Special Election: Republican Pete Flores, Democrat Pete Gallego set for runoff for Uresti seat

[TexasTowelie]

By Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune


Republican Pete Flores and Democrat Pete Gallego are headed to a runoff in the special election to replace convicted former state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio.

With all precincts reporting Tuesday night, Flores led Gallego by 5 percentage points, 34 percent to 29 percent, according to unofficial returns. At 24 percent, state Rep. Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio came in third in the eight-way race, and he conceded in a statement. The five other candidates were in single digits, including Uresti's brother, outgoing state Rep. Tomas Uresti of San Antonio.

The first-place finish by Flores, who unsuccessfully challenged Carlos Uresti in 2016, is a boon to Republicans in the Democratic-leaning district. In the home stretch of the race, Flores benefited from a raft of endorsements from Texas' top elected officials including Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz.

Their heft will continue to be tested in a district considered friendly to Democrats, if not solidly in their column. After taking congratulatory calls from Abbott and Patrick, Flores issued a statement insisting a second-round victory was within reach.

Read more: https://www.texastribune.org/2018/07/31/sd-19-special-election-results/

I think that the Democrats will consolidate their support behind Gallego for the runoff election. Flores won't be attracting many voters who supported the candidates that didn't advance to the runoff.

[LeftInTX]

1. I hope your commentary is accurate

Remember voter turnout for special elections is very low...that is how Flores came out ahead....it is going to be even worse during the runoff. I read the election code.

The earliest the runoff can be held is mid-October.....(70 days after certification) at the latest, it could be October 31st. (14+77 = 91 days)


Maximum allowed time for certification is 15 days. Election must be held 70-77 days after certification.

This runoff is going to be held during November early voting or just before.

Abbott is rigging this for Republicans.


Maybe Gothmog will chime in.

[LeftInTX]

2. Just read in the Express News

That Abbott could use some type of executive order to schedule the runoff earlier. (Late August - late Sept)

[LeftInTX]

3. Pete's campaign slogan was, "Trust Pete"

He's gonna have to change that!

Maybe "Go go Gallego!" (Something with Go in it)

[TexasTowelie]

4. How Mr. Gadget of you.