Elections
Summary
El Paso’s political landscape is shifting as Republicans gear up to challenge the city's long-standing Democratic stronghold in the 2026 elections. This cycle could be a turning point for local leadership and the future direction of our county government.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Election cycles always bring a spike in local spending on campaigns and administrative costs, which can ripple through the local economy.
Voters get more options and a more competitive political environment, which usually forces candidates to pay closer attention to what the public actually wants.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (8)
ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Recall petition effort faces legal challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A petition effort is underway to remove a member of El Paso's city council. It follows in the aftermath of recent votes on city policy on data centers. Back in June, a marathon twelve-plus hour city council meeting resulted i...
Canutillo ISD draws trustee candidates as salmonella recalls expand to jalapeños
This week: Canutillo ISD draws trustee candidates, food recalls expand, El Paso weighs ending a WestStar contract and the county challenges federal election rules. The post Canutillo ISD draws trustee candidates as salmonella recalls expand to jalape...
El Paso Rep. Trejo recall petition signatures turned in to City Hall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A petition to recall El Paso City Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo has been turned in to City Hall Friday, according to Josh Dagda, who led the petition. Volunteers gathered signatures since June 17 and submitted more than ...
After scrutiny, El Paso City Council candidate removes clothing expenses from campaign finance report
Arturo Alluin is seeking the District 8 city representative seat now held by Chris Canales, who hasn’t announced whether he’s seeking reelection. The deadline to file for a place on the Nov. 3 ballot is Aug. 17. The post After scrutiny, El Paso City ...
Alluin responds to EP city council campaign spending on suits, restaurants he owns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Ethics and campaign finance law questions were raised following recent reports that El Paso City Council District 8 candidate Arturo Alluin had spend thousands of campaign dollars on clothing and businesses he owned, as shown...
Conduct concerns surface among El Paso County Courts at Law judicial candidates
Conduct concerns surface among El Paso County Courts at Law judicial candidates El Paso Matters
Who’s running? Republicans look to challenge El Paso Democratic stronghold in 2026 elections
Who’s running? Republicans look to challenge El Paso Democratic stronghold in 2026 elections El Paso Matters
Elections: Key state, local propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot in El Paso
Elections: Key state, local propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot in El Paso El Paso Matters
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