

Thomaides has been watching the results at the Railyard Bar & Grill. Posted at 9:08 p.m. With 7 of 19 precincts reporting, Ruben Becerra and John Thomaides appear headed toward a runoff. Thomaides has received 3,222 votes, or 34.07 percent of the total. Becerra has received 3,123 votes, or 33.02 percent of the total. Sam Brannon has received 1,835 votes, for 19.40 percent of the total, and Jacob Montoya has received 929 votes or 9.82 percent of the total. Cherif Gacis has received 348 votes or 3.68 percent of the total. Early returns: Thomaides, Becerra nearly even in San Marcos mayor race Posted at 8 p.m. San Marcos mayoral candidate John Thomaides is leading early voting returns with 2,917 total votes, or 34.77 percent of the total. Small-business owner Ruben Becerra has received the second-most votes with 2,800 total, representing 33.38 percent of the total. Sam Brannon has received 1,559 votes, for 18.58 percent; Jacob Montoya has received 806 votes, for 9.61 percent; and Cherif Gacis has received 307 votes, for 3.66 percent of the total. Thomaides said he is proud of the campaign he has run so far. “I think certainly a runoff is what we expected all along,” Thomaides said. “With five candidates that’s what you expect. We’ve run a good campaign so far. The results indicate we have to continue on this pace for a victory in December.” Becerra said he believes his experience raising a family, owning a business and being involved in the San Marcos community makes him the most qualified candidate. “I’m grateful that we’ve been able to share our message of new direction,” he said. “A fresh perspective with a whole different skill set to help bring our community.” If no candidate receives at least 50 percent of the total votes, the race will go to runoff between the two candidates with the highest vote totals. All results are unofficial until canvassed. Some San Marcos mayoral candidates continue push at polls on Election Day Posted Nov. 8 at 5:03 p.m. Polls opened today at 7 a.m. and Election Day voting will continue until 7 p.m.Grateful to have my family here with me tonight as we await the election results! #Becerra4SMTX #SMTX pic.twitter.com/JhTKkwWt2C
— Ruben Becerra (@rubenbecerrasr) November 9, 2016

Becerra will host an election night watch party at Gil's Broiler in downtown San Marcos. The party will feature free food from Gil's and catering from Chipotle.It's Election Day - every vote counts! Go out there and vote & share your 'I Voted' selfie with us! #SMTX #TXST #VOTE2016 pic.twitter.com/w1qzgyXDxv
— Ruben Becerra (@rubenbecerrasr) November 8, 2016
