31 Maverick Countians Registered as Candidates for March 6, 2018 Primary Election

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017

A total of 31 Maverick Countians registered their candidacies for a political position in the March 6, 2018 Texas Primary Election, according to the Texas Secretary of State Elections Division.

Eagle Passan Judy Canales registered to run for the 23rd Congressional District in Texas under the Democratic Party and will face four other candidates for the Democratic Party nomination while there are two Republican candidates vying for the Republican Party nomination.

Eagle Pass attorney Poncho Nevarez registered for re-election to the Texas 74th House of Representatives District and is unopposed in the Democratic Party and no Republican candidate filed against him.

Three Eagle Pass attorneys registered as candidates for the Democratic Party nomination for the 293rd Judicial District Court Judgeship, including Cecilia A. Moscorro, Maribel Flores, and Ricardo “Rick” Ramos. There are no Republican Party candidates for the 293rd Judicial District Court. The 293rd Judicial District Court serves three counties, including Maverick, Dimmit, and Zavala.

Incumbent 365th Judicial District Court Judge Amado Abascal, III registered for re-election under the Democratic Party and has no opponents within the Democratic and Republican Parties.  The 365th Judicial District Court serves Maverick, Dimmit, and Zavala Counties.

The Maverick County Judge position drew three candidates under the Democratic Party, including incumbent County Judge David R. Saucedo who is seeking re-election to a third four year term, former County Judge Rudy Bowles, and Eagle Pass atttorney Gloria E. Hernandez.  There are no Republican Party candidates for Maverick County Judge.

Maverick County District Clerk Leopoldo”Polo” Vielma registered for re-election for a second four year term under the Democratic Party Banner and has no opponents within both the Democratic and Republican Parties.

Maverick County County Clerk Sara Montemayor registered for re-election to another four year term under the Democratic Party and drew no opponents from the Democratic and Republican Parties.

Maverick County Treasurer Rito J. Valdez registered for re-election for another four year term as a Democrat and has no opponents within the Democratic and Republican Parties.

For Maverick County Commissioner Precinct 2, four candidates registered for the position under the Democratic Party including incumbent Commissioner Rosy Cantu, Arianna Perez, Everardo “Vera” Ballesteros, and Martha Chacon. There are no Republican Party candidates for County Commissioner Precinct 2.

For Maverick County Commissioner Precint 4, incumbent Commissioner Roberto Ruiz registered for re-election to another four year term under the Democratic Party and drew one opponent David Chisum.  There are no Republican Party candidates for County Commissioner Precinct 4.

For Maverick County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, incumbent Kina Mancha registered for re-election to another four year term under the Democratic Party and drew one opponent, Eleuterio Rodriguez.  There are no Republican Party candidates for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.

For Maverick County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, incumbent Dora Madera registered for re-election to another four year term under the Democratic Party and has two opponents, including Asalia Casares and Roxanna “Roxi” Rios. There are no Republican Party candidates for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

For Maverick County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3-1, incumbent David John Castaneda registered for re-election to another four year term under the Democratic Party and has two opponents, Domingo “Mingo” Rodriguez, Jr. and Jose “Joe” Hernandez.  There are no Republican Party candidates for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3-1.

For Maverick County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3-2, incumbent Jeannie F. Smith registered for re-election to another four year term under the Democratic Party and drew no opponents in both the Democratic and Republican Parties.

For Maverick County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, three candidates registered under the Democratic Party including Tere Hernandez, Antonio “Tony” Garcia, and Orlando J. Escareno.

Interim Maverick County Democratic Party Chairman Luis Alfonso “Poncho” Ruiz registered for election to a full four-year term without any opponents.