PALMVIEW, Texas- The run-off election to determine the winner for Palmview Council Member Place 1 is now underway. Registered voters of Palmview are deciding between incumbent Javier Ramirez and Esequiel “Zeke” Ortiz, Jr.
Early voting runs through June 11 and Election Day is June 15.
There were three candidates for Council Member Place No. 1 during the May 4 Municipal General Election. Javier Ramirez, Esequiel “Zeke” Ortiz, Jr., and Maria Cristina Alanis.
Council Member Place No. 1
Javier Ramirez (I) 538
Esequiel “Zeke” Ortiz, Jr. 431
Maria Cristina Alanis 235
None of the three candidates received the required 50 +1 % vote, hence the run-off election to decide a winner.
Early voting is happening at the Palmview Parks & Recreation Gym at 406 W. Veterans Blvd. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
View the sample ballot here: https://www.hidalgocounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/67502/SAMPLE-BALLOT?bidId=
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