Low Voter Turnout Marks El Paso's Early Voting for Runoff Elections

As early voting for the Democratic and Republican primary runoffs concludes on Friday, turnout in El Paso remains disappointing, with only 2.7% of registered voters participating. Polls will close between 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, and Election Day is set for May 26, when voters can cast their ballots at any voting center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The runoffs are crucial for determining candidates for key positions, including a U.S. Senate seat and various local offices. Notably, the Republican primary features a contest between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has received an endorsement from President Trump. Historically, runoff elections see lower participation rates, particularly when fewer high-profile races are on the ballot.

Key Details: • Early voting ends Friday, polls close between 5 and 7 p.m. • Election Day is Tuesday, May 26, with voting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Only voters who participated in the March primary can vote in their party's runoff. • Democrats are more likely to vote by mail, with 35% of their ballots cast that way compared to 12% for Republicans.