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Maldonado and Cruz Secure Democratic Judicial Nominations in El Paso Runoff

El Paso Matters•Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:35 AM•Claudia Lorena Silva and Robert Moore

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In the recent runoff election, Frances Maldonado and Bernardo Cruz emerged victorious for Democratic nominations to judicial positions in El Paso. Maldonado won 57% of the early votes against Christina Montes for the County Court at Law No. 2, while Cruz secured 55% against Enrique Holguin for the 168th District Court. With no Republican challenger, Maldonado will assume her role on January 1, 2027, succeeding Julie Gonzalez. Cruz will face Republican Wayne Pritchard in the November general election. Both candidates have significant campaign financing, with Maldonado raising over $11,800 and Cruz more than $58,000, highlighting their strong support within the community.

Key Details: • Frances Maldonado will take office on January 1, 2027. • Bernardo Cruz will compete against Wayne Pritchard in the November election. • County Court judges handle misdemeanor cases, while District Court judges deal with felony cases. • Maldonado raised over $11,800; Cruz raised more than $58,000 for their campaigns.

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