EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — The Texas Primary on March 5 is fast approaching.
Early voting begins on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and runs through Friday, March 1.
You can click here to find a list of early voting locations.
Here is a quick look at some of the local races to keep an eye on.
House District 77
In House District 77, there are four Democrats vying to succeed incumbent Rep. Lina Ortega, who is not running for re-election. With no Republican running, the winner will automatically be elected to serve starting in 2025 and will serve a two-year term.
The Democratic candidates are: former state Rep. Norma Chavez, who represented the district from 1997 to 2011; former County Commissioner Vince Perez; former City Rep. Alexsandra Annello; and businessman Homer Reza.
El Paso district attorney (34th Judicial District)
Three Democrats are running in their primary — lawyer and retired Judge Alma Trejo; Nancy Casas, an assistant county attorney and former assistant district attorney; and public defender James Montoya, who is also a former assistant district attorney.