by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
Uvalde County Republican Run-off for Uvalde County Sheriff
Ruben Nolasco chalked up an unofficial win last night in his bid for re-election as Uvalde County Sheriff with the vote totals between him and challenger Otto Arnim coming down to only 73 votes difference.
Shortly before 9 PM, the final unofficial results were released by the Uvalde County Elections Office. Ruben Nolasco’s vote total was 1241 votes to Otto Arnim’s 1168 total votes. Because there were no candidates who ran for Uvalde County Sheriff in the Democratic Party Primary elections, the Sheriff’s race was effectively decided during the 2024 Republican Primary Elections.
On Sheriff Ruben Nolasco’s Facebool Page, he posted the following message: “I would like to thank everyone who supported and voted for me. I will continue leading from a foundation built on honesty and integrety. Thank you all for making this possible. I look forward to serving the citizens of Uvalde County for another 4 years.”
Texas District 23 U.S. Congressional Republican Run-off Race
Texas Republican incumbent Tony Gonzales won his primary bid against challenger Brandon Herrera in a close match according to an Associated Press report. During the week of early voting leading up to the Tuesday, May 28th election day, many Uvalde County Residents respective mail boxes were flooded with glossy campaign cards as both candidates employed direct mail as a means of trying to sway voters.
Texas House District 80 Democratic Run-off Race
Cecilia Castellano image from https://cecilia4texas.com/
Cecilia Castellano defeated Rosie Cuellar Tuesday night for the Democratic Party nomination according to a Laredo Morning Times report.
