Ysleta, Socorro school board races close (8:39 p.m.)
John Hitch  |  by www.elpasotimes.com. All rights reserved. 17.07 | 4:19

In District 2, incumbent Jesus Sanchez is leading Ray Mendoza by nearly 5 percent, but Sanchez was hesitant to make any predictions about the final result. "I want to hear the fat lady sing," he said. "I don't count my chickens before the hatch.

" In District 5, Jaime Olivas is ahead of Liza Montelongo by nearly 2 percent. Blaine received about 64 percent of the vote as compared with the 36 percent received by challenger for the District 2 spot, Rafael Hernando III. "I am just ecstatic.

It really means a lot to me," Blaine said. "It's really a confirmation for me that my constituents are pleased with the job I am doing and want me to continue doing it." In


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District 4, challenger Paul Guerra is leading incumbent Willie Gandara by a small margin.

Guerra is ahead about 53 percent to Gandara's 47 percent. "If I'm ahead, I'll take it," Guerra said. "The whole campaign has been positive.

" Erica Molina Johnson may be reached at emolina@elpasotimes.com; 546-6132.

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