After a sluggish start, ballots have rolled in at nearly 50% return level. This is better than expected and 14 points higher than returns in 2017, the last odd-year election. The final results won’t be certified until November 26th.
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There are 65 positions to be decided this fall and 87 candidates.
Make no mistake, running for elected office is a big deal. In many cases, the elected position confers no monetary reward even though it demands a sacrifice of time, dedication, goodwill, and integrity.
Let’s look first at the uncontested races. (Click here to view all filed candidates and positions -excluding write-in candidates). If you are looking for the 2019 Voter’s Guide, click here.
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If you’re watching on ectv2.com, you can fast-forward to the speaker of your choice, or rewatch the segments:
Rich Elliott, intro – 4:00
Introductions of panelists – 6:30
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In a meeting of 12 Commissioners from 4 counties in LD13, Alex Ybarra was chosen to represent the District. Alex is the first Hispanic ever chosen to represent LD13.
Standing Room Only
There was standing room only as the twelve commissioners from four counties met in a Grant County Courthouse conference room Monday evening Jan. 14 to decide who would be appointed to serve Legislative District 13, Position 2. Incumbent Matt Manweller resigned in disgrace and at the behest of the Republican Party, thus creating an open seat that the commissioners were tasked with filling.
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