El Paso Election Day 2024: What’s on the ballot for voters

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Voters throughout El Paso County are heading to the polls today to cast ballots in key local races. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with 116 polling stations available throughout the county. Here’s a quick guide to the key races and proposals on the ballot:

Mayoral race:

Eight candidates are vying to become El Paso’s next mayor, including three incumbents:

• Renard W. Johnson, businessman
• Cassandra Hernandez, city spokeswoman
• Brian Kennedy, city spokesman and attorney
• Isabel Salcido, City Representative, Realtor and Business Owner
• Marco Antonio Contreras, restaurant owner
• Stephen B. Winters, Army Retired
• Elizabeth Cordova, magazine owner
• Ben Mendoza, mediator

ABC-7 spoke with the candidates with the most campaign activity, based on their numbers and campaign contributions. Click here for added depth and perspective.

District Attorney Race:

In the race for district attorney of the 34th Judicial District, incumbent Republican Bill Hicks faces James Montoya, a Democrat and deputy public defender.

Both candidates say they are prioritizing the Walmart shooting case, with Hicks supporting the jury’s verdict and Montoya pushing for the death penalty.

ABC-7 spoke with both candidates. Click here for additional depth and perspective on the key issues discussed.

UMC medical deposit:

Voters will decide on a $396.6 million bond to upgrade University Medical Center. If passed, the bond would fund new facilities, including a burn center, and increase bed and operating room capacity.

For homeowners with an average property value of $200,000, this will add approximately $70 to their annual property taxes.

District quality of life guarantee:

The county is proposing $323.8 million in bonds. Voters will vote on each proposal separately:

• Improvement of parks and recreation areas
• New medical examiner’s office
• Courthouse modernization
• County Coliseum renovation
• New animal shelter

If all proposals are approved, the bond would add about $60 a year to property taxes for the average $200,000 home.

When combined with UMC bonds, property taxes would increase by more than $130 per year for the average homeowner.

Click here to access our 2024 Voter Guide.