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Four El Paso City Council races are on the November ballot. Here’s who’s running
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Elida S. Perez , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 17, 2026
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Key points They will also have to navigate the aftermath of recent contentious actions at City Hall. Four El Paso City Council seats are up for election in November.
Four El Paso City Council seats are up for election in November. The races will be held in the Downtown, Westside, and Eastside districts.
The winners of these elections will have significant financial decisions to make, including addressing rising city costs and expanding the commercial tax base. They will also have to navigate the aftermath of recent contentious actions at City Hall.
Further details about the candidates and the issues at play are available from El Paso Matters, including information about the challenges facing the City Council in the coming years.
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Category: government Published: August 17, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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