Mayors Go 2-1 in June 11 Runoffs
Jeff Blaylock
Jun 12, 2022
Mission: Norie Gonzalez Garza defeated Mayor Armando O’Caña, 56%-44%, in the mayoral runoff, becoming the first woman elected to lead the city. Council member Jessica Ortega was re-elected with 53% of the vote over Moy Ignesias.
Palmview: Mayor Rick Villarreal won a second term, defeating Linda Sarabia, 52%-48%, in the mayoral runoff.
Pearland: Layni Cade won an open council seat runoff with 76% of the vote over Zach Boyer.
Port Arthur: Mayor Bill Bartie won a second term, defeating Floyd Batiste, 55%-45%, in the mayoral runoff.
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