SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — In 2024, San Angelo had several closely contested elections, notably for Police Chief and State Representative.

The Police Chief race featured Travis Griffith, Mike Hernandez, and Chris Cimino. Since no candidate received over 50% of the votes in the first round, a runoff was held between Hernandez, who led with 3,084 votes, and Griffith, who had 2,863 votes. In the runoff, Griffith won with 53% of the vote and was sworn in as Police Chief in June 2024

He expressed excitement about the future, stating, "I think we have a great opportunity to continue building upon the relationships we have with the city."

In the State Representative election, Drew Darby defended his seat against Stormy Bradley, winning by nearly 14 percentage points. The race was significantly shaped by a debate over Governor Greg Abbott's controversial "Student Savings Accounts" plan, which Darby helped block, positioning himself as a supporter of public education. He urged citizens to stay engaged in the political process.

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