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El Paso City Council races draw multiple candidates in November election

Multiple candidates are running for El Paso City Council seats in the November 2026 election. Incumbent Alejandra Chávez faces three challengers in District 1, and incumbent Ivan Niño faces Richard Genera in District 5. City Council members serve four-year terms and are paid $72,800 annually.

Where
El Paso
When
November 3, 2026 (election date)
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Counties: El Paso

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Annual salary for City Council representatives$72,8001 Who pays or receives it: City of El Paso

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Who's involved

  • Alejandra ChávezIncumbent City Council District 1 representative
  • Matthew James KozikCandidate for City Council District 1
  • Daniela GarciaCandidate for City Council District 1
  • Joseph 'Sam' ArmijoCandidate for City Council District 1
  • Ivan NiñoIncumbent City Council District 5 representative
  • Richard GeneraCandidate for City Council District 5

The facts

  • Alejandra Chávez is filling an unexpired term vacated in 2024 by Brian Kennedy.1
  • City Council District 1 encompasses El Paso's Westside and Upper Valley.1
  • Ivan Niño has served as District 5 representative since 2025.2
  • City Council members serve four-year terms with a two-term limit not exceeding 10 years.1
  • Districts 2, 3, 4, 7 and the mayor's seat will be up for election in November 2028.1
  • If no candidate receives more than 50% of votes on November 3, a December runoff will be held.1

Who said what

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  • Joseph 'Sam' Armijo Campaign focused on lower property taxes, restrained city spending, and opposition to major development projects.1
  • Sources City Council faces rising costs for public safety and other city services.1

How they headlined it

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  • Alejandra Chávez faces three challengers for El Paso City Council District 1 seat

    El Paso Matters

  • El Paso City Council District 5 Debate

    KVIA

  • Meet the Candidates for El Paso City Council District 1

    El Paso Times

  • Meet the candidates for El Paso City Council District 5

    El Paso Times

  • Meet the Candidates for El Paso City Council District 6

    El Paso Times

  • Meet the Candidates for El Paso City Council District 8

    El Paso Times

  • Meet 5 candidates running for El Paso City Council District 6

    El Paso Times

  • Meet 2 candidates running for El Paso City Council District 5

    El Paso Times

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  1. Alejandra Chávez faces three challengers for El Paso City Council District 1 seat El Paso Matters Not rated, October 12, 2026
  2. El Paso City Council District 5 Debate KVIA Not rated, October 12, 2026

Also reported by El Paso Times.

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