A competitive sheriff’s race is shaping up in Bexar County. A U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs. And there are still a lot of people running for president.
When it comes to politics, there’s a lot to keep up with this year.
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Hi there. And welcome to the first edition of the Vote 2020 Newsletter. I’m Lexi Salazar, the producer of KSAT News at 9 and the author of this brand-new newsletter. Our goal is to cut through the noise and keep you updated through the election cycle. We just want to make this as easy and painless as possible.
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TOP HEADLINES
SA Politicians who accepted donations from business owners linked to San Angelo kickback scheme
Michelle Barrientes Vela raised $1,600 for sheriff campaign, loaned self $61,000
State Rep: Sacrifice tax for Pre-K 4 SA, not aquifer protection, to fund mass transit plan
STORY OF THE WEEK: Ng out-raises Salazar more than $70K
Two front-runners for Bexar sheriff emerge after fundraising numbers made public
Campaign finance records released show that incumbent Javier Salazar and challenger Willie Ng have raised the most money in the Bexar County Sheriff’s race. But Ng has out-raised Salazar by more than $70,000.
Salazar, who is running in the Democratic primary, brought in more than $78,000 in contributions from the start of July through the end of December.
Ng, who is running in the Republican primary, raised more than $152,000 in the same time period. The other Republican and Democratic candidates have much smaller contribution numbers in the past six months.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT
This week, in what’s being called a break from convention, The New York Times’ Editorial Board endorsed two separate Democratic candidates for president. The endorsements went to Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar.
Those endorsements have come under scrutiny. Not just because of the decision to pick two candidates, but also because of how the decision was first announced: at the end of a special episode of the Times’ show, The Weekly.
“Apparently The New York Times has turned their endorsement into a bit of a reality show,” tweeted journalist Dan Rather.
“excited to do a voter fraud because the nyt told me to,” read one tweet sent out by Slate Magazine writer Ashley Feinberg.
Vox.com founder Ezra Klein also chimed in, tweeting: “Warren and Klobuchar are ... very different candidates, running on very different premises.”
It’s important to note that the Times’ Editorial Board is made up of members of their Opinion Department and is an entirely separate entity from the Times’ newsroom.
FROM OUR FRIENDS
Analysis: A seasonal change in Texas politics, as November trumps March | Texas Tribune
Henry Cisneros throws support to Joe Biden | San Antonio Express-News
Texas election results may change a third time after officials find missing ballot box | Newsweek
SOMETHING TO WATCH THIS WEEK
The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump begins Tuesday afternoon. Senators will debate the structure and rules of the proceedings. Opening arguments are expected to start Wednesday.
You can read more about what to expect here.
ICYMI: From the News at 9
Proposed QuikTrip to displace Government Hill residents, some worry about property values
QuikTrip wants to rezone two acres of residential property on the East Side to open a convenience store and gas station. But the plan would force renters living in houses on the property to look for new homes. Click here to get the full story.
RESOURCES
What you need to know about voting in the Texas Primary Elections on March 3
2020 Democratic March Primary ballot for Bexar County