SAN ANTONIO – Today is the first day to vote early in the primary runoff races. And in just a few hours, the polls will be opening.
For the next week, you have the chance to cast your ballot and weigh in on key races before the May 26 runoff election.
Since this is still a primary election, you must declare Republican or Democrat to receive your ballot.
There are several key races on the ballot, with perhaps the biggest battle on the Republican ticket.
From today through May 22, voters can cast ballots at 50 polling places during early voting.
The marquee matchup on the Republican ballot is the nomination for U.S. Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Whoever wins will face Democratic nominee James Talarico.
In Texas’ 35th Congressional District, both parties have runoff contests to settle.
Carlos De La Cruz and John Lujan are facing off on the Republican side, while Maureen Galindo and Johnny Garcia are competing on the Democratic side.
In Bexar County, the Democratic race for district attorney is down to two candidates: Former appellate judge Luz Elena Chapa and Jane Davis, chief of the juvenile section of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
The winner of that race will face Republican Ashley Foster in November to succeed outgoing District Attorney Joe Gonzales, who is not seeking reelection.
Voters, depending on their party and address, will also be deciding races for lieutenant governor, attorney general, state representative, state senator, county clerk and district clerk.
Polls are open for early voting all week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 22.
There are 50 locations throughout Bexar County, and voters can go to any of them to cast a ballot. You must bring a valid photo ID.
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