Local Election News

#VoteEctor: State senate candidates speak at luncheon in Midland

BY LYXAN TOLEDANES

MIDLAND With less than a week left until early voting begins, Senate District 31 opponents spoke to their constituents Wednesday afternoon at the Midland County Republican Women’s Luncheon in the Petroleum Club of Midland. Incumbent Sen....... Full story

State Sen. Kel Seliger, left, answers a question from commentators Wednesday evening at the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification as opponent Randy Rives awaits his turn during the #VoteEctor Candidate Forum.

#VoteEctor: County tax assessor-collector candidates spar

Seliger, Rives discuss state water issue

ODESSA AMERICAN

Even when competitive, not all elections share the same tone as four races proved Wednesday night at the #VoteEctor Candidate Forum conducted at UTPB’s Center for Energy and Economic Diversity building, with some congenial, some...... Full story

Ector County Sheriff Mark Donaldson responds to a question about addressing recent escapes from the jail as opponent Joe Commander looks on during a #VoteEctor Candidate Forum Wednesday evening at the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification. The forum was sponsored by CBS7, the Odessa American and the Odessa Board of Realtors.

#VoteEctor: Sheriff candidates spar on leadership, experience

BY JON VANDERLAAN

In the Ector County Sheriff race, the two candidates have taken an attack-defense approach: challenger Joe Commander is on the attack while Sheriff Mark Donaldson defends his time in office. During a candidate forum Wednesday night, the...... Full story

Rives to run for Texas State Senate

ODESSA AMERICAN

Former Ector County Independent School District board member Randy Rives has announced his bid for the Texas State Senate.Rives announced his intentions to run Tuesday at the Amarillo Public Library. He will seek the Republican nomination for...... Full story