WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2014 VOLUME 104 ISSUE 36 www.UniversityStar.com
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ELECTION 2014
Midterm Elections 2014
MADELYNNE SCALES PHOTO EDITOR
Election Photos, Mayoral Race PAGE 3
State Elections
San Marcos Elections
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Daniel Guerrero, mayor of San Marcos, watches the election results Nov. 4 at Palmers Restaurant Bar & Courtyard.
WE NEED MORE PEOPLE TO VOTE. PATHETIC.” —PATRICK MONTGOMERY, MAYORAL CANDIDATE
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MADELYNNE SCALES PHOTO EDITOR
Daniel Guerrero elected to third term as mayor By Mariah Simank SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Incumbent Daniel Guerrero was re-elected as mayor of San Marcos Tuesday night with a predictable majority. The polls closed and the numbers rolled in, and Guerrero secured his third term with 64.08 percent of the vote. Opponent Jonathan Sorenson garnered 21.24 percent of the vote. Patrick Montgomery had 14.68 percent. Guerrero watched, surrounded by friends and family, as results came in at Palmer’s Restaurant Bar & Grill. Guerrero spoke on the chal-
lenges throughout his campaign and attributed much of his success to those close to him. “I think we did our best to be efficient and consistent,” Guerrero said. “It was a tough campaign, it really was, but I have had tremendous support from my family and friends throughout the community, and I think that is really what helped us to be successful again for a third term.” Guerrero hopes to tackle issues ranging from infrastructure to economic development and housing. Guerrero said he appreciates his opponents’ “candor” and “willingness” to be part of a campaign. “(My opponents and I) did our
best to produce good, effective material during the campaign and really worked hard to not only ensure that we were reaching out to supporters that have been active for over a decade now but also identifying and attract new supporters,” Guerrero said. “I certainly hope they continue to participate in the community.” Guerrero’s experience stems from community involvement. He said engagement and understanding of the community were essential aspects of his campaign. Melissa Millecam, former director of communications and intergovernmental relations, said Guerrero has been devoted to and
passionate about the city and community. “Daniel Guerrero is a San Marcos native who grew up in the school district, attended the university and experienced every aspect of life in San Marcos,” Millecam said. “He is also a cancer survivor from when he was a small child, which I think has a big impact on how he looks at life.” Guerrero said he is “pleased” with the way the election turned out. “I think it speaks volumes of the support we have in the community,” said Guerrero. “There will be at least one new face on the council, so there will be a new dynamic there.”
City Council SAN MARCOS, TX
JANE HUGHSON (57.11%) WAYNE BECAK (42.89%) DENISE CATHEY ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR
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MIKE DAVIS (46.12%) JOHN THOMAIDES (58.33%)
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ANDRES RODRIGUEZ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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