Cunningham to face US Rep. Vasquez for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District
(KVIA) — In New Mexico’s Tuesday primary election, Greg Cunningham secured the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2. He will run against…
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US Sen. Luján secures Democratic primary win, Marker gets GOP nomination
(KVIA) — The incumbent U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in New Mexico’s first semi-open primary election…
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What to know about New Mexico’s semi-open primary elections
(KVIA) — Tuesday, registered voters in New Mexico will vote in semi-open primary elections, meaning voters don’t have to register with a qualified…
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Live Results: May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
UPDATE (May 28, 2026) — In the closest El Paso race Tuesday, Dora Oaxaca Rivera defeated incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Lucila…
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Bauman wins Republican runoff for District 16, will face US Rep. Escobar in November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Adam Bauman defeated Manuel Barraza in the Republican runoff for Congressional District 16. Bauman will face…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn for GOP Senate runoff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will defeat incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, ABC-7…
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Voting participation lowers across El Paso County for May 2026 runoffs compared to March primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Voting participation in El Paso County fell for Tuesday’s runoff elections compared to the March primary, according to the…
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Local school districts explain efforts to get students to vote
Many first time voters are high school students, and local school districts are ensuring they have all the opportunity to register and vote in the…
Continue Reading Voter Guide: May 26 primary runoffs in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, voters will decide who will move to the November general election after voting in the Democratic and Republican…
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Early voting requirements for May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
Registered voters can vote ahead of the May 2026 Primary Runoff Election, but only if you’re affiliated with a party. As of Monday, there are almost…
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Texas Attorney General files appeal to fully enforce SB 4
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton requested a stay pending appeal to ensure Senate Bill 4 is fully in effect, he announced Friday.…
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Sheriff’s Office to enforce ‘Warrant Service Officer Model’ with ICE under Texas’ Senate Bill 8
UPDATE (May 19, 2026) — A spokesperson with DHS sent us the following statement: “Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the…
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Texas Supreme Court rejects request to remove lawmakers who broke quorum over redistricting
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Friday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott’s and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to remove Democrats who…
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Federal government sues to take Mount Cristo Rey land next to border
UPDATE (May 13, 2026) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released a statement in response to the lawsuit for possession of part of the land at Mount…
Continue Reading Your Vote NM partners with non-profits for voter outreach ahead of semi-open primary election
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico will have its first semi-open primary election in June, meaning voters don’t have to register with a qualified…
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Your Voice, Your Vote 2026 – One-on-One with Sam Bregman, Democrat candidate for Governor of New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With early voting going on now for the June primary election in Doña Ana county, candidates and campaigns are…
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City of San Elizario moves to block resources for proposed ICE detention centers
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario held its council meeting on Tuesday and unanimously approved the following two items: “14.…
Continue Reading Texas Civil rights groups file lawsuit against Senate Bill 4, set to go into effect next week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several Texas civil rights groups and nonprofits filed a new lawsuit Monday to stop Senate Bill 4, a law that would allow…
Continue Reading Santa Teresa Middle School no longer voting center for 2026 primary election
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Santa Teresa Middle School will no longer be a voting center for the 2026 primary election, the Doña Ana County Clerk’s…
Continue Reading Live Results: 2026 May Uniform Election
UPDATE (May 4, 2026) — As of Saturday at 8:22 p.m., the county elections department reported these unofficial results: Miguel Chacon led the San…
Continue Reading May 2026 Uniform Election for Anthony, San Elizario
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eligible voters at the polls starting 7 a.m. Saturday for the May 2026 Uniform Election. This is not a countywide election;…
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5 things to know about the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the Voting Rights Act
By James SampleApril 29, 2026, 8:27 AM In a landmark decision issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court, in Louisiana v. Callais, struck down…
Continue Reading Last-minute voter registration for May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texans have until April 27 to register to vote for the May 2026 Primary Runoff Election. The El Paso County Elections…
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Otero County Commissioners renew ICE detention center contract, Immigrant Safety Act to take effect in May
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County Commissioners held an emergency meeting last Friday to discuss the future of the ICE detention center…
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ABC-7 at 4: Minerva Torres Shelton Wins GOP Nod for County Judge
KVIA-TV (El Pas, TX) – Minerva Torres Shelton, the former law enforcement officer, secured the Republican nomination against consultant Guadalupe…
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Political expert speaks on primary election results in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last night’s primary election results will now lead to several Republican and Democratic seats going to runoff elections on…
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After the polls closed, El Paso County turns to audits and preps for runoff elections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A day after technical issues slowed voter check in during Tuesday’s primary election, El Paso County election officials…
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March 2026 Texas Primary Election: Full Results
Update (6:02 AM): El Paso County Commissioner Sergio Coronado for the El Paso County Commissioners Precinct 4 Democratic Primary fell to candidate…
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Newcomers defeat incumbents David Stout, Sergio Coronado in El Paso County commissioners Democratic primary
by Priscilla TotiyapungprasertMarch 3, 2026 First-time candidate Annette Griego ousted incumbent El Paso County Commissioner Sergio Coronado for the…
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El Paso voters describe confusion, delays after check-in issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As polls opened Tuesday across El Paso County, voter check-in devices, known as poll pads, experienced technical issues at…
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