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• Cameron County election officials canvassing votes Play Video

  March 4, 2020 5:36 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Election officials in Cameron County say the primary went well, but more work needs to be done. Votes still need to be canvassed. Officials are processing all oversea ballots from military service members and other mail-ins. The elections administrator, Remi Garza, says he’s seeing a voting... more »

• Challengers in Cameron County sheriff race hope to replace 19-year incumbent Play Video

  March 3, 2020 6:42 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Two challengers in the Cameron County sheriff’s race are going up against the longtime incumbent. Sheriff Omar Lucio, who’s served for 19 years in the position, faces off against challengers Eric Garza and Michael Galvan for the job. CHANNEL 5 NEWS sat down with the three... more »

• Candidates in Cameron County sheriff’s race call for change Play Video

  February 18, 2020 9:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In the Cameron County sheriff’s race, three candidates will face off for the county’s top law enforcement job. For more than a decade, Omar Lucio has served as Cameron County sheriff. A run he hopes to continue. However, the sheriff’s opponents, Eric Garza and Michael Galvan,... more »

• Pre-Trial Hearings Rescheduled in Edinburg Voter Fraud Case Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:46 PM

  EDINBURG - Nine people accused of voter fraud had their pre-trial hearings reset. Veronica Saenz, Crystal Ponce, Belinda Rodriguez, Brenda Rodriguez, Guadalupe Garza, Jose Martinez, Areceli Gutierrez, Daniel Castillo and Ludivina Leal are now scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on March 20. They are among more than a... more »

• Official: Correct Voter Registration Information Ahead of Primary Election Play Video

  January 13, 2020 10:33 PM

  EDINBURG – If you want to participate in the March primaries, you now have about three weeks to make sure you’re voter registration is up-to-date. Yvonne Ramon, the Hidalgo County elections administrator, says it’s important for citizens across the Rio Grande Valley to have an updated voter registration card.... more »

• La Joya Runoff Election Results in 3 New City Officials Play Video

  December 10, 2019 10:48 PM

  LA JOYA – Voters in La Joya made their voices heard Tuesday night in three runoff races. The city now has a new mayor and two new commissioners. Laura Mendiola Macias, Roger Hernandez and Isidro Casanova ran a joint campaign. The winners spoke to CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more »

• Suspect in Illegal Voting Scheme Investigation Pleads Not Guilty Play Video

  November 7, 2019 12:05 PM

  EDINBURG - Another person allegedly involved in a massive voter fraud investigation pleads not guilty. Guadalupe Sanchez Garza is charged with illegal voting. She entered a not guilty plea on Thursday. She will be back in court for her pretrial hearing in January with the other 15... more »

• Top La Joya Mayoral Candidates Heading into Runoff Election Play Video

  November 6, 2019 7:06 PM

  LA JOYA – On Tuesday night, La Joya residents went to the polls to cast their votes for commissioners and a mayor. Mayor Fito Salinas is hoping to be re-elected and the other candidate, Former Police Chief Isidro Casanova, who unofficial numbers show received around 200 more votes than... more »

• Ruling Issued on Policy Regulating Use of Starr Co. Facilities Play Video

  October 14, 2019 9:56 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Starr County rules are set to change by this year’s November elections. A federal court issued a ruling on a policy which regulated the use of county facilities. The policy addressed who can use the property and in which ways. Some residents challenged the... more »

• Man Charged in Edinburg Voter Fraud Case Pleads Not Guilty

  September 24, 2019 10:10 AM

  EDINBURG – A man accused of voter fraud in the 2017 municipal election pleaded not guilty. Francisco Tamez, Jr. was formally arraigned on two county of illegal voting Monday. Investigators say Tamez switched his address to show he lived in an Edinburg apartment complex that belongs to Mayor... more »

• Hearing for Contested McAllen ISD School Board Election Set for Today Play Video

  September 11, 2019 9:23 AM

  MCALLEN- A hearing for a contested McAllen Independent School District school board election is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. Tony Forina defeated Gina Karam Millin in the Trustee Place 4 race in May by 12 votes. Millin filed a petition in June claiming the school district promoted Fornia during... more »

• 21st Arrest Made in Connection to Edinburg Voter Fraud Investigation

  September 3, 2019 5:25 PM

  EDINBURG – Another arrest has been made in the Edinburg voter fraud investigation. Authorities charged Alyssa Cano with illegal voting. She was formally indicted by a grand jury. A total of 21 people have been arrested in what the state is calling an illegal voting scheme tied... more »

• Early Voting Ends in Upcoming Weslaco Special Election   Play Video

  July 13, 2019 6:49 PM

  WESLACO - Early voting totals show 503 people have voted in an upcoming election, according to the Hidalgo County Election Department. Election Day is Tuesday, July 16th. The seat for Weslaco Commissioner District Four was left vacant in May, four candidates are on the ballot. ... more »

• Patrick McNulty Declared Unofficial Winner of South Padre Island Mayoral Runoff Race

  June 29, 2019 8:04 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND- Patrick McNulty beat out Darla Jones in the mayoral runoff election on South Padre Island. McNulty had 488 votes, to Jones' 388. According to the city, 634 people cast early votes. 242 showed up to the polls on election day Saturday. These results are... more »

• Recall Forms for Edinburg Mayor, City Council Seats Now Available Play Video

  May 20, 2019 5:26 PM

  EDINBURG – The Edinburg recall process can now move forward. The city attorney told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the forms required in a recall are available. City council voted to approve them last week. Those who filed a recall petition have less than 30 days to collect thousands... more »

• Results of McAllen ISD Board Race Expected Later This Week Play Video

  May 13, 2019 9:25 PM

  MCALLEN- A recount is underway for the McAllen ISD place 4 race. Gina Millin requested the recount after losing to incumbent Tony Forina by 11 votes. more »

• Former Mission Mayor Fighting to Review Last Year’s Race Play Video

  May 10, 2019 8:52 PM

  MISSION – The former mayor of Mission has filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court to review last year’s race. Beto Salinas lost to the current mayor, Armando O’Cana, by 157 votes. Salinas alleges 709 votes were cast illegally – he is now seeking the court reverses... more »

• Recall Attempt for Edinburg Mayor Hits a Snag Play Video

  May 6, 2019 5:53 PM

  EDINBURG – The clock is ticking for signatures to be gathered on a recall of Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina. The process cannot start because the city has yet to provide the signature forms. The problem is, Robert Solis, who initiated this process, has until May 31 to collect... more »

• Edinburg Rejects $220M School Bond, 3 Brownsville Races Head to Runoff Play Video

  May 4, 2019 10:57 PM

  WESLACO – Results for Rio Grande Valley city and school elections are in. The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District’s $220 million bond proposal was overwhelmingly rejected by voters. According to Hidalgo County Elections Department, more than 72% of voters said “no” to the bond compared to more than... more »

• Mcallen City, School Elections; South Padre Island Mayoral Race Results Play Video

  May 4, 2019 10:50 PM

  UPDATE (5/7): A runoff is still in the picture for McAllen City Commission District 5. The city of McAllen updated the results Tuesday - it shows 570 votes for John Ingram, 463 for Seby Haddad and 110 for Mark Murray. According to the latest numbers, no candidate received... more »

• 2 District Commissioner Seats Up for Grabs in McAllen Play Video

  May 1, 2019 11:28 PM

  MCALLEN – The race is on in McAllen as five people are seeking two district commissioner seats. An attorney aiming for more clean-up projects is running against a former city employee who believes a supermarket and pharmacy are needed. Tania Ramirez and Joe Califa are both hopeful for... more »

• 3 Candidates Seek District 2 Commissioner Seat Play Video

  April 30, 2019 7:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Early voting for local city and school elections has ended as of 7 p.m. Tuesday. Three people are on the ballot for the District 2 Commissioner, the seat currently held by Jessica Tetreau. District 2 is located on the north side of Brownsville, an area that... more »

• Texas Out 450K Due to Botched Voter Roll Purge Play Video

  April 26, 2019 11:35 PM

  WESLACO – The state of Texas is out $450,000 after a botched voter roll purge. The Secretary of State’s Office settled a federal lawsuit with civil rights groups after the state announced it identified nearly 100,000 registered voters who were non-citizens. The data used by the state was... more »

• Early Voting Runs through Tuesday Play Video

  April 26, 2019 8:31 PM

  WESLACO – Early voting is underway for local city and school elections. We’re following several mayoral races and school bond elections. Early voting will run until Tuesday; Election Day is May 4. More than 8,000 people have already voted in Hidalgo County and 6,000 in Cameron County... more »

• Edinburg Mayor, Wife Charged in Connection to Election Fraud Case, Bond Posted Play Video

  April 25, 2019 10:00 AM

  EDINBURG – Richard Molina, mayor of Edinburg, and his wife Dalia Molina turned themselves into investigators at a Department of Public Safety Office Thursday morning. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez confirms to CHANNEL 5 NEWS the Attorney General's Office obtained arrest warrants for Molina for one count of engaging in... more »

• Local Voter Back on Rolls After Registration Mistakenly Canceled Play Video

  March 18, 2019 3:53 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Willacy County voter is back on the rolls after their registration was canceled in February. A spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State's office, Sam Taylor, says the county had sent out a "notice of examination" to the Willacy resident. The notice stated the voter... more »

• Alton Will Not Hold Mayoral Election this May Play Video

  March 4, 2019 6:01 PM

  ALTON – The city of Alton will not have a mayoral election after no one filed to run. As of now, Salvador Vela will continue as mayor. Alton’s spokesman says with no election, the city saved nearly $12,000 in expenses. more »

• Date Set for Election of SPI Mayor Play Video

  February 21, 2019 5:00 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The date for a special election for mayor of South Padre Island is set. The election will be held on May 4; the same day as city and school elections across the Rio Grande Valley. The deadline for residents who wish to file their... more »

• Palmview Mayor to Return to Office After Election Questioned Play Video

  January 14, 2019 9:48 PM

  PALMVIEW – The newly elected Palmview mayor resumes his office duties after his election was questioned. A judge has ruled that Mayor Ricardo Villareal was properly elected. The state initially voided his election because Villareal’s name was in a section of the ballot which only listed unopposed elected... more »

• Judge Signs Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Palmview Special Election Play Video

  December 18, 2018 2:17 PM

  PALMVIEW – The special election for the mayoral race in Palmview is on hold after a judge signed-off a temporary restraining order. The state voided out the recent Palmview mayoral election after the state secretary’s office rated November’s election as incorrect. KRGV’s Michael Scott explains Ricardo Villarreal was... more »

• Mission Election Currently Under Review Play Video

  July 24, 2018 9:24 PM

  MISSION – A Rio Grande Valley election is under the state’s review. Eric Sanchez, a candidate for the Agua Sud Director position for Mission, sent a complaint to the Secretary of State’s office after it was decided by only three votes. Sanchez said he saw several people voted from the... more »

• Former FBI Agent Says Mexico’s Election Results Could Cause Disruption in Cartel Activity Play Video

  July 2, 2018 8:36 PM

  WESLACO – A new warning comes from a former FBI agent as a major political shift unfolds in Mexico. Sunday’s election results revealed a new president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, will be in office in six months. This shift in political power could cause a disruption of cartel activity. KRGV’s... more »

• Unofficial Final Election Results for RGV Run-offs Play Video

  May 22, 2018 10:00 PM

  WESLACO – The results are in for several Rio Grande Valley run-off races. CHANNEL 5’s Carolina Cruz, Angelo Vargas, Valerie Gonzalez, and Christian Von Preysing report from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties. Click on our ' Vote 2018 ' tab on our website for more information on the elections.... more »

• DPS Offices to Open Saturday for Voter Certification Event Play Video

  November 3, 2017 3:53 PM

  EDINBURG – No driver’s license? No problem! On Saturday certain driver’s license offices will be open throughout the Rio Grande Valley for those who have no form of voter identification. Hilda Ann Salinas from the Hidalgo County Elections Office said there are several forms of voter identification. "Texas ID card,... more »

• Voters Elect New Mayor in San Benito

  May 6, 2017 9:54 PM

  SAN BENITO – The San Benito voters are ready for a new mayor. Newcomer Ben Gomez has unofficially beaten Mayor Celeste Sanchez by nearly 200 votes. This election is Gomez’s first run at public office. The early voting results were released at about 7:30 Saturday night. Those showed Gomez ahead... more »

• May 2017 Early Voting Locations

  April 20, 2017 12:33 PM

  Click on the county below for polling locations and dates: Cameron County - Hidalgo County Starr County - Willacy County Election Day: Saturday, May 6 Click here for a list of races (Mobile Users: Click here ) Cameron County Brownsville Mon. (4/24) - Fri. (4/28) 9... more »

• Last Day to Register to Vote is Thursday Play Video

  April 6, 2017 1:01 PM

  WESLACO – Thursday is the last day to register to vote for next month’s election. People can head to their county elections office by the end of the work day to get their application in. If people can’t make it they can still mail in the voter registration. It must... more »