Lubbock County party leaders encourage voting on Election Day

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -As Election Day approaches, leaders from Lubbock County’s Democratic and Republican parties are preparing for a busy election night. Both sides are emphasizing the importance of voter participation as community members head to the polls tomorrow.

Democratic Chair Margaret Ceja highlighted the importance of voting as a way for individuals to make their voices heard.

“I would let them know that their vote is their voice. Without voting, you don’t have a voice,” Ceja said. “Stay in line in vote, because your vote is your voice.”

Republican Chair David Bruegel also emphasized strong voter turnout, noting a significant increase in early voting participation.

“Right now, what we’re seeing is historic early voting turnout,” Bruegel said. “More early voters showed up to vote this time than in any prior year.”

Both parties have focused efforts on local key races, including the County Commissioners seat for Precinct Three, with both sides working to secure their respective candidates - incumbent Gilbert Flores and Republican Cary Shaw.

“We have to keep our Hispanic seat, which is precinct three. Gilbert Flores is our only Mexican American in the county, representing us,” Ceja said. “We must keep that nationally and county wide.”

Bruegel says Shaw would be the first Republican in that seat in over three decades.

“We’ve got a strong chance to win the County Commissioner Precinct Three race in northeast Lubbock County, and that would put a Republican in that office for the first time in over 30 years,” he said.

On top of voting on candidates, both party leaders want Lubbock voters to research and decide on the propositions on the ballot including a road bond.