How did Midlanders vote on July 14, 2020?

On July 14, 2020, there was a joint primary runoff election in Midland, Texas.

What is a Primary Election?

A Primary Election is a nominating election. Winning the party’s nomination is the first step in the election process. A General Election is the election in which all voters make the final choice from among the party nominees and the independent candidates for a specific office.

The Texas Primary Election was held March 3, 2020. A primary runoff election is held when a candidate does not receive a majority of votes in the primary. There were two races on the Democratic ballot and one race on the Republican ballot on July 14th.

What were the results of the Primary Runoff Election in Midland?

Republican Party Ballot: 142nd Judicial District Judge: David G. Rogers

Democratic Party Ballot: U S Senator: Mary “MJ” Hegar

Railroad Commissioner: Chrysta Castaneda

These winners are now candidates in the General Election that will be held November 3, 2020.

Midland Memorial Hospital District called a special Sales and Use Election on July 14th to levy a tax on the sale of all taxable items - not to exceed one quarter of one percent (0.25%) of the sales price of the taxable item sold.

What was the result of the Sales and Use Election?

For - 7,150

Against - 3,035