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Too Close to Call: McAlister, Espinoza could face runoff for place 5 seat

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Kyle McAlister and Miguel Espinoza may be heading to a runoff in the race for Place 5 on the Abilene City Council.

During the election on May 3, 2025, voters had the opportunity to select one of three candidates to represent Place 5: Miguel Espinoza, Cynthia Alvirdrez, and the incumbent, Kyle McAlister.

According to the unofficial results, McAlister received 2,591 votes, followed by Espinoza with 2,237 votes and Alvirdrez with 377 votes.

Since McAlister and Espinoza could not obtain 50% of the votes, the Taylor County Elections Office is reviewing the results to determine if a runoff is necessary.

Place 5 race not over yet: McAlister, Espinoza gear up for runoff

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Kyle McAlister and Miguel Espinoza say they are heading into a runoff election to determine who will claim the Abilene City Council Place 5 seat. During the election on May 3, McAlister and Espinoza could not secure 50% of the votes to claim victory. According to…

May 7, 2025

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Espinoza wins runoff election for Abilene City Council Place 5

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Miguel Espinoza has been elected to Place 5 on the Abilene City Council. The runoff election on June 7, 2025 saw voters deciding between incumbent Kyle McAlister and Challenger Miguel Espinoza. Results released by the Taylor County elections office reveal McAlister to have received 41.76% of…

June 8, 2025

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Abilene City Council Election Results: Candidates share reactions

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - On Saturday night, the unofficial election results indicated that incumbent Travis Craver won the city council seat for place six. However, candidates Kyle McAlister and Miguel Espinoza say they are gearing up for a runoff for place five. The place six race between incumbent Travis Craver…

May 6, 2025

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