Beyond the Headlines: City of Laredo, Webb County Election Day preview
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Election season will end in the only way it can: Election Day. This Tuesday, November 5, voters across Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and the nation will cast their ballots, bringing dozens of races to a formal conclusion after months—even years—of campaigning.
What’s on the Ballot for Webb County Voters:
Webb County voters will select representatives for key positions, some contested and some uncontested. They include:
- State Judges
- District Judges
- Texas House Representatives
What’s on the Ballot for Laredo Voters:
City of Laredo Races
- District 4: This open seat, previously held by Alberto Torres, has six candidates: Tannya Benavides, Osbaldo “Valdi” Guzman Jr., Rick Garza, Manfredo Salinas, Ismael Lozano, and write-in candidate Priscilla “La Gordiloca” Villarreal.
- District 5: Incumbent Ruben Gutierrez faces challengers Jose Ovando and Jesse Perez.
- District 7: Vanessa Perez defends her seat against Michelle Molina, with additional competition from Felipe “Flipper” Ramirez.
- District 8: Incumbent Alyssa Cigarroa faces Horacio G. Palacios, Sergio Dorantes, and Luxsandra Guerra.
School Board Races
- UISD Board, District 1: Incumbent Gilbert Aguilar runs against Abey Lugo, Peter Palomo, J. Salvador Pinones Jr., and Ismael Rincon.
- District 2: Incumbent Ricardo Rodriguez is challenged by Rudy Gonzalez Jr. and Christy Jimenez Lara.
- District 4: UISD Board President Ramiro Veliz III faces Roger Benavides.
- District 7: Incumbent Frank Castillo is in a close race with Dianelle Martinez and Manolo Rangel.
For LISD Board, Place 4, the candidates are Alfredo Gustavo Perez, Scott Robert, and Cesar Vasquez.
Laredo College Board Races
- Position 4: Incumbent Jorge “JD” Delgado competes against Adriana Alexander.
- Position 5: Lizzy Newsome challenges incumbent Lupita Zepeda.
Key State and National Races
- Texas House, District 80: Democrat Cecilia Castellano takes on Republican Don McLaughlin Jr.
- U.S. Congress, District 28: Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D) faces Republican challenger Commander Jay Furman.
- U.S. Senate: Republican incumbent Ted Cruz seeks a third term against Democratic challenger Colin Allred.
- Presidential Race: Top contenders include Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris, along with other candidates.
Our panel takes a deep dive into each race, exploring the latest trends and offering some predictions on how things might shake out. Of course, voters have the final say on Tuesday, November 5, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Check out your complete sample ballot here, and visit the City of Laredo Elections Page for additional resources.
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