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Tag: voter turnout

Voting on the $1.2 billion city bond is broken up into six propositions that address a variety of improvements across San Antonio.
Posted inGov & Politics

Analysis: The 3% of Texans deciding who governs the other 97%

Avatar photo by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune February 25, 2022February 25, 2022

In Texas, even a “big” primary turnout is feeble, which means a small number of voters choose who will govern us.

(From left) Johnny Arredondo and Adriana Rocha Garcia
Posted inElections 2019, Gov & Politics

Candidates in District 4 Runoff Face Turnout Challenge in South San Antonio

Avatar photo by Jackie Wang May 23, 2019May 24, 2019
Mayor Ron Nirenberg (left) and opponent Councilman Greg Brockhouse will compete in a runoff election. (Photo by Edward A. Ornelas for the Rivard Report)
Posted inGov & Politics

‘Hot, Interesting, and Intense’: San Antonio Braces for Another Mayoral Runoff

Avatar photo by Iris Dimmick May 5, 2019
Signs line the entrance to Lion's Field on the third day of early voting on April 24, 2019.
Posted inElections 2019, Gov & Politics

San Antonio Has a Voter Turnout Problem, But There Is Hope

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Molly Cox and Kiran Kaur Bains May 3, 2019May 3, 2019
A sign indicates where to vote at Brook Hollow Library.
Posted inElections 2019, Gov & Politics

How Bad is SA’s Voter Turnout? Let’s Just Say, Thank God for Fort Worth

Avatar photo by Rick Casey April 30, 2019January 31, 2020
A sign pointing community members to a voting site.
Posted inGov & Politics

Early Voting for Runoffs Begin as Candidates Fight to Draw Voters

Avatar photo by Edmond Ortiz May 13, 2018September 25, 2018
A voting registration booth at the Texas A&M-San Antonio mayoral forum. Photo by Scott Ball.
Posted inGov & Politics

Commentary: After Historic Voter Turnout, Election Challenges Remain

Avatar photo by Maria Luisa Cesar March 10, 2016October 7, 2016
Councilman (D8) Ron Nirenberg gets patted on the shoulder by Kara Gomez. Photo by Scott Ball.
Posted inGov & Politics

Councilmember Nirenberg Calls for Election Date Change

Avatar photo by Iris Dimmick October 5, 2015October 7, 2016
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