Cameron County Commissioners approve election results and Starbase officers

The Cameron County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on May 12, 2025, primarily to canvass the results of a recent special election. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and an invocation, followed by a report from Remy, the election official.

During the meeting, Remy presented the results of the May 3, 2025, special election, where 16,852 ballots were cast out of 232,671 registered voters, resulting in a turnout of approximately 7.24%. The proposition in question received 6,272 votes in favor and 9,769 against. Remy noted that the election process was smooth, with no discrepancies between the number of votes and voters, highlighting the effectiveness of the ballot-on-demand system and the use of DS 300 machines during early voting.

The court approved the canvassing of the election returns, which included a breakdown of precinct results provided for review. The commissioners confirmed that their work on canvassing for this election would conclude with this meeting, while individual jurisdictions would handle their own canvassing in subsequent meetings.

The court also approved the canvassing of the Starbase incorporation election and the election of initial officers. Both motions passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, marking the end of the session. The outcomes of this meeting are significant as they finalize the election results and set the stage for future governance in Cameron County.