byEl Paso Matters Staff
Key dates
April 29
Last day to register to vote
May 20
First day of early voting
Early voting locations
May 24
Last day of early voting
May 28
Primary Runoff Election Day
Election Day Vote Centers
Jump to a section
- Key Dates
- What’s on the ballot?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Sample Ballot
- How to Vote
- Election News
- Election Results (March 2024 Primary)
What’s on the ballot?
On Tuesday, May 28, El Paso voters will cast the final ballots in the 2024 primary runoff election, deciding the Democratic nominees for district attorney, county sheriff, District 77 state representative, and constable for Precinct 1, as well as the Republican nominee for District 23 U.S. representative
A runoff was necessary in March primary races where no candidate earned more than 50% of the vote, leaving the two candidates with the highest number of votes to face off again.
The winner of each runoff race will head into the November general election to face the challenger in the opposing party where there is one. If there’s no challenger in November, the winner of the primary runoff will be considered to have won the seat.
The last day to register to vote in the May 28 primary runoff is Monday, April 29.Voters can cast their ballot at any voting location during the early voting period from May 20 to May 24. Hours vary per location; check sites and times here. On Election Day May 28, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Candidate Questionnaires
Produced by El Paso Matters, a nonprofit online news organization, this guide allows voters to compare candidates according to their positions on key issues in each race. Candidates in local contested races were invited to respond to our questionnaires ahead of the March primary, and candidates who didn’t respond are noted.
El Paso races on the ballot
District AttorneyJames Montoya
Alma Trejo
SheriffOscar Ugarte
Robert “Bobby” Flores
District 77 State RepresentativeVincent “Vince” Perez
Norma Chavez
Constable Precinct 1Frank Almada
Andrea “Andi” Baca
District 23 U.S. Representative (did not respond)
Tony Gonzalez
Brandon Herrera
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if I’m registered to vote?
Check your registration status with the El Paso County Elections Department or the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
Can I vote in the runoff if I didn’t vote in the March 5 primary?
Yes. If you did not vote in the general primary election, you are still eligible to vote in the primary runoff of either party.
If I voted in the March primary, do I have to vote in the same party in the runoff?
Yes. You can only vote in the same party’s runoff.
Which elected offices will be on my ballot?
If you are a registered voter, you can view your personalized sample ballot based on your address. You can view all races on the Democratic sample ballot here; and the Republican sample ballot here.
Can I vote by mail?
You can vote by mail in Texas if you are age 65 or older on Election Day; are sick or have a disability; are expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or are in jail but still eligible to vote.
You can also vote by mail if you will be out of El Paso County on Election Day and during the early voting period.
When is my mail-in ballot due?
The elections department must receive your mail-in ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day (May 28) if the carrier envelope is not postmarked. If the envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day, the elections department will accept it through 5 p.m. on May 29.
After you send in your mail ballot, you can track it here.
Where and when can I vote in person?
You can vote at any of the county’s polling sites during the early voting period; though hours vary by site. You can also vote at any polling site from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
What do I need to vote in person?
You’ll need one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID, which include a Texas driver’s license, U.S. passport book or card, or Texas personal ID card.
Election News
Montoya, Trejo in runoff for Democratic DA nomination
Because no candidate is receiving at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary, the top two finishers will meet in a May 28 runoff.
Oscar Ugarte takes strong lead in Democratic sheriff race, headed to runoff with Robert ‘Bobby’ Flores
The winner of the May 28 Democratic runoff will face Minerva Torres Shelton, who’s running unopposed in the Republican primary, in November.
Perez, Chávez headed to runoff in District 77 state rep race
Former El Paso county commissioner Vince Perez and former state representative Norma Chávez are likely headed to a runoff
Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. We ask that you follow some simple guidelines: https://elpasomatters.org/republishing-guidelines/
