Javier Villalobos has defeated Veronica Whitacre in the June 5 runoff election to win the position as the mayor of McAllen, Texas.
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Villalobos, a Republican, won the election with 4,744 votes to Whitacre’s 4,538 votes. Villalobos won with 51.11% of the election total.
McAllen is a major border town of 140,000 people. 85% Hispanic, and voted for Biden last year by 17% and for Hillary Clinton in 2016 by a 41% margin.
It is seen by political observers as a major sign that Republicans and conservatives within the party are making serious inroads with Hispanic voters.
Newsmax TV host Steve Cortez noted:
"The macro realignment accelerates in South Texas, and elsewhere, as Hispanics rally to America First: Strong Borders, Economic Nationalism, Pro-Police."
Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted: "Javier Villalobos is a proven leader who cares deeply about the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Congratulations @J_VillalobosLaw on becoming the next Mayor of McAllen!"
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