Democrats are trying to break the Republicans 24-year lock on those statewide offices. Some took to Twitter on Tuesday to express their disappointment with the governor. Leone was on the ballot in 2016 and 2020 for District 15, and would have been in 2014, but did not get the party nomination. Republican incumbent Ken Paxtonhas won the Texas attorney general race, according to the Texas Tribune. With 25.3 percent of the expected vote in, 31,000 votes have gone to Cuellar while 22,000 have gone to Garcia. Oct. 28: Last day for Bexar County to receive mail ballot applications. Election Day live updates: Paxton wins re-election in Texas attorney general race, Chicago mayor pleads with Gov. .0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd">, Physical Address This is a carousel. Every week, we track legislative activity, big-picture trends, recent news, and in-depth data from our Election Administration Legislation Tracker. Sakai was also the top vote-getter in the March primary among a field of four candidates with 41% of the total vote. Democracy is working! Notice of priority voting order for Voters with certain disabilities. Oct. 21, 2022. View persons arrested in the past 24 hours at the Magistrates Office Search Website. The San Antonio Police Department has prohibited the use of chokeholds and no-knock warrants since 2014 and 2020, respectively, except for cases where responding officers determine an imminent threat to life. It ensures that the person who was supposed to vote on the ballot is, in fact, the person who completed and sent the ballot. The city of San Francisco, California, held a special general election for assessor-recorder on February 15, 2022. The same can be said of the rest of the state, according to the Texas Secretary of State. Abbott has faced backlash after the coronavirus restrictions he implemented, the deadly failure of the power grid and the misinformation he provided in the wake of the Uvalde school massacre when he uttered the now-infamous phrase It could have been worse.. Excuse me, was heard regularly as dads and moms escorted their kids through the line of adults. READ: Bexar County Judge candidates answer KSAT viewer questions. Election 2022 . Lujan is the first Republican to win the district twice, both times in a special election. Download a list of all Joint General, Special, Charter & Bond Election Day Vote Centers. "You gave up on our children. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation enacting new State Assembly boundaries for use starting in the 2024 elections. With lines at polling sites expected to grow Tuesday afternoon, Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen is reminding registered voters that they can cast a ballot at any of the 302 voting centers in Bexar County. @JudgePeterSakai emerged from war room, exchanging handshakes and smiles before he was whisked away once more. Nonprofit journalism for an informed community. Congressional District 28, Democratic Runoff. The midterm elections were off to a strong start in San Antonio. Greg Abbott is seeking a third term in office, while Democrat Beto ORourke tries to become the first Democrat to win the seat since 1990. Democrat Michelle Vallejo narrowly won her primary runoff against Ruben Ramirez in May. Learn about the FAQs regarding Municipal Campaign Finance Regulations. Once you complete your ballot, put it in the white secrecy envelope and place it in the return ballot carrier envelope. Both entrances are ADA accessible. Based in Bexar County, the 4th Court of Appeals hears both civil and criminal cases from lower courts in 32 counties. Box 839966 A software engineer for 40 years, Kathy Jones-Hospod defeated her opponent Jeremy Kohwles in the primary by a 4-to-1 margin. The filing deadline for this election was November 19, 2021. Before we dive into the measure, I asked our Ballots Managing Editor, Ryan Byrne, about this amendment. The magnitude of this change may be limited. For more results, including state, local and federal races, click here. Here's a quick primer. He defeated Michael Rodriguez in the runoff in May. Leading with 59 percent of the vote, Peter Sakai is off to a hot start against Trish DeBerry in the race to decide the replacement for Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff. The measure, which looks likely to pass, would decriminalize possession of up to four ounces of marijuana in the city. After all, no Democrat has won a statewide election since 1992. Paxton said he sent the task force to Harris County to monitor the November election proceedings. From changes in the application to changes in the requirements on the Ballot Carrier Envelope, and finally, to new options for correcting a problem with your ballot, voting by mail is not the same as it was in the past. Voters in San Antonio will decide on a charter amendment regarding abortion, marijuana, and police actions on May 6. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Voters may place their ballots at any designated voting location on Election Day. In January 2022, the IRC voted 5-5 to submit two sets of maps to the legislature. Greg Abbott,to enact stricter gun laws. They have been in journalism for more than four years. In the first five hours of Election Day voting, more than 57,000 voters cast a ballot in Bexar County, according to the countys election department. Republican Dawn Buckingham, who has represented the district since 2017, opted not to seek re-election so she could run for Commissioner of the General Land Office. Thank you for your patience & understanding. Acceptable forms of photo ID include: On Nov. 8, Texans will vote in races to elect the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller of public accounts and land commissioner, among other offices. Closer to home, issues including abortion, immigration and the Uvalde shooting could compel voters to head to the polls. PublishedFebruary 11, 2022 at 6:29 PM CST, TPR was founded by and is supported by our community. The office administers disaster recovery after major storms, oversees the Alamo, manages Texas' state-run veterans homes and contributes oil and gas royalties to the state's $44 billion public school endowment. Paxton was re-elected in 2018. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar took an initial lead over Cassy Garcia, leading the Republican challenger 57.6 percent to 42.4 percent. She was elected to Bexar County Pct. Texas top executive leaders the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general are also on the ballot. It looks like Abbott will remain in office for a third term. Paxton had the thinnest margin of any of the major Texas state officials, although Paxton received 800,000 more votes than Garza with 70.2 percent of the expected vote received. Around 8 a.m. at the Agnes Cotton Academy on Blanco Road, we spotted a dozen voters waiting in line. You can find live election results for Bexar County and the rest of Texas here. Office of the City Clerk For statewide races including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and more click here. Chip Roy has won Congressional District 21, the area north of San Antonio including Boerne, Fredericksburg and New Braunfels. Going to your elections office to certify your ID information within six days after Election Day; Voting in person by the time polls close on Election Day. Abbott to stop migrant busing. The tax expires on the fourth anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized., Whether the city of leon valley crime control and prevention district should be continued for five (5) years and the crime control and prevention district sales tax should be continued for five (5) years., The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the city of leon valley, tx at the rate of one-quarter (1/4) of one percent (0.0025000) to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. Of 1.2 million ballots cast in Harris County in 2020, 932,000 were straight-ticket, over 76 percent, according to the Chronicle. Early voters can visit any of these Early Vote Centers to vote. New York State of Politics Kate Lisa wrote that the court ruled the Assembly maps were invalid because the Legislature drew its own lines after the state Independent Redistricting Commission failed to propose a second set of maps.. According to data from the Associated Press, the race between Ken Paxton and Rochelle Garza for Texas Attorney General remains very tight with 34.6 percent of the expected vote reporting. A special election for city attorney was held on June 7, 2022. "Its truly a blessing to have my familys support in this race and helping me along the way. He captured the Democratic nomination for county judge by defeating state Rep. Ina Minjarez in the May runoff by 16 percentage points. Two-term comptroller and longtime state politician Glenn Hegar goes after a third term, hoping his record of fiscal conservatism will vault him over his Democratic challenger. This time, though, Collier has the public backing of several current and formerly elected Republicans, including San Antonio state Rep. Lyle Larson, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, Amarillo state Sen. Kel Seliger, former Dallas Mayor Steven Bartlett, former state Reps. Byron Cook and Bennett Ratliff. Polling places do not close until 7 p.m. in the county, so there is plenty of time left for residents to vote. At about 11:30 p.m., the Associated Press called the Texas attorney general race for Ken Paxton. The two candidates hoping to succeed him both have experience in local politics. He was re-elected as lieutenant governor in November 2018. 100 Military Plaza,1stFloor State Senate District 24 will be getting a new Senator. Physical Address 1103 S. Frio Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78207. The livestream will run from 8 to 9 p.m. You can watch it here. If youre late heading to the polls, theres a 20 percent chance of showers before 9 p.m. NWS predicts that the warmth and humidity will continue through Thursday. These are departmental policies rather than codified laws. By 9 a.m., nearly 24,000 people had voted, the Bexar County Elections Department reported. Just like you did on the application, you must put an ID number your Texas Driver's License, Personal ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number in the space provided under the security flap of the envelope. Plus, there are contests for the county clerk and county judge. If youve moved, changed apartments, or your name, your voter information must be updated. In New York, the states Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) voted 9-1 on April 20 to advance the new Assembly map to the legislature for final approval. Adding a phone number or e-mail address to your carrier envelope is the best way for county officials to contact you regarding any issues with your ballot. Paxtons tenure has been clouded by legal troubles. According to Pew Research Disability Rights Texas, an advocacy agency, people with disabilities have had problems voting in the Lone Star State since April. Casar, who had fewer opponents, won his contest outright. Rates will vary and will be posted upon arrival. The 2023 totals include five new bills enacted over the past week, all in Maryland, which has a Democratic trifecta. In 1995, Sakai was appointed judge of the Bexar County Childrens Court, where he touts that adoptions of foster children in Bexar County increased by 1,000%. For questions or more information regarding the EIC program, please contact the Bexar County Elections Office. Disabled or have a sickness/physical condition that would prevent you from entering the polling place without injuring yourself or needing assistance; Expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; Expected to be absent from your county during Early Voting and on Election Day; or, Confined in Jail or Civilly Committed, but otherwise eligible to vote. "My brother and sister are out at the poll!," Sakai tweeted. However, both the Democratic Party and Republican Party for Harris County reported never hearing from anyone with the Attorney Generals office. 2021 San Antonio elections Election dates Filing deadline: February 12, 2021 General election: May 1, 2021 Runoff election: June 5, 2021 (canceled) Election stats Offices up: Mayor Total seats up: 1 ( click here for other city elections) Election type: Nonpartisan Other municipal elections U.S. municipal elections, 2021 On Nov. 8, Texans will vote in races to elect the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller of public accounts and land commissioner, among other offices. They were wearing Texas flag bandanas. The issues have been resolved. If you're all set on that front, here are the times early voting will be conducted: Monday . He lost his seat to Roland Gutierrez in 2020. I am honored by the faith the people of TX-23 have placed in me to serve them again., Joe Gonzales, the incumbent Democrat currently serving as District Attorney of Bexar County, has declared victory over Republican challenger Marc LaHood. Seeking his second term, Commission Chairman Christian faces an upstart Democrat who is framing the race as a referendum on last year's deadly blackouts and the commissioners' close ties to the industry. Douglas Kronaizl is a staff writer at Ballotpedia. Greg Abbott with 59% of the vote in Bexar County. That leaves District 35 open to brand-new representation. Election stats. Republicans are on track to retain the majority in the Texas Legislature and Governors seat, according to early results, the Houston Chronicle reported. Filing deadline: August 12, 2022. With a long line out the door at 7 p.m., when most polling stations closed, the voting site at the University of Texas San Antonio did not stop receiving voters until just before 11 p.m. A coalition of public advocacy groups, including ACT 4 SA, gathered more than the 20,000 required signatures to get the proposed amendment on the May ballot. The new maps replace a previous set invalidated by a 2022 court decision in Nichols v. Hochul. 5, Board Member, At-Large (Vote for none, one, or two), The issuance of $376,000,000 of bonds by the Medina Valley Independent School District for school facilities and land (including safety and security, a new high school, a new rotc/ag building at the existing high school, and traffic-flow improvements) and the levying of a tax in payment thereof. WHAT TO BRING: A valid ID. Within a few elections, you will know exactly what to do. The pair squared off in a single debate in September, though ORourke pressed for more. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against the group in March, saying the measure could remain on the ballot but that voters retain legal avenues to challenge the measure after the election. In order to ensure everyones safety, the are now 3 options available at this time to become a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar in Bexar County. new lines were in place in time for the 2022 elections. Updated: 7:20 AM CDT May 8, 2022 SAN ANTONIO Six bonds totaling $1.2 billion have been approved by City of San Antonio voters in election results posted Saturday night by the Bexar. You may make your request by E-filing, Mail or in person. For information on obtaining a Marriage License, please contact the Bexar County Clerk's Office at (210) 335-2221 or visit the County Clerk's webpage for marriage information. Former state Sen. Pete Flores, a Republican, is the favorite to win a Hill Country district in the suburbs between San Antonio and Austin. This is similar to showing your photo ID if you vote in person. P.O. (KSAT) Get more election. She won the most votes in the 2022 March Primary among a field of five candidates. reports results and calls races, including how the "Expected Vote Percentage" is calculated. With 69.7 percent of the expected vote in, Monica De La Cruz, one of the three Latina Republicans expected to make South Texas congressional districts competitive, has established a firm lead over Democratic opponent Michelle Vallejo. Along with seats in Congress up for re-election, there are also candidates for the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas Senate and the State Board of Education. Republican Trish DeBerry is a former television journalist who then founded a multimillion-dollar marketing company before turning to politics. Today has been miraculously quiet, she said. Christian has earned 57 percent of the votes with 55.3 percent of the expected votes counted, while Warford sits at 39.1 percent. Meet Our Business Members & Supporting Foundations. Whats at stake? In Dallas County, 2,024 Richardson residents voted, while 519 Richardson . Overall, most of the day ran fairly smoothly, according to Callanen. Elections Administrator Elections Department Physical Address 1103 S. Frio Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78207 Phone: : 210-335-VOTE (8683) Fax: : 210-335-0371 (Elections) Email: BexarCountyElections@bexar.org Early Voting Clerk 1103 S. Frio St. Suite 200 San Antonio, TX 78207-6328 Ground Game Texas, an organization supporting Proposition A, says the San Antonio measure is the first time any voters in Texas will decide on a measure regarding abortion since the U.S. Supreme Courts Dobbs decision last summer. As the Republican incumbent, Abbott came into the race a heavy favorite and is still leading in the polls. The San Antonio Reports in-depth election guide will help inform voters about whos running for offices up and down the ballot, drawn from our reporting and public sources including Ballotpedia, the Center for Tech and Civic Life and the Texas Secretary of States office. Since the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the families of the victims have urged Texas officials, including Gov. A downed power line caused the cause outage, according to CPS. Theyll watch and discuss the early results of the 2022 midterm elections. Golden Age of Mexican Cinema returns to downtown San Antonio, How Mariachi Connection grew into the go-to supplier for art forms steeped in tradition, San Antonio weighs health care access as Texas Vista closes its doors, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Sakai began his career in the Bexar County District Attorneys Office and then opened his own law practice. Bills with bipartisan sponsorship remain at 19% of the total enacted, the same as last year. The Sakai camp reacted with a round of applause following the initial announcement, as shown in a tweet from Express-News reporter Jacob Beltran. All 15 seats of the State Board of Education are up for grabs following a contentious redistricting process that is culminating in a board election dominated by critical race theory. Patrick was first elected to the lieutenant governors office in November 2014, replacing Republican David Dewhurst. Voters can visit any of these Vote Centers to vote on election day. You may call the helpline at 866-OUR-VOTE (687-8683) or visit the groups website. Nearly a million votes separate the two candidates. Sample Ballot May 6, 2023 . She was unopposed in her primary. Several times. All three GOP candidates outraised their Democratic opponents this summer. You can verify that youre registered to vote by clicking here on the elections department website. If you fall into one of these five categories, you are able to request an application to vote by mail from your local election office. Guide to the key races that Texas and San Antonio-area residents will vote on in the May 24 primary runoff election, including Texas Attorney General, Bexar County judge, and more. There is a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also in the forecast after 3 p.m. Learn about the FAQs regarding Petitions. Learn about the FAQs regarding running for Municipal Office. For more results, including local, state and federal results, click here. Before that, he served in the Texas House and as Secretary of State. Vote by Mail. There werent any issues with voting apart from three sites that experienced connectivity problems, including Somerset City Hall, Wonderland of the Americas and Wright Elementary. Patrick captured the Republican nomination in the 2022 March Primary, handily defeating five opponents with 77% of the vote. Democrats are trying to break the Republicans' 24-year lock on those statewide offices. You gave up on our state!" Todays election will determine whether a woman in Texas can make her own decisions about her own body, health care, and future. UPDATE (5 PM): We're aware of an outage located on the North Side of our service area. Texas also prohibits both medicinal and recreational marijuana. Polls are now closed in Texas. San Antonio May 2022 bond election voter guide Texas Public Radio Published April 22, 2022 at 9:01 AM CDT David Martin Davies | Texas Public Radio / Texas Public Radio What: State and local bond election When: Early voting starts Monday, April 25, and ends Tuesday, May 3. Paxton has been in legal trouble of late, including fleeing his own home as an attempt was made to serve him with a subpoena. District 2 trustee Terri Williams fended off a challenge from two opponents . Multiple outlets have called the Texas gubernatorial race for Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, as Abbott looks to have defeated Democratic challenger Beto ORourke. The state's highest criminal court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, is the proving ground for death penalty appellate cases. City elections are underway in San Antonio and were keeping you up-to-date with comprehensive coverage of key council races and the battle over Prop A. To check to see if your information matches, visit the Texas Secretary of States Voter Registration page. David Ibaez has been managing editor of KSAT.com since the website's launch in October 2000. 2023_May 6_General Special Charter Bond_202303210733042154. The newspaper compiled it into an interactive campaign finance story. One of the new requirements is that you must include an ID number on the application. Wolffs departure leaves some big shoes to fill. 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It only took me 10 mins to vote so you have no excuse +San Antonio, you can find your polling place here: https://t.co/Yx6DNfZyAB pic.twitter.com/GEurr6CjZP. Gonzales has a 15 point lead, with 57.5 percent of the votes going to the Democrat. WHAT TO BRING: A valid ID. Ballots must be received by 5 p.m. the day after Election Day and postmarked no later than 7 p.m. Election Day to be counted. Bexar County District Clerk candidates Gloria Martinez (Dem.) Sakai was elected to the 225th State District Court in 2014. Vote 2023 (Graham Media Group) Get more election news on KSAT's Vote 2023 page. I vote at a small location, so there is hardly a wait. San Antonio, TX 78205, Mailing Address: This comes as Mayra Flores and Cassy Garcia, the other two Latina Republicans expected to be in tight races, are down against their Democratic opponents. Check your registration and find your individual sample ballot and Vote Centers. Flores opponent in this election is Democrat Kathy Jones-Hospod from Cedar Park. The Texas GOP has not lost a statewide election since 1994. Greg Abbott took to Twitter on Election Day to urge Texans to vote. You may enter the building through the Justice Center on Dolorosa or the Paul Elizondo Tower on Nueva St. (closest to the parking garage). The three-member Texas Railroad Commission regulates the state's oil and gas industry. Republican Cassy Garcia is the latest GOP challenger. Local results are updated by the newsroom from data posted by local election departments. Miller earned 58.3 percent of the vote so far, with Hays at 41.7 percent. Nelson Wolff was appointed to the office in 2001, replacing Republican Cyndi Taylor Krier. He is being challenged by Democrat Mike Collier and Libertarian Shanna Steele. Election dates. Through early voting, which began April 24, more than 2,500 residents have cast ballots in Richardson for the election. Rates will vary and will be posted upon arrival. San Antonio Election Results Nov. 8, 2022 | Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 10:01 p.m. Live election results for the November 2022 Texas midterm election, including the Texas governor's race,. "It's not . Find information about qualifications and the filing process to become a candidate. Paxton easily defeated Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush by 34 percentage points in the May runoff. Opponents of Proposition A include the Bexar County Republican Party, the Texas Alliance For Life, and the San Antonio Police Officers Association. Find the complete Bexar County Republican sample ballot here, and the Bexar County Democrat sample ballot here. After you fill this part out, you seal the envelope. Understanding these three modifications of the election law will help you make sure your vote counts. The last day to apply for a mail-in ballot is April 25 (received, not postmarked). If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Doggett was drawn out of his district when the new congressional maps were drawn by the Texas Legislature. Lots of excitement at the @JudgePeterSakai camp. Please support our reporting with a donation to help ensure all San Antonio voters are informed at the ballot box. Lucy Adame-Clark, Bexar County ClerkCivil Central Filing Department100 Dolorosa, Suite 104San Antonio, Texas 78205. There are several pieces of information that you must provide on your ballot carrier-envelope before you seal the security flap. Look over your application and ballot carrier-envelope carefully. The redrawing of the maps by the Texas Legislature last year left Gonzlezs home outside of the district, so he is seeking re-election in District 34.

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