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.

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

A handful of candidates and their supporters were seen early Sunday afternoon putting up political signs on the lawn in front of the Ssgt. Wille de Leon Civic Center Sunday just before 1 PM. City of Uvalde rules read:

“Signs may be placed at the Civic Center starting on the Sunday before the start of early voting after 12 noon.”