The man who lost the Palmhurst mayoral election is taking advantage of the opportunity to run again.

Israel Silva, a former Palmhurst city council member, ran against Mayor Ramiro Rodriguez. The incumbent passed away shortly before the May 7 election.

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Rodriguez won the election with 58% of the votes compared to Silva’s 41% of the votes.

The city council declared the position vacant, and Silva said he plans to run again.

One other person, attorney Ricka Tijerina, also announced she is running.