Ellie Torres
Ellie Torres was the Place 3 incumbent on the Edinburg Consolidated School Board in Texas. She won election to the board by defeating fellow challenger John Rodriguez in the general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Torres did not file for re-election in 2018.
Elections
2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District featured four seats up for election. In the Place 1 race, incumbent Juan "Sonny" Palacios Jr. faced a challenge from Patricio Eronini. Place 2 incumbent Jaime Chavana did not file for re-election. Eduardo "Eddie" Saenz Jr. and Oscar Salinas ran for that seat. Place 3 incumbent David Torres did not file for re-election, either; Ellie Torres and John J. Rodriguez faced off to replace him. In the Place 5 race, Martin "Doc" Castillo ran against Xavier Salinas.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Ellie Torres |
62.2% | 7,415 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Rodriguez | 37.8% | 4,515 | |
| Total Votes | 11,930 | |||
| Source: Hidalgo County Clerk, "Official Results," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Candidates must file reports with the Texas Ethics Commission or the appropriate county clerk. They must disclose the amount of each contribution (or the value and nature of any in-kind contribution), the name and address of the individual or political committee making the contribution and the date of the contribution. Filers must also report all expenditures, including the date of an expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure is made and the purpose of the expenditure.[1]
Endorsements
Torres did not receive any endorsements during the election.
Recent news
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See also
- Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Texas
- Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Elections | |
| Hidalgo County, Texas | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 1: • Incumbent, Juan "Sonny" Palacios Jr. • Patricio Eronini Place 2: • Eduardo "Eddie" Saenz Jr. • Oscar Salinas |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
