The Socorro Independent School District (SISD) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved putting a Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. According to the Super Intendent of Socorro ISD James Vasquez, the proposed tax increase aims to generate about $49 million annually to address rising costs and state funding gaps, supporting
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Voters will decide whether to allow the Ysleta Independent School District to raise its tax rate beyond what the state allows to save its financial status. The YISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE) in August. It would generate up to $5.5 million a year by moving some property tax
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Voters can vote on whether they’re for or against the following propositions: Proposition A: Designation of Mountain Shadow Unit 1 Defined Area? Proposition B: THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. The issuance of bonds in the maximum amount of $3,500,000 for water, sanitary sewer ad drainage system improvements to serve Mountain Shadow Unit 1 Defined Area,
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Director for Position No. 1 Samuel Madrid Director for Position No. 2 Luz Marquez Jorge Carrasco, Jr. Director for Position No. 5 Joe T. Solis
Continue Reading Lower Valley Water District Board of Directors, Place 1 Rosalinda Alarcon Vigil Maria G. Mendoza Lower Valley Water District Board of Directors, Place 2 Rod Chavez Lower Valley Water District Board of Directors, Place 3 Henry A. Trujillo
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District at Large (two-year term) Patsy Mendoza Write-in District at Large (vote for no more than three) Cindy Andrade Carrillo Breanne Barnes Sergio Martinez Guadalupe Montañez Blanca Trout Ryan Escamilla Dr. Pedro Galaviz
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Fabens ISD Board of Trustees, Place 1 Alberto Sanchez Angel Ornelas Jr. Fabens ISD Board of Trustees, Place 2 Benjamin Morales Maria (Lupe) Ornelas Gloria Sepulveda Hernandez Fabens ISD Board of Trustees, Place 4 Julieta Sepulveda Ramirez Raymundo Calzadias
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Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees, Place 4 Estela Pacheco Ida Carbajal Estrada Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees, Place 5 Bryan Alvarez Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees, Place 6 Ofelia Bosquez Lupita Alcala Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees, Place 7 Carmen Bonilla Irma Elias
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Middleton and is waiting for his response. Name: Mayes Middleton Age: 45 Party: Republican Occupation: Member of the Texas State Senate Website
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Name: Nathan Matthew Johnson Age: 58 Party: Democratic Occupation: Member of the Texas State Senate Website Relevant Experience I’ve worked multiple decades as a commercial litigator and more recently as a mediator, in matters across a wide range of industries. I know the litigation world. Legal training and experience are, of course, a functional prerequisite
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Name: Vikki Ann Goodwin Age: 59 Party: Democratic Occupation: Texas state representative Website Relevant Experience I’ve spent the last eight years in the Texas House, delivering for my district. I’ve worked on the state budget, served on the Appropriations and Insurance Committees, and worked on legislation covering everything from public education to infrastructure. I’ve learned
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Patrick and is waiting for his response. Name: Dan Goeb Patrick Age: 76 Party: Republican Occupation: Lieutenant Governor of Texas Website
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Name: Annette Griego Party: Democratic Occupation: Family nurse practitioner Website Relevant Experience For nearly 20 years, I have dedicated my career to serving families and children through family and pediatric medicine. As a healthcare professional, business owner, and commercial and residential real estate investor, I bring a unique combination of leadership, financial responsibility, and firsthand
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Name: Leo Arcos Party: Republican Occupation: Veteran Website Relevant Experience My relevant experience is rooted in leadership, service, and fiscal responsibility. I hold an MBA and a master’s degree in leadership, giving me the knowledge to understand budgets, evaluate priorities, and make sound financial decisions. More importantly, I understand that taxpayer dollars are not government
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Romero and is waiting for his response. Name: Jesse Romero Party: Republican
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Ivey and is waiting for his response. Name: Ben Ivey Age: 52 Party: Republican Occupation: Judge of the 120th Judicial District of Texas
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Garza and is waiting for his response. Name: Robert Garza Party: Republican Website
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Name: Eddie Morales Jr. Age: 51 Party: Democratic Occupation: Texas State representative for House District 74 Website Relevant Experience I am proud to be serving in my third term as State Representative for House District 74 and have previously served as City Attorney for the City of Eagle Pass and the City of Brackettville. I
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Herrera and is waiting for his response. Name: Brandon Herrera Party: Republican Occupation: Content creator, entrepreneur Website
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Stout and is waiting for her response. Name: Katy Padilla Stout Party: Democratic Occupation: Attorney Website
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Bauman and is waiting for his response. Name: Adam Bauman Party: Republican Occupation: Retired Border Patrol agent Website
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Name: Veronica Escobar Age: 57 Party: Democratic Occupation: U.S. Representative for Texas’ 16th Congressional District Website Relevant Experience I was born and raised in El Paso, and I have spent my career serving this community. Before coming to Congress, I served as an El Paso County Commissioner and County Judge, where I worked to expand
Continue Reading Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Alva and is waiting for his response. Name: Hector Omar Alva “Alba” Age: 41 Occupation: Photographer
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Name: Deb Haaland Age: 65 Party: Democratic Occupation: Former United States Secretary of the Interior Website Relevant Experience Former Congresswoman for New Mexico CD-1 and former U.S. Interior Secretary. Personal Deb Haaland went from running a salsa business and relying on SNAP and Medicaid as a single mother to serving in Congress and as U.S.
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Name: Gregg Hull Age: 60 Party: Republican Occupation: Former mayor of Rio Rancho Website Relevant Experience I have lived in New Mexico for 40 years, starting out in Santa Fe. I bought Certified Packing and Crating, an Albuquerque business, and grew it into a thriving company, learning what it takes to make payroll, meet a
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Name: Ricardo A. Samaniego Party: Democratic Occupation: El Paso County judge Website Relevant Experience As El Paso County Judge, my most relevant experience is my proven track record leading our community through two full terms in office. Since assuming office on January Since 2019, I have presided over the Commissioners Court, managing the county budget
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Name: Minerva Torres Shelton Age: 58 Party: Republican Occupation: Retired Website Relevant Experience For nearly 30 years, I have dedicated my life to serving my country, protecting my community,and being accountable to the people who placed their trust in me. I served in the United StatesArmy, spent five years with the El Paso Police Department,
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Name: Samantha “Sam” Barncastle Salopek Party: Republican Occupation: Water and natural resources attorney Website Relevant Experience I am a water and natural resources attorney with more than 15 years of experience working on complicated issues involving water, infrastructure, economic development, government agencies and competing public interests. I have represented farmers, municipalities, water agencies and reclamation
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Name: Daisy A. Maldonado Party: Democratic Occupation: Community Organizer Website Relevant Experience I studied Government and have my master’s in Economics, but the strongest experience I have for this position is my time working at a grassroots level with the community. I know how to meet people where they are, actively listen to concerns without
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Name: Todd Garrison Age: 62 Party: Republican Occupation: Co-owner of Garrison Family Farms Website Relevant Experience I have over 31 years of law enforcement experience working with the Las Cruces Police Department, the New Mexico State Police Motor Transportation Division, and the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department. I was the elected Sheriff of Dona ana
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