Democratic candidates came out on top in last week’s non-scientific polls on this site about who would win two seats on the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners.
In the District 1 race, Democratic incumbent Oscar Vasquez Butler received 110 of 168 votes cast, or 65 percent. Republican challenger John Zimmerman received 58 votes, or 35 percent.
In the District 3 race, Democrat Karen Perez received 105 of 159 votes cast, or 66 percent. Republican Mack Haley received 54 votes, or 34 percent.
Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll, located near the top of the right column on this page.