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MATAGORDA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY WELCOMES YOU

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May 2nd Election

On the ballot in Matagorda County:

Bay City ISD school board races

Palacios ISD school board 

City of Bay City council races

City of Palacios council

Caney Creek MUD officers

 

Early Voting locations:

Bay City Service Center at 2105 Ave. M

Palacios Community Hub at 1001 5th Street

 

Early voting dates:

April 20, 8 AM - 5 PM

No voting on April 21st (San Jacinto Day holiday)

April 22-24 -- 8 AM - 5 PM

April 27 & 28 - 7 AM - 7 PM

 

General Election is May 2nd

Polls open 7 AM - 7 PM

Bay City Service Center, Palacios Community Hub, 

and at the Sargent Library at 20305 FM 457

 

 

City of Bay City council races:

Position 1 held by Ben Flores (he's not running for re-election)

Candidates -- Lyn Ryman McAlister, Stacy Rowh, Cory McCray

 

Position 2 held by Jim Folse

Candidates - Jim Folse and Marilyn Alvarado

 

 

Bay City ISD school board races:

Position 4 held by Priscilla Robinson -- she's running for reelection, unopposed

 

Position 5 held by Mark West -- he's running for reelection and is opposed by Martiesa Smith

 

 

City of Palacios council races (according to their website):

Mayor - currently held by Rick Cink, who's running for reelection

 

Position 1 - held by Raylyn Samora; running for the seat are Mark Warny & Michael Dotson

 

Position 2 - held by Troy Lewis, who's running unopposed

 

Position 6 - held by Donna "Harvey" Schulman, running for the seat are Linda Parker and Ina Sonnier

 

 

Palacios ISD school board races:

Position 2 -  held by Ron Laws, who's not seeking reelection; Luis Pina is running for that position

 

Position 4 - held by Brian Busby who's not running for reelection; Karen Botby is running for that seat

 

Position 5 - held by Becky Aguilar who's not seeking reelection; Marcos Aparicio is running for that seat

 

Position 6 - held by Haley Garcia who's running unopposed

Position 7 - held by Fabian Marroquin, running unopposed

Candidates for Caney Creek MUD:

Position 1

David Trevino
Teresa Savage-Tate

 

Position 3

Larry Beck

Carl Dore

Richard C. Garcia

Michael McCracken

Tom McCusker

 

Position 5

Tony Cantu

John Duchek

Maury Guzick

Rhonda Richter

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The Texas Democratic Party's State Convention is happening Thursday, June 25 – Saturday, June 27. 

Thousands of Democrats from every corner of the state coming together in one place. We organize, energize, and prepare for victory in November. 

What happens here shapes our communities and the future of the country.

To RSVP, find hotel accommodations, and for any additional information, visit TexasDemocraticConvention.com

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Who is the MCDP?

The Matagorda County Democratic Party is working toward a brighter future for Matagorda County and all of Texas. We advocate for expanding opportunities to all in our county, regardless of race, gender, or religion. When you decide to join us, you will find an open and welcoming community, and most importantly, a group of like-minded individuals who are just as passionate as you are. We believe in the power of each individual to make a difference!

Matagorda County Democratic Party

matagordacountydems@gmail.com

Mailing Address:

2017 Sandlewood 

Bay City, TX. 77414

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