Cameron County Elections Commission approves 21 early‑voting locations for Nov. 4, adds Bob Clark Center

The Cameron County Elections Commission on Tuesday approved a recommended list of early‑voting locations for the Nov. 4 election, adding the Bob Clark Center on Brownie Road and agreeing to present the list to the commissioners court for adoption.

The action follows a presentation from Remy (Elections Administrator) of a proposed countywide voting plan that reflected lessons from the May countywide election. "I really would like to structure this election, this November election, just like the May election that we had," Remy said, noting the office had pared some sites that were used only because a city held a concurrent municipal contest.

Why it matters: the list of early‑voting sites determines where county residents can cast ballots before Election Day and affects staffing, equipment allocation and costs. The commission approved a total of 21 early‑voting locations for November, with the Bob Clark Center (Brownie Road) explicitly added during the meeting. Commissioners and elections staff said they aimed to balance voter access and the department's logistical capacity.

During discussion, commissioners and staff flagged several contested locations that remain subject to availability or confirmation from local jurisdictions — including the Harlingen Convention Center and the county annex on Levy Street — and discussed historical turnout and cost differences at low‑turnout sites. "For the amount of votes that we get out there, you're talking a $25,000 to $30,000 investment," Remy said of some remote sites when explaining why the office limited the number of locations.

Motion and outcome: Mr. Hocken moved to approve the recommended early‑voting locations with the addition of the Bob Clark Center; Mr. Garcia seconded. The commission voted in favor and the motion carried. Remy said the list will be presented to the commissioners court at its next meeting for formal adoption.

Next steps: the elections office will return with finalized Election Day vote‑center recommendations and continue coordinating with contracting jurisdictions (cities, school districts and special districts) that may add or confirm sites. The commission noted it is meeting weekly and will deliver the approved recommendations promptly to the commissioners court.

Ending: The commission did not record any roll‑call tallies in the minutes; the motion was announced as adopted by voice vote. The elections office said it will circulate the final list after the commissioners court acts.