South Padre Island Elections Update
Sarah Victoria L.
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What happened:?The City of South Padre Island’s City Secretary Nikki Soto confirmed former Councilwoman Lydia Caballero submitted her resignation on Friday, August 19.
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Why it matters:?Despite the City’s Charter, according to Soto, the State determined the short timeframe and did not allow the City to change this filing date.
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According to the?Secretary of State,?if a resignation occurs before the 78th day before Election Day (August 22), the?special election to fill a vacancy?is to be held on the date of the November General Election.
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What now:?Ms. Reese Langston and Mr. Hector Ramos have filed to run for Place 4.
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