El Paso Mayoral Run-off Race on December 14
El Paso is gearing up for a crucial mayoral runoff election on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The mayoral runoff election is between the top two candidates from the November general election, Renard Johnson and Brian Kennedy. This election will also determine several key City Council seats and a municipal court judgeship.
The mayor and city council play an active and direct role in shaping the future of our community, so AARP is encouraging El Paso residents to make a plan to go vote. Here are some key dates and information to help you plan your vote.
KEY DATES AND DEADLINES
- Nov. 14: Last day to register to vote
- Dec. 2: First day of early voting
- Dec. 3: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
- Dec. 10: Last day of early voting
- Dec. 14: Last day to receive ballot by mail
- Dec. 14: Election Day
HOW TO VOTE
In-Person Voting:
- Early Voting: You can vote early from December 2 to December 10 at designated early voting locations throughout El Paso.
- Election Day Voting: On December 14, you can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at any Vote Center.
Mail-In Voting:
- Application Deadline: The last day to apply for a mail-in ballot is December 3, 2024.
- Submission Deadline: Mail-in ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day if not postmarked, or by 5:00 PM on December 16, 2024, if postmarked by 7:00 PM on Election Day.
VOTER ELIGIBILITY
All registered voters in El Paso are eligible to vote in the mayoral runoff. However, only residents of the specific districts can vote in their respective City Council races.
OTHER CITY COUNCIL RUN-OFF RACES
Five City Council seats are also up for grabs:
- District 1: Alejandra Chavez vs. Monica Reyes
- District 3: Deanna Maldonado-Rocha vs. Jose Rodriguez
- District 4: Joe Molinar (incumbent) vs. Cynthia Trejo
- District 5: Amanda Cunningham vs. Ivan Niño
- District 7: Chris Hernandez vs. Lily Limón
For more detailed information, visit the El Paso County Elections Department website: https://epcountyvotes.com/voter-information/current-election
Make sure your voice is heard. Vote and be part of El Paso's future!
