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New Mexico Primary: Live Updates

June 4, 2024 6:28 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is following the New Mexico primary election. Watch ABC-7 at 10 tonight for the results. See the full results…

Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

May 29, 2024 3:56 PM Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY and ANDREW DEMILLO Associated Press A Texas Democratic lawmaker who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care…

Vince Perez wins State Rep. District 77, Oscar Ugarte leads El Paso Sheriff primary

May 28, 2024 7:24 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

Update: ABC-7 is projecting that Vince Perez will win Tuesday’s primary runoff election for the Texas House of Representatives District 77 race. He…

Primary Runoff Election “unofficial” results, El Paso District Attorney and El Paso County Sheriff

May 29, 2024 5:47 AM Isabella Martinez

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — In a closely contested race for the Democratic nomination for District Attorney, James Montoya holds the lead over Alma Trejo…

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins GOP primary runoff, fending off challenger backed by Trump

May 28, 2024 10:14 PM Associated Press

BY JIM VERTUNO Updated 9:46 PM MDT, May 28, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan won his primary runoff Tuesday…

2024 Primary Runoff Election: Live Updates

May 28, 2024 2:54 PM Emma Hoggard, Brianna Perez, Heriberto Perez Lara

Update (10:06 PM): ABC-7 is projecting that Oscar Ugarte will win the Democratic primary for El Paso County Sheriff. He will now go on to take on the…

El Paso May 2024 Primary Runoff Election Day, what you need to know

May 28, 2024 5:53 AM Isabella Martinez

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso voters will head to the polls today to cast their votes in the primary runoff election. The ballot includes several…

Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary runoff election preview

May 27, 2024 5:29 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s your voice, your vote. Happening Tuesday, May 28, it’s the Primary runoff election in the Borderland. It’s happening…

May 2024 Primary Run Off Election, early voting starts today

May 20, 2024 5:23 AM Isabella Martinez

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Early voting for the May 2024 Primary Run Off Election starts today. El Paso voters will decide which candidates will advance…

Early voting period for May 2024 Primary Runoff Election this week

May 19, 2024 3:33 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The early voting period for the May 2024 Primary Runoff Election begins Monday. ABC-7 spoke with the El Paso County…

Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27

May 15, 2024 7:04 AM CNN

CNN By Betsy Klein, Michael Williams and Kristen Holmes, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both…

Your Voice Your Vote: May 2024 Primary Runoff Election

May 14, 2024 2:42 PM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The last day to request a Ballot by Mail for the May 2024 Primary Runoff Election is Friday, May 17, 2024. Ballots for…

New Mexico launches new absentee ballot tracking system ahead of Primary Election

May 14, 2024 12:20 PM Emma Hoggard

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico is launching a new absentee ballot tracking system. Voters will be able to access information about the…

Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says

May 3, 2024 5:27 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 03 MAY 24 11:34 ET Updated: 03 MAY 24 19:13 ET By Haley Talbot and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) –…

May 2024 Uniform Election: What you need to know

May 3, 2024 4:37 PM Jesus A. Rodriguez

SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, many of you will have a chance to vote on the uniform election, which includes bonds that could increase…

Justice Department expected to announce indictment against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar

May 3, 2024 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 03 MAY 24 11:34 ET Updated: 03 MAY 24 11:56 ET By Haley Talbot and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The…

Supreme Court declines to block enforcement of age-verification requirements for porn sites

May 1, 2024 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 30 APR 24 12:16 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to…

New Mexico State Representatives tour New Mexico-Mexico border

April 30, 2024 12:03 PM Emma Hoggard, Tyaun Marshburn

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Congressman Rod Montoya and State Rep. Larry Scott toured the border today with the Western States Sheriffs’…

Audit reveals more “excessive” gas card usage from city representatives in 2020, 2021

April 29, 2024 9:25 PM Jason McNabb

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Financial Oversight & Audit Committee (FOAC) has released previously unseen reports regarding tax-payer funded…

Dona Ana names interim county manager

April 25, 2024 4:07 PM Emma Hoggard

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Stephen Lopez will join the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioner team as interim county manager starting May…

Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their gender identity

April 24, 2024 1:24 PM Texas Tribune

By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their…

Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus

April 24, 2024 1:21 PM Texas Tribune

By Sneha Dey and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 “Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus” was first published…

Texas appeals court sides with Sidney Powell, rejecting attorney discipline over her Trump election lawsuits

April 23, 2024 7:18 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 22 APR 24 13:44 ET By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — An appeals court in Texas ruled in favor of Sidney Powell last week,…

Early voting for May 2024 Uniform and Special Election begins

April 22, 2024 12:29 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday is the first day of the early voting period for the May 2024 Uniform and Special Election. Ballots for this election…

El Paso County discussing agreement with voting software company

April 15, 2024 11:59 AM Tony Gutierrez

UPDATE: Lisa Wise, El Paso County elections administrator, confirmed to ABC-7 that the county was asked to pay a 35% increase of $35,000 by VOTEC.…

Texas AG Paxton settles felony fraud investigation, avoiding trial and ending yearslong legal saga

March 27, 2024 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 26 MAR 24 15:43 ET By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday struck a deal with…

El Paso Zoological Society audit report breakdown

March 25, 2024 11:21 PM Tony Gutierrez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the city’s decision to not renew the licensing agreement with the El Paso Zoological Society, the society was…

State Senator César J. Blanco Hosts 10th Annual Citizenship Workshop

March 25, 2024 11:52 AM Gabby Hernandez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – State Senator César J. Blanco held his 10th Annual Citizenship workshop. It happened in partnership with Las Americas…

Las Cruces chooses new city manager

March 19, 2024 4:19 PM Emma Hoggard

Update: City Council offered the position to Ikani Taumoepeau. If Taumoepeau agrees to the tentative offer, he will start April, 1, 2024. “City…

Anthony, New Mexico City Council agrees to city manager’s departure

March 21, 2024 11:06 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Anthony, New Mexico City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept the resignation of City…