by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
Top Photo: L to R: Otto Arnim, Lisa Arnim, Karen McLaughlin, Paul “Wayne” Moss Jr. and Robert A. Moss.
As of 9:30 AM, 27 voters came to vote at the Ssgt. Willie de Leon Civic Center to cast their respective ballots in either the Democratic or Republican Primary elections. As of 11:30 AM, the number of voters was recorded at 115.
The front lawn in front of the Civic Center was filled with political signs and some volunteers were seen holding candidates’ signs on the sidewalk parallel to East Main Street in front of the Civic Center.
Several candidates had pop-up tents and tables in the western parking lot where they and family members and supporters waited to talk to any interested voters.
Voters have to choose between voting in the Republican Primary or Democratic Primary but not both. Many local races including the Uvalde County Sheriffs Race, Uvalde County Constable Races, County Commissioners Races and the County Attorney race are all on the Republican Primary Ballot only as no Democratic candidates are running.
Voters who traditionally vote Democratic may be surprised to find their ballots do not have many local races on them. By the time the General Election rolls around in November 2024 , many if not all of these races will have been decided during the Primary elections.
