Bexar County Democratic Party Chair Announces Resignation

BEXAR COUNTY, TX — Monica Ramirez Alcantara, chairwoman of the Bexar County Democratic Party, announced her resignation days after Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. in a comfortable victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Alcantara has served as chairman in the last four elections, according to memo published on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

“It has been an honor to serve as Chairman of the Bexar County Democratic Party,” the email said.

The email addressed issues of interest during Alcantara’s administration, including the implementation of a strategy aimed at keeping Bexar County as a Democratic stronghold.

Alcantara said her reason for resigning was solely “a desire to serve the voters of Bexar County in a different way.”

She goes on to call on the county executive committee to elect Terri Flores Lopez to the open chair seat.

Alcantara’s resignation is effective upon the election of her successor, the email said.

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa also announced his resignation on Friday. Hinojosa has served as party chairman since 2012.

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