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As early voting begins, Midlanders decide who will lead the city for the next three years
Four seats on the Midland City Council are up for grabs this election season. One race is unopposed, in another an incumbent is facing a young challenger and five candidates are jostling for the council’s two at-large seats.
Midland’s New Mayor And City Councilmembers Officially Are Sworn Into Their New Positions
By Mitch Borden In Midland, a changing of the guard: Three new city leaders assumed their new roles Monday during a swearing-in ceremony. Marfa Public Radio Mitch Borden reports, Midland now has a new Mayor and two new city councilmembers.
John Love III Drops Out Of The 2020 Texas U.S. Senate Race
By Mitch Borden After announcing that he would run for the Democratic nomination to unseat Texas’s long-time Republican senator John Cornyn, Midland city councilman John Love the third has ended his campaign.
Eight Candidates Race To Get On Midland’s City Council, But Only Two Can Win
The District 3 and 4 seats on Midland’s city council are wide open this election season after both of the incumbent councilmembers announced they would not seek another term. This has sparked two competitive races to see who will win … Continue reading
Midland’s John B Love III Throws His Hat In The Ring For Texas’ 2020 U.S. Senate Race
Midland’s three-term city councilman John B. Love III announced Wednesday that he’s running to challenge Republican Senator John Cornyn. The councilman believes his West Texas values and message of bipartisanship will win over Texas voters.
Midland And Odessa Help Keep Public Buses On The Road During Government Shutdown
By Mitch Borden Yesterday, the U.S. Senate rejected two bills that would’ve reopened the federal government. And as the partial shutdown continues with no end in sight, cities in the Permian Basin are pitching in money to keep government-funded public … Continue reading
Midterms in West Texas: Midland City Council At-Large Candidates
Early voting for the 2018 midterm elections is well underway in West Texas. Between school board, city, county, statewide and national seats, voters in Midland have quite a few decisions to make on the ballot this go round. Marfa Public … Continue reading