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We watch how the races are decided

We watch how the races are decided

SAN ANTONIO – We are closely watching the results of the 2024 general election as Bexar County residents join voters across the country in casting their ballots.

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LATEST ON THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

U.S. Senate for Texas – Cruz V. Allred

Early voter turnout in Bexar County shows Colin Allred leading among Bexar County voters, with 57% of early votes.

Considered the most expensive Senate race for the 2024 general election, incumbent Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) will face incumbent U.S. Representative Collin Allred (D-TX).

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The two candidates have also raised more money than any other Senate race in the country, with totals of $166 million, $86 million for Cruz and $80 million for Allred, respectively.

Reto O’Rourke previously ran against Cruz in 2018 in a more progressive campaign, but fell short of the incumbent Cruz by 215,000 votes.

U.S. House of Representatives – District 21 – Roy V. Hook

Congressman Chip Roy has won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives with 61% of the vote and 71% of those eligible to vote.

“I am honored and humbled to have been chosen by my fellow Texans to represent the 21st Congressional District here in the Texas Hill Country: the best part of the best state, in the greatest country in the world,” Chip Roy said in a statement. .

U.S. House of Representatives – District 28 – Furman V. Cuellar

Cuellar secured a majority of early votes in Bexar County, with 56.29% of early votes.

Incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) will face Jay Furman (R-TX).

The embattled Cuellar is running against former Navy Commander Jay Furman, a newcomer to politics in the state. Cuellar was indicted in May on charges of accepting foreign bribes and money laundering.

U.S. House of Representatives – District 23 – Gonzales V. Limon

Reporting at 60%, the race for Tony Gonzales has been called, with him capturing 62.3% of the vote.

Incumbent Tony Gonzales (R-TX) will face Santon Limon (D-TX) for his District 23 seat.

The election, which covers a majority of West Texas, pits two lifelong Texans for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.

Congressman Gonzales has seen some controversy within his own party after criticizing his Republican colleagues for voting against providing billions of dollars in foreign aid to various parties.

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Gonzales also notably faced YouTuber and Second Amendment advocate Brandon Herrera in a runoff election for the Republican nominee.

U.S. House of Representatives – District 35 – Casar V. Wright V. Patterson V. Idrogo

Casar won his election with 69% of the vote and 69% reporting.

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) will face off against three other candidates on Tuesday, with a focus on Republican colleague Steven Wright.

Casar, a former Austin city councilman, has defended fellow Democrat Collin Allred during his Senate campaign.

Texas State Representative – District 118 – Lujan V. Carranza

Rep. John Lujan (R-TX) will fight to keep his seat in the traditionally Democratic area of ​​San Antonio, facing off against Kristian Carranza (D-TX).

Carranza targets Lujan in heavy ads that focus on the representative’s views on abortion, while Lujan positions himself on family values, highlighting an instance in which he reportedly saved his son from a violent intruder.

“This district is 52% Democratic,” Lujan said in a statement. “I’m not going to run and say, vote Republican, vote Republican, I’m saying, ‘How can we improve our community and everyone knows that.’ I work well with my colleagues across the aisle because I do what is right.”

Texas State Representative – District 80 – McLaughlin V. Castellano

Don McLaughlin has declared victory, becoming the first Republican to represent House District 80 in more than two decades.

Former Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin Jr. (R-TX) will face off against Cecilia Castellano (D-TX) after current Rep. Tracy King decided not to run for re-election.

Texas State Representative – District 119 – Campos V. Grable

Elizabeth Campos (D-TX) has kept her seat after facing Brandon Grable. (R-TX)

Texas State Representative – District 121 – LaHood V. Swift

Marc LaHood (R-TX) will face Laurel Swift (D-TX) after defeating state Rep. Steve Allison in a major rout for the Republican nomination.

Both have focused their campaigns heavily on the San Antonio area, with their Texas Congressional Districts covering much of northern San Antonio up to Bulverde.

Bexar County Commissioner – District 1 – Prado V. Clay-Flores

Rebecca Clay-Flores (D-TX) will fight to keep her seat as county commissioner against Lina Prado (R-TX).

Both have campaigned for economic growth throughout Bexar County but have clashed over solutions.

Bexar County Commissioner – District 3 – Moody V. Korbel

In a 2022 rematch, incumbent Grant Moody (R-TX) will face Susan Korbel (D-TX). Moody defeated Korbal in the previous election by a margin of 7%.

Bexar County Sheriff – Javier Salazar V. Nathan Buchanan

Javier Salazar won re-election with 57.56% of the votes. (330,520 votes)

STATEMENT E –

In early voting, 63.50% of Bexar County voters voted in favor of Proposition E, with a total of 214,102 votes in favor of the increases.

Proposal E aims to give City Council members a 53% pay increase, from their current salary of $45,722 per year.

The proposal will also increase the mayor’s salary by 42%, from their current salary of $61,725.

STATEMENT A –

Early voting numbers show that 71.67% of voters cast ballots in favor of Prop. A.

Proposal A would allow the Ethics Review Board, appointed by the mayor and city council, to sanction violations of the city code regarding ethical conduct.

STATEMENT B –

Early voting shows 68.27% of voters support the measure.

Proposal B would remove outdated and outdated provisions from the city charter. This measure was unanimously adopted by the city council.

STATEMENT C –

Early voting results show 53.59% of Bexar County voters are in favor of the proposal.

Proposal C would allow the City Council to determine the salary and seniority of the city manager.

STATEMENT D –

61.83% of voters in Bexar County voted in favor of the proposal, according to early voting figures.

Bexar County Proposition D would end the ban on city employees playing an active role in political campaigns for city offices. City employees may not use county resources to campaign or place signs, badges or images on city property.

STATEMENT F –

181,040 early votes were cast in favor of Proposition F.

Proposal F would increase City Council terms from two to four years, while changing the number of terms a member could serve from four to two. This would come into effect in May 2025.