A.D. Ibarra

-Eagle Pass

Mary Velasquez, City Secretary, has informed The News Gram of the fact that early voting has begun at the Multi-Purpose Center and hours of operation will be 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

She added that this is a very important election as it is for the position of Mayor of the City of Eagle Pass.

Velasquez stated that you will need some form of ID or your voter's registration card in order to cast your vote.

A state or federal issued ID card with your name and address will also suffice.  These requisites are ways you can expedite your voting experience so that you can get on with your day.

Supporters of both incumbent Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu and Saul Fernandez have been on hand at the polls to attempt to gain the last minute support from voters as they arrive to do their civic duty.

Chairman of the Democratic Party in Eagle Pass, Victor Perry encourages all citizens to come out and make your voices heard as the state and federal government have been watching all of our elections very closely. 

Maverick County has been demonstrating concern as we have seen increasing numbers in voter turnout in both regular elections as well as in recent runoffs which only increases our chances to receive resources and funds from both Austin and Washington.

Most recently, voters have turned out to elect appropriately Democratic representation both in the State Legislature as well as in the US Congress.  Perry says we must awaken the sleeping giant and continue to encourage all of our Hispanic population to vote across the state and the country in order to continue making a difference in major national politics.