Richard Cortez wins Democratic nomination in Hidalgo County judge race
Incumbent Richard Cortez has won the Democratic nomination in the Hidalgo County judge race, according to unofficial election results.
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Cortez received 20,741 votes, or 50 percent of the vote, followed by Tania Ramirez, who received 12,247 votes, or 30 percent of the vote.
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Norma Ramirez received 8,305 votes, or 20 percent of the vote.
Cortez will face Republican Party candidate, Esmeralda Flores, who beat opponent Jane Cross in the Hidalgo County Republican judge race.