Early Voting Period for Run-Off Election Underway May 19-24th

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

The Early Voting Period for the May 27, 2014 Texas Democrat and Republican Parties’ Primary Run-Off Election starts on Monday, May 19th, and runs until Saturday, May 24th, at the City of Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. and the general Election Day is on Tuesday, May 27th, also from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. at the local precinct polling places in Maverick County.

In Maverick County, there are three contested run-off elections in the Democrat Party Primary. The race for the Maverick County Commissioner of Precinct 2 is being contested between local businesswoman Rosy Cantu and former Justice of the Peace Martha Chacon. The post for Maverick County Commissioner of Precinct 4 is contested between appointed County Commissioner Roberto Ruiz and former Eagle Pass Fire Chief and Maverick County Road and Bridge Department Supervisor Guadalupe Cardona. The Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 is contested between current incumbent Judge Kina Mancha and retired Eagle Pass Police Officer Charlie Ruiz.

All Maverick County registered voters are encouraged to go out and cast their ballot for the candidates of their choice.