2018 Primary Election Preview: Travis Co. Races

All over the local map

Fri., Feb. 16, 2018

Out of 11 Democratic incumbents running for re-election in Travis County government, only two have drawn primary opponents: Precinct 4 (southeast) County Commissioner Margaret Gómez and Precinct 3 (southwest) Justice of the Peace Susan Steeg. Democrats will also elect a new party chair, following the announced resignation of Vincent Harding.

Commissioner Pct. 4: Leadership in a Left-Out Area

Can Susanna Woody dethrone Margaret Gómez?

JP Pct. 3: A Generational Challenge

Sylvia Holmes out for longtime JP3 Steeg
Dem Party Chair: Who Can Replace Harding?

Two formidable candidates for TCDP chair

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