. In October, La Marque resident Joseph Lowry successfully petitioned the city to call a vote to reduce the tax rate from 55 cents per $100 of valuation to 47 cents per $100. We will work together for even better and stronger relations between our countries, and for a South America with more unity, development and prosperity.. My sense is that it can be more powerful with either more candidates or more intense competition around issues perhaps, but Im proud to be a citizen where we have access to ranked choice, Marks says. Tuesday marked the third election loss for his opponent, who was defeated in the 2010 lieutenant governor race and again in 2016 in the Albuquerque mayors race. The proposed 2 percent sales tax in Galveston County Emergency Services District No. A few passing clouds. You can also email specific staff members from our contact page. 1. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Receive the most recent obituaries every afternoon. 1 at a rate not to exceed two percent (2%) in any location in the District. District officials thought residents hadnt approved the previous bond because they hadnt yet seen the growth needed for additional facilities and were concerned about higher taxes. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. The next General Election for the City of Santa Fe will be held at Santa Fe City Hall, located at12002 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510, on Saturday, May 4, 2024,for expiring terms of the Mayor, Council Positions #2 and #3. City election results will be available later this evening as all the vote centers return their equipment to the county elections division and they prepare the unofficial tally of votes. In the race for state attorney general, Bernalillo County District Attorney Ral Torrez survived a bitter primary contest marked by darkly soundtracked TV ads and a gloves-off flavor to beat state Auditor Brian Coln with 53% of the vote, according to early, unofficial results. [1] [2] Tabor resigned from his position as mayor on February 14, 2022, after petitioners had submitted enough signatures to put the recall election on the ballot. H.B. Led by Alegre, the opposition coalition had been optimistic it was going to be able to win votes due to widespread unhappiness over high levels of corruption and failures in the health and education systems, which took center stage during the COVID-19 pandemic. What has the pandemic done? Romero asks at her watch party on Tuesday evening. Low 69F. Dev Atma Singh Khalsa will take over the Division 2 Santa Fe County Magistrate Court bench, defeating three others on the Democratic primary ticket vying to replace Judge George Anaya, Jr., who served for more than 25 years. Wether they were the most important, most read or most talked about we want to make sure you read them. U.S. President | Folks want an independent watchdog that will stand upin the interest of upholding the public trust.. It doesn't appear that traffic to Galveston will be too much of an obstacle to the delivery of ballot boxes to the Galveston County Justice Center. Get the latest local and national sports headlines deliveredto your inbox every morning. 5. Get a link to the latest e-Edition delivered to your inbox each morning. Site Map; Back to Top. Electoral Votes. Stand behind what you post. The also-rans included retired Brig. Mendoza claims the letter was politically motivated, although Webb denied any involvement. [3] Lowry frequently used social media to call La Marque Mayor Keith Bell and other city officials criminals and thugs; tried and failed to petition for a recall election against council member Kimberly Yancy and sued the city officials for allegedly removing his posts from the city Facebook page. I take the responsibility very seriously and I feel incredibly humbled.. Long live the Colorado Party!. Greene, 52, worked as an architect for private firms before helping develop the City of Santa Fes Railyard and Community Convention Center. I think any year theres a mayoral [race], we get a bigger turnout but I also think there are issues people care about and I think the mood of the country is voting, Lindell tells SFR. You can also email specific staff members from our contact page. And while Coln doesnt bring prosecuting experience, thats not a prerequisite for the job. (Bella Davis), Im feeling good, Vigil Coppler said. Kemah Community Center 800 Harris Kemah, TX 77565. Advertisement Back to full election results >> Good Housekeeping Shop Our Favorite. Santa Fe County voters show up early to the polls, cite abortion, democracy as main issues in this year's election. Petitioners in the recall effort against Tabor were required to meet the 250 signature threshold. Santa Fe resident Jim Bucklew's outdoor camera catches a mountain lion located off Camino de Cruz Blanca, not far from the Atalaya upper trailhead, on the night of Friday, April 28, 2023. Hours: M-T 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday 7:30am - 12:00pm During this time of uncertainty, and further community spread, it is more important than ever to be prepared and to inform yourself and your family with accurate information. Who lost? Voters in La Marque appear to be on their way to approving a rollback to citys tax rate. Letters will be edited for space and clarity. After defeat of the $110 million proposition, the district leaders returned for another attempt that was more modest and created with more community input. Click for more information. Mail letters to PO Box 4910 Santa Fe, NM 87502 or email them to editor[at]sfreporter.com. No pseudonyms or partial All posts are property of The Daily News About 9,333 of those votes came before Election Day from both mailed ballots and early in-person voters, the county clerk reported. At the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, August 16, 2021, the SFISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a bond election for November 2, 2021 in the amount of $110,000,000. Webber led the pack with private fundraising, breaking his own record for the most expensive Santa Fe mayors race in history by amassing a war chest of over $461,000 from donors near and far as of a Nov. 1 report. Please call (505) 986-6280 or click on the Make an appointment button to schedule an appointment. Create a password that only you will remember. (Posted in accordance with Tx. How to run for office | Thats because Democrats outnumber Republicans 44% to 31% on the states voter rolls, though the fastest-growing voting bloc is now registered as declined to state, with 22% claiming that designation. Some clouds. 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In Clear Creek ISD, Misty Dawson is leading Jessica Cejka 567 votes to 563 votes in the race for the District 1 seat. The bond program is based on the recommendation of the Bond Steering Committee. But they approved a dozen other bonds, including one for $25 million for public safety. Shes a good voice for women right now, who need that voice, Dean tells SFR outside Gonzales Community School on Tuesday afternoon. (JP). This years bond wouldnt have raised residents taxes. Low 69F. A lively party for Vigil Coppler was underway at the Santa Fe Country Club as results came in. In the AGs race, Bernard wants a change. No Republicans filed for the position, meaning Khalsa gets the job after the general election. I just really got out and listened to people and I really have to say thank you for trusting me. They spend much of their time on DWI cases, but they also hear civil cases with an amount in controversy of up to $10,000, as well as felony preliminary hearings to determine probable cause. Voters last year resoundingly rejected a $110 million bond that would have built a new middle school and added a wing to Santa Fe High School. Edit yourself. To keep Pure Water on track, city slashes capacity, eyes Lake Murray, California sues Elk Grove over housing project for homeless, Audio reveals tense, emotional meeting in DAs office over SDSU gang rape allegations, Should Nathan Fletchers replacement be appointed or elected? Tabor's post, which tagged one shooting victim, included information that had not been verified by investigators. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Legis. She considered a host of issues, including housing, abortion and the environment. November 03, 2021 at 12:35 am MDT. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. The following elections were decided on May 1. Voters in Santa Fe and Las Cruces began using Ranked Choice Voting in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Help keep local journalism fighting for you. It seems like patrolling goes around more wealthy areas than anywhere else, and theyre really needed in neighborhoods that are falling apart, because theres no police protection there, she says outside the Santa Fe County Fair building. We would love to hear from you! Our message that experience matters resonated with voters, Maestas tells SFR. Torres slammed Coln on the trail as a pay-to-play-loving, entrenched politician who would offer little more than another four-year term like the two Colns friend, former law school classmate and current AG Hector Balderas will complete at the end of this year. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The sanctions blocked Cartes from the U.S. financial system and cut off funding and loans for the partys campaign. Pavel cited Planned Parenthoods endorsement as a major reason for her support for Romero. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. This is the disclaimer text. Be brief. In the mayoral race, few of the voters SFR spoke with utilized the ranked choice voting systemthe citys third go at it. Low 69F. ranked-choice voting among five candidates. [1][2] Tabor resigned from his position as mayor on February 14, 2022, after petitioners had submitted enough signatures to put the recall election on the ballot. Letters will be edited for space and clarity. Polls in Galveston County close is less than 90 minutes. La Marque officials in turn have accused Lowry of harassing them and said rollback supporters focused more on personal attacks rather than forming a plan for what to do after a rollback approval. U.S. Congress | ASUNCIN, Paraguay (AP) Paraguayans voted overwhelmingly to keep the long-ruling Colorado Party in power for five more years, backing its presidential candidate and giving it majorities in both houses of Congress. Santa Fe County saw 28% of voters pull levers for their favored candidates. Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk writes a new article. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Almost 1,730 people voted against the $110 million school bond in November and 912 people voted for it. I think I came across as professional and also unassuming. Voting Locations for May 7 polling on state of Texas constitutional amendments, municipal elections and most public school district elections. We have a diplomatic and historic relationship with Taiwan of more than 60 years, based on principles and democratic values that we believe are fundamental for a society like Paraguay, Pea said. By Julia Goldberg . The longtime, well-known meteorologist at KRQE-TV in Albuquerque also took his share of shots at Lujan Grisham during the primary cycle, often railing about the impacts COVID-19 shutdowns had on small businesses and schools. Vigil Coppler raised less than half that amount, reporting $153,378 this week. Donate today to Friends of the Reporter. Coln, in turn, whacked Torres for high crime rates in Albuquerque and questionable tactics he used at various times during his career as a prosecutor. Without increasing the City of Santa Fe local sales and use tax rate, authorize the City of Santa Fe, Texas, by and through the City of Santa Fe Section 4B Economic Development Corporation, to use the existing one-half cent ($0.005) sales and use tax for any economic development project authorized under the law applicable to a Type B economic development corporation including projects for the general promotion and development of new or expanded business enterprises, public safety facilities, streets and roads, drainage and related improvements, demolition of existing structures, general municipally owned improvements, projects for professional and amateur sports, athletic, entertainment, tourist, convention, and public park purposes and events, including stadiums, ball parks, auditoriums, amphitheaters, concert halls, learning centers, parks and park facilities, open space improvements, municipal buildings, museums, exhibition facilities, and related store, restaurant, concession, and automobile parking facilities, related area transportation facilities, and related roads, streets, and water and sewer facilities, and any and all costs associated with an authorized project in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 501.152, as well as administrative expenses, maintenance and operation expenses, promotional expenses, and the issuance of bonds for any of the above projects. This is a Local Election with several municipalities and other offices on the ballot. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. This year's bond effort comes after voters last year overwhelmingly rejected a $110 million bond package. Szczepanski wont face a Republican challenger in November. Recall of local elected officials in Texas is available only in political subdivisions that have their own charter, and only if their charter specifically authorizes recall of the local elected officials. ICYMI is a weekly newsletter highlighting stories from the past week. Garcia and Rivera respectively received 14% and 23% of the votes. The traffic jam that persisted through most of the day has somewhat cleared up after sunset. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza handily slipped past longtime Santa Fe Police Department Lt. David Webb in the Democratic primary. He previously handled cases in private practice for two years before moving to the First Judicial District Attorneys Office in 2019. Out of 1,032,015 registered New Mexico voters, nearly 260,000 cast ballots with more than 91.4% of precincts reporting. Mail letters to PO Box 4910 Santa Fe, NM 87502 or email them to editor[at]sfreporter.com. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. April 24th - 28th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 1st - 2nd . Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. No more than two posts per thread Im not sure what that looks like in terms of a state grant-funding calendar, but I will be on day one reaching out to the people that I know to try to get that ball rolling, Khalsa says. West County Building (Council Chambers) 11730 Highway 6 Santa Fe, TX 77510. We also welcome you to follow SFR on social media (on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and comment there. You can contact your state or local election administrator for an official sample ballot. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. I feel like we ran a really good campaign and I think that we brought up the issues that are important to Santa Fe and Santa Feans. At 10 pm, after Webber had made his victory speech, Vigil Coppler told SFR its not over until its over, adding that final results werent yet in. Carmela Winneberger, a Southside resident, voted for Vigil Coppler. Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning. 2 -. Santa Fe voters for the second time in a row rejected a school bond package. Mendoza re-elected as Santa Fe County Sheriff. Long live Paraguay! State and local courts | He plans on taking strides in recruitment and retention, expanding the departments ability to provide community-based health services for people with addictions and improving communication by shoring up gaps in radio transmissions. The issuance of $443,700,000 bonds for water, sanitary sewer, and drainage and storm sewer systems and the levy of taxes, without limit as to rate or amount, in payment of the principal and interest on the bonds. Laura Montoya beat out Heather Benavidez for the Democratic nomination in the treasurers contest, leveraging her nearly $36,000 fundraising advantage over Benavidez. There were 13 candidates in all, but Paraguay doesnt require a presidential candidate to get more than 50% of the votes, giving the victory to whomever gets the most votes. For a full list of results in Galveston County, go here. Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees Election. I still think hes more qualified than the other two., District 2 voters Josh and Mitra Devon also opted out of ranked choice voting. Voters Cite Abortion, Democracy Concerns at Santa Fe Polls. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Election Day Mike Henderson saw a friend outside of Montezuma Lodge around lunchtime on Tuesday and asked for some last minute election advice. City Councilor JoAnne Vigil Coppler addresses a crowd of about 50 supporters on election night, saying she wasnt yet conceding the mayoral race because there were still more votes to count. Two races for school board seats in Galveston County School Districts are separated by the slimmest of margins. Ballotpedia features 408,502 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. At the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, August 16, 2021, the SFISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a bond election for November 2, 2021 in the amount of $110,000,000. Lowry and other rollback supporters argued that the city council last year should have reduced the citys tax rate in light of rising property values in the city. This page will be updated through the evening election results come in. The traffic jam appeared to be becoming shorter shortly before 6 p.m., but traffic maps still show gridlock starting before the Texas City Wye. The latest news and updates from the 2022 local elections. Webb was backed by the Santa Fe County Deputy Sheriffs Association, which also delivered a letter to county officials in January, saying its members had taken a vote of no confidence in Mendozas leadership. The Daily News will provide live coverage of election results as they come in on Saturday evening. Alegre, a lawyer who heads the Liberal party, the second-largest political force in Congress, was making his third bid for the presidency, though this time he represented a mix of political parties. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. If approved, the city estimated it would have reduced the city budget by about $1 million. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. General Election - Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 This is a general election for local, county, legislative, and judicial candidates and state-wide races. According to unofficial early vote results, the bond election is received 914 for votes and 862 against votes. ICYMI also features select historical content. Galveston early voters supported incumbent council members, according to unofficial early voting totals.
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