Midlanders are facing a packed ballot this November election. One competitive race they’ll have to decide on is who will represent the entire community on the city council.

It’s unclear who runs the network of social media accounts that has gotten millions of views amplifying trending claims about alleged voting fraud.

Election Day is today and polls across Texas will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Permian Basin voters are deciding on a number of competitive local races. Most candidates in the Big Bend region’s local races are running unopposed, although Marathon-area residents are deciding on multiple school board seats.

Joven is defending his tenure leading the city over the last four years while also touting his conservative values. Hendrick argues Odessa needs a leader more focused on providing basic services to residents.