Almost two weeks have passed since the election, but Jones had been holding out hope and waiting to see all outstanding ballots counted. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones conceded Monday in her challenge to U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, ensuring a third term for Hurd in his perennial battleground district.…
Gina Ortiz Jones Files Motion Requiring Bexar County Provide Provisional Voter List
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. Democratic congressional candidate Gina Ortiz Jones filed a court motion on Tuesday, November 13 to force Bexar County’s election administrator to release a list of provisional voters. During an afternoon press conference, Jones said a district judge has ordered Bexar to release the full list, but county officials…
Mayor Nirenberg Says He’s ‘Grateful’ for Proposition A’s Defeat
In a statement issued on November 7, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says he is “proud and grateful” for the defeat of Proposition A, which was rejected by 54 percent of voters. If Proposition A had passed, it would have lengthened the amount of time needed to collect signatures for referenda, and reduce the number…
Trailing GOP U.S. Rep. Will Hurd by 689 votes, Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign Says Texas Race “Is Not Over”
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, is looking to hold on to the 23rd District. His opponent is Gina Ortiz Jones, a former Air Force intelligence officer who is openly LGBTQ. Updated: November 7, 2018, 1:00 p.m. By Teo Armus, The Texas Tribune The Texas congressional race between incumbent Republican Will Hurd and Democratic challenger Gina…
LGBT Community Cheers Rosie Gonzalez’s Victorious Campaign for Judge
In an election season that offered a mixed bag of results, at least one San Antonio LGBT candidate is celebrating a victory and thanking the community for its help. Attorney Rosie Gonzalez scored a solid victory in the race for Judge of County Court at Law No. 13 garnering 57 percent of the vote against…
Record Number of LGBTQ Texans on November 6 Ballot
No matter what the outcome, the November 6 election will be notable for the record number of LGBTQ Texans on the ballot this year. An estimated 33 Texas candidates are running for national, state and local seats. Depending on what part of town they live in, voters in San Antonio will see up to four…
Anti-LGBT Pastor Says San Antonio’s NDO Can Be Repealed If Proposition A Passes
A San Antonio pastor, who for years has fought against LGBT equality, is encouraging his followers to vote “for” Propositon A, saying that if it passes the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance can be repealed. Pastor Gerald A. Ripley, a Christian extremist and the main organizer of the Pastor’s PAC, has been circulating a letter to San…
‘Drag Me to the Polls’ Event to Mix Rally and Show with Early Voting
LGBT voters can mix their Sunday Funday activities with a trip to the polls to cast their early vote ahead of the November 6 election at the Drag Me to the Polls event slated for October 28 at Luther’s Cafe. The event will include a drag show, rally and a group walk to the polling…
Your Ballot is Your Voice: Early Voting Begins on October 22
Early voting for the November General Election begins on Monday, October 22 and ends Friday, November 2. Voters can cast ballots at the Bexar County Elections Department and at numerous other locations around the city. This year’s election presents a challenge to Bexar County voters who must decide scores of races including governor, U.S. Senator,…
Two San Antonio Congressmen Score 100 on HRC’s Congressional Scorecard
With the November election just around the corner, the Human Rights Campaign has released it’s Congressional Scorecard for the 115th Congress that measures support for LGBTQ equality in Congress. Locally, two San Antonio Congressmen scored 100 on the survey. Congressman Joaquín Castro of District 20 and Congressman Lloyd Doggett of District 35 scored 100 on…