El Paso County, state of Texas set early voting turnout records
EL PASO, Texas — Early voting came to a close on Friday and El Pasoans and Texans came out in droves. More than 9 million Texans — 53% of…
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Dem VP candidate Kamala Harris joined by Beto O’Rourke at Texas campaign rallies
McALLEN, Texas — Texas’ surprising status as a battleground came into clearer focus on Friday as Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala…
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Texas AG joins lawsuit against El Paso county judge, who says only court can invalidate his order
El PASO, Texas — The Texas Attorney General’s Office joined a lawsuit filed Friday against El Paso County over Judge Ricardo Samaniego’s business…
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Texas AG threatens legal action over El Paso County shutdown after mayor questions judge’s order
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted Thursday night that his office was “quickly exploring” all legal options after El Paso…
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Biden if elected will form task force to reunite 545 separated immigrant children with family, campaign says
Joe Biden is pledging that if he’s elected president, he will sign an executive order to form a task force that will focus on reuniting the 545…
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‘Seinfeld’ cast members reunite to raise money for Texas Dems as part of stars coming together across the nation
AUSTIN, Texas —Stars from several fondly remembered television shows and movies have come together in recent weeks to not only offer…
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Federal judge says Texas voters must wear masks while voting despite Gov. Abbott’s exemption
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas voters are now required to wear face masks when casting ballots during the pandemic, a federal district judge has ruled,…
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El Paso deals with 2 major surges at the same time: Virus & voting
EL PASO, Texas — When El Pasoan Kevin Goode saw the latest news about the novel coronavirus over the weekend, he knew what he needed to do Monday:…
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Texas Supreme Court sides with governor on rule requiring just 1 ballot drop box per county
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to limit mail-in ballot drop box…
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EP City Council Dist. 4
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council District 4 represents the northeast section of the city, where incumbent Sam Morgan is seeking re-election to…
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Candidate profile: Cassandra Hernandez, El Paso City Council District 3
NAME: Cassandra HernandezOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Council Representative for District 3AGE: 33OCCUPATION: City RepresentativeEDUCATION: Bachelor’s…
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Candidate profile: Alexsandra Annello, El Paso City Council District 2
NAME: Alexsandra AnnelloOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Representative, District 2AGE: 36OCCUPATION: City Representative, District 2EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts…
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Candidate profile: James Campos, El Paso City Council District 2
Name: James A. Campos Office you are seeking: District 2 Representative Age: 65 Education: 80-100 hours at SAC, St.…
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Candidate profile: Judy Gutierrez, El Paso City Council District 2
NAME: MIRIAM JUDY GUTIERREZOFFICE YOU SEEK: DISTRICT 2 CITY REPRESENTATIVEAGE: 56OCCUPATION: RETIREDEDUCATION: ASSOCIATES/EPCC in…
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Candidate profile: Joe Molinar, El Paso City Council District 4
NAME: Joe MolinarOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Representative District 4 AGE: 60OCCUPATION: Retired EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice…
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Candidate profile: Aaron Montes, El Paso City Council District 7
NAME: Aaron J. MontesOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Council District 7AGE: 28OCCUPATION: Freelance writerEDUCATION: University of Texas at El Paso: Major:…
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Candidate profile: Sissy Byrd, El Paso City Council District 4
NAME: Dorothy “Sissy” M. ByrdOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Council District 4 RepresentativeAGE: 63OCCUPATION: Insurance Specialist for a Home Health…
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EP Council Dist. 7
EL PASO, Texas – In El Paso City Council District 7, incumbent Henry Rivera is being challenged by political newcomer and former El Paso Times…
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El Paso City Council District 3 debate & candidate profiles
(Editor’s note: You can watch the entire debate in the video player above.) EL PASO, Texas – There is much more at stake than just the…
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ABC News poll: Trump, Biden favorability unchanged as 2020 race heads into final week
WASHINGTON, DC — After two contentious debates and more than $1.5 billion in advertising, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden…
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How Biden has more paths than Trump to 270 electoral votes
Poll of the week: A new Muhlenberg College/Morning Call poll of likely Pennsylvania voters finds former Vice President Joe Biden at 51% to President…
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Top Pence aide tests positive for virus, but VP to keep traveling despite ‘close contact’
WASHINGTON, DC — A spokesman says Vice President Mike Pence will continue with his aggressive campaign schedule after his chief of staff, Marc…
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El Paso City Council District 2 debate & candidate profiles
(Editor’s note: You can watch the entire debate in the video player above. The debate is in two segments, which is how it aired on TV.) EL PASO,…
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WATCH: Trump and Biden go after each other in final debate
LIVE BLOG: Key exchanges in the final presidential debateFACT CHECK: Examining the candidates debate claimsPOLL: 53% of debate watchers think Biden…
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‘El Paso State of Emergency’: U.S. Rep. Escobar seeks FEMA help, rips city leaders over handling of virus
EL PASO, Texas – Declaring “El Paso is in a state of emergency,” Congresswoman Veronica Escobar said Thursday evening she was asking the…
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El Paso polling station workers noticeably younger this election due to Covid concerns among seniors
EL PASO, Texas — Younger poll workers are now staffing the poll stations around El Paso. There are even a dozen poll clerks under the age of 18 are…
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Torres Small picks up endorsement of Deming’s GOP mayor as she maintains fundraising advantage
DEMING, New Mexico — A Republican mayor of a southern New Mexico city is throwing his support behind Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small for…
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Political scion & TV-savvy Republican spar in final New Mexico senate debate
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Candidates in New Mexico’s open U.S. Senate race outlined clashing visions for the future of health care, climate change…
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El Paso mayoral debate & candidate profiles
(Editor’s note: You can watch the entire debate in the video player above. The debate is in three segments, which is how it aired on TV.) EL PASO,…
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El Paso mayoral candidate profile: Dean ‘Dino’ Martinez
Number-one campaign focus? Look after our City’s budget, Vets, Police and businesses. What sets you apart from your opponents? What I can say with…
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