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![El Paso Election 2024: Everything you need to know for May 28 primary runoff](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Runoff-Eng-2-Web-e1714163814643.jpg?fit=1081%2C650&ssl=1)
El Paso Election 2024: Everything you need to know for May 28 primary runoff
On May 28, El Paso voters will cast ballots in the 2024 primary runoff election. Here are key dates to remember, who’s on the ballot, candidate information and related stories.
election news
![3 El Paso city reps seek to cancel arena, ask voters to revoke 2012 bond](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CB_Duranguito-1-1200x800-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
3 El Paso city reps seek to cancel arena, ask voters to revoke 2012 bond
El Paso city Reps. Chris Canales, Art Fierro and Brian Kennedy are proposing that voters on Nov. 5 decide whether to revoke the arena bonds – essentially scrapping the project if approved.
![El Paso city Rep. Brian Kennedy enters mayoral race, triggers complicated ‘resign to run’ provision](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CB_CityCouncil-6592.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
El Paso city Rep. Brian Kennedy enters mayoral race, triggers complicated ‘resign to run’ provision
City Rep. Brian Kennedy has entered the race for El Paso’s next mayor. With more than two years left on his term, the city will have to hold an election to replace him.
![El Paso Democratic convention delegates say they’re sticking with Biden in 2024 election](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CB_BidenArrives10.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
El Paso Democratic convention delegates say they’re sticking with Biden in 2024 election
The 10 El Paso County delegates to the Democratic National Convention are united in support of President Biden continuing his re-election bid.
![Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tony-Gonzales-and-Brandon-Herrera-e1717718599495.webp?resize=1080%2C723&ssl=1)
Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
Herrera said he doesn’t expect the results to change, “but I feel I owe it to my volunteers, voters, and supporters to leave no stone unturned.”
![Cruz Pérez Cuéllar reelected Juárez mayor; Claudia Sheinbaum elected Mexico’s first woman president](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cruz-Perez-Cuellar-reeleccion-e1717426488340.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
Cruz Pérez Cuéllar reelected Juárez mayor; Claudia Sheinbaum elected Mexico’s first woman president
Preliminary results show incumbent Ciudad Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar of the Morena party with a significant lead over Rogelio Loya of the PAN-PRI-PRD coalition.
![Who’ll be the next mayor of Ciudad Juárez? New president of Mexico?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Juarez-Mexico-2024-Elections-e1717297498420.jpg?resize=1080%2C726&ssl=1)
Who’ll be the next mayor of Ciudad Juárez? New president of Mexico?
Six candidates are vying to serve as mayor of Ciudad Juárez, while Mexico is poised to elect the country’s first woman president Sunday.
![Dual nationality allows some to vote for presidents in Mexico, U.S.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CB_InternationalBridges-illustration.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
Dual nationality allows some to vote for presidents in Mexico, U.S.
This year marks presidential elections in both the United States and Mexico, with Mexican citizens with dual nationality able to vote in both.
![U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales prevails in primary runoff over gun influencer Brandon Herrera](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rep-Gonzales-KGB-13-TT-e1717003940978.webp?resize=1080%2C723&ssl=1)
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales prevails in primary runoff over gun influencer Brandon Herrera
The 23rd Congressional District, which stretches from San Antonio to El Paso, represents more of the U.S.-Mexico border than any other district in the country.
![El Paso’s Vince Perez wins District 77 state rep runoff](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LT-VINCE-PEREZ-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
El Paso’s Vince Perez wins District 77 state rep runoff
With no Republican opposition in the Nov. 5 general election, Perez will take the seat in January.
![Ugarte wins El Paso County sheriff Democratic runoff](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CB_Ugarte-2486.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
Ugarte wins El Paso County sheriff Democratic runoff
The Democratic winner will face Republican candidate Minerva Torres Shelton, who was unopposed in the primary, in the Nov. 5 general election.
![Montoya defeats Trejo for Democratic district attorney nomination](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image00004-scaled-e1716947548896.jpeg?resize=1200%2C844&ssl=1)
Montoya defeats Trejo for Democratic district attorney nomination
The Democratic nominee will face Republican incumbent DA Bill Hicks in the Nov. 5 general election.
![Primary runoff election results: Follow El Paso Matters for live updates, coverage on Tuesday, May 28](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Runoff-election-results-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
Primary runoff election results: Follow El Paso Matters for live updates, coverage on Tuesday, May 28
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day Tuesday. Results will be posted starting at 7 p.m. MT. Check back often as Election Day votes are counted.
![El Paso voters deciding Democratic, Republican primary runoff races Tuesday](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DP.WellingtonChew-Voting-Sign-scaled-e1686261774604.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
El Paso voters deciding Democratic, Republican primary runoff races Tuesday
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
![Who is funding campaigns in races for sheriff, district attorney and state representative in El Paso](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-8.png?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
Who is funding campaigns in races for sheriff, district attorney and state representative in El Paso
Donors have poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the May 28 runoff election.
![What to know about El Paso’s primary runoff as early voting begins Monday](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Vote-Here-1200x675-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
What to know about El Paso’s primary runoff as early voting begins Monday
What district or precinct do I live in? While you can vote at any polling site, only races that represent the area where you live will appear on your ballot.
![State rep candidates Vincent Perez, Norma Chávez call out each other’s records](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Chavez-Perez.png.png?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
State rep candidates Vincent Perez, Norma Chávez call out each other’s records
Norma Chávez and Vincent Perez take jabs at each other’s records as they vie to represent a large swath of El Paso on the Texas House of Representatives.
![Walmart shooting case, migrant prosecutions play large in El Paso district attorney primary runoff election](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-11.png?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
Walmart shooting case, migrant prosecutions play large in El Paso district attorney primary runoff election
El Paso voters on May 28 will decide which of two Democratic candidates will face appointed Republican incumbent DA Bill Hicks in the November general election.
![El Paso County sheriff candidates in primary runoff tout experience, leadership styles](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ELEX-ART-3-e1709706489316.png?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
El Paso County sheriff candidates in primary runoff tout experience, leadership styles
Oscar Ugarte and Bobby Flores, the Democratic candidates for El Paso County sheriff, discuss qualifications, Downtown jail staffing and responding to school threats. Early voting for the primary runoff begins Monday.
![GOP congressional candidate Brandon Herrera makes El Paso campaign stop with Kyle Rittenhouse](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brandon-Herrera-rally.jpg?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
GOP congressional candidate Brandon Herrera makes El Paso campaign stop with Kyle Rittenhouse
Herrera is in a primary runoff with incumbent Tony Gonzales for the District 23 seat that stretches from San Antonio to parts of Far East El Paso.
![Voters narrowly approve Canutillo ISD bonds for new schools, repairs, debt payoff](https://cdn.statically.io/img/i0.wp.com/elpasomatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1650-scaled-e1713393656814.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1)
Voters narrowly approve Canutillo ISD bonds for new schools, repairs, debt payoff
This marks the first bond proposals Canutillo ISD voters approve after voting down two others in four years.
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