Early voting kicked off yesterday for New York's primary runoffs, with candidates on both sides of the aisle vying to secure their spots for the November elections. Things are heating up especially on the Democratic side in Bexar County, where the race for the 73rd Civil District Court nominee is still up for grabs, as reported by the San Antonio Report.
A key race also has voters in Precinct 1 facing a tough choice between current Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores and challenger Amanda Gonzalez for a county commissioner seat. The runoffs, crucial for both parties, are the continuance of elections that could not be decided during the March 5 primaries due to candidates failing to secure enough votes to cross the 50% threshold necessary for a clear victory.
The Republican ballot is equally contentious. Voters in three Bexar County congressional districts will decide on their nominee for the races in November. The spotlight is on Texas’ 23rd Congressional District as incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales goes head-to-head with firearms manufacturer and YouTube sensation Brandon Herrera.
Moreover, according to report by the San Antonio Report, the 28th Congressional District's race has acquired fresh intrigue following the indictment of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, with Republicans eager to pick a strong contender. Meanwhile, in the 35th Congressional District, the challenge is set against U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, who represents a notably Democrat-leaning area.
The early voting period is short, running from May 20 through May 24, and voters have the option of casting their ballots at any of 38 early voting locations in Bexar County. Those interested in previewing what they'll see on the ballot can access sample ones for Democratic and Republican races, as provided by the San Antonio Report.
Eligible voters must have registered by April 29 and meet certain requirements, which include being a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county where your voter registration application was submitted, at least 18 years old on Election Day, not a convicted felon (with some exceptions), and not declared mentally incapacitated by a court with regards to voting rights. The Bexar County Elections Department's homepage is the go-to source for further information on the election process and voting center locations.
