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Odessa will have one contested council race
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points The candidates are Richard Pierce and Gerardo "Jerry" Castro Jr. A city council election is upcoming, with one seat to be decided.
A city council election is upcoming, with one seat to be decided. Two candidates are vying to replace a councilman who resigned due to family obligations. The candidates are Richard Pierce and Gerardo "Jerry" Castro Jr.
Further information is available about the candidates and the election process. Some candidates did not respond to requests for interviews.
The election will take place in November, and some council seats were uncontested, with incumbents retaining their positions or only one candidate seeking a seat.
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Category: government Published: August 21, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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