Texas Public Radio's "The Source" is hosting a series of forums with candidates leading up the 2018 midterm elections. In Texas, more than 30 races are in runoffs for a party's official nomination. Early voting for the May 22 primary runoff elections begins May 14.
Two Democratic candidates for Precinct 2 on the Bexar County Commissioners Court are headed for a runoff election on May 22.
Incumbent Paul Elizondo, who has been representing Precinct 2 for thirty years, faces challenger Queta Rodriguez in his tenth and final bid for office.
Rodriguez captured 30 percent of the vote in March, edging out fellow Democrat Mario Bravo by almost 1,000 votes. Elizondo finished with about 45 percent of the vote.
Elizondo, a former educator and state representative, began his career in politics during the late 1970s. Rodriguez, a San Antonio native, retired as a Captain from the Marine Corps after 20 years of service. She comes from a family of public servants and sits on various local advisory boards.
The winner of the runoff election will campaign against Republican Theresa Connolly in November.
How do the Democratic candidates plan to address citizens’ concerns? What issues should take priority for the leadership in Bexar County?
Click here to view the pre-primary public forum for the Democratic candidates in this race.
Guests:
- Paul Elizondo (D), incumbent and candidate for Bexar County Commissioners Court Precinct 2
- Queta Rodriguez (D), candidate for Bexar County Commissioners Court Precinct 2
"The Source" is a live call-in program airing Mondays through Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. During the live show, call 210-614-8980, email thesource@tpr.org or tweet at @TPRSource. Leave a voicemail with your questions and comments in advance by calling 210-615-8982.
