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Eli McKay
Eli McKay ran for election to the Corpus Christi City Council to represent District 1 in Texas. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
McKay completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Eli McKay was born in Colorado. She earned a high school diploma from Estelline High School. Her career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Corpus Christi, Texas (2024)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Corpus Christi City Council District 1
Incumbent Everett Roy defeated Billy Lerma in the general runoff election for Corpus Christi City Council District 1 on December 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Everett Roy (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 1,916 |
| Billy Lerma (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 1,916 | ||
| Total votes: 3,832 | |||
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General election
General election for Corpus Christi City Council District 1
Incumbent Everett Roy and Billy Lerma advanced to a runoff. They defeated John Garcia, Anthony Aquino, and Eli McKay in the general election for Corpus Christi City Council District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Everett Roy (Nonpartisan) | 30.1 | 3,916 |
| ✔ | Billy Lerma (Nonpartisan) | 26.1 | 3,393 | |
 | John Garcia (Nonpartisan) | 17.5 | 2,271 | |
 | Anthony Aquino (Nonpartisan) | 16.7 | 2,174 | |
| Eli McKay (Nonpartisan) | 9.6 | 1,249 | ||
| Total votes: 13,003 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McKay in this election.
2020
See also: City elections in Corpus Christi, Texas (2020)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Corpus Christi City Council District 1
Billy Lerma defeated Rachel Caballero in the general runoff election for Corpus Christi City Council District 1 on December 15, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Billy Lerma (Nonpartisan) | 56.1 | 1,936 | |
| Rachel Caballero (Nonpartisan) | 43.9 | 1,518 | ||
| Total votes: 3,454 | |||
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General election
General election for Corpus Christi City Council District 1
Rachel Caballero and Billy Lerma advanced to a runoff. They defeated Neely Balko and Eli McKay in the general election for Corpus Christi City Council District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rachel Caballero (Nonpartisan) | 39.0 | 5,050 | |
| ✔ | Billy Lerma (Nonpartisan) | 25.1 | 3,247 | |
| Neely Balko (Nonpartisan) | 22.4 | 2,906 | ||
| Eli McKay (Nonpartisan) | 13.5 | 1,748 | ||
| Total votes: 12,951 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Eli McKay completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McKay's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Advocate for our Environment - My commitment to our environment is unwavering. I will champion conserving our natural resources, prioritizing alternative sources over taxpayer-funded desalination plants. Our responsibility is to live within our means, safeguarding the bay, the environment, and our way of life
- Develop a plan to reduce homelessness - District 1, home to most of our City’s shelters and aid programs, needs more than just support. We need innovative solutions. I propose expanding the Homeless Services Department, allowing them to lead the way. Also, we must expand workforce opportunities for low-income and unhoused community members by creating new opportunities that will be accessible and provide the needed training and equipment.
- Expand our economy to benefit the community, not special interest groups - Our city's economic growth is a priority. I will actively encourage and welcome small businesses and free market companies to our city, fostering a thriving local economy focusing on smart growth for District 1 by listening to stakeholders. All industry and developers should pay their fair share of taxes or impact fees.
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2020
Eli McKay did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Corpus Christi City Council District 1 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 29, 2024
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