So now that a group of his supporters have “defiled the seat of American democracy,” as said by President Trump himself, what happens to the political party he has led? In any case, Austin said he does not believe the scene at the Capitol will cost the local party any members. As for any Republicans in Bexar County who didn’t vote for Trump, Austin said there are still local issues that are important to people. “And that’s kind of where we’re going to focus our, you know, our strength on, is the local issues,” Austin said. RELATED: President Trump calls for ‘healing and reconciliation’ in new video, concedes to Biden

Hundreds mourn District Judge Ray OlivarriWith an Aug. 24 deadline to register their candidate approaching, the parties are working through their shortlist of candidates. All candidates will now meet with party leaders remotely, Alcantara said. Bexar County Republican Party Chairman John Austin, who just assumed the party leadership on Monday following a controversial runoff election in July, admits his party has lots of work to do compared to his Democrat counterparts. Because were just taking over as of a few days ago.He said they have not decided whether to interview candidates in person or remotely. The winner in November will serve the remainder of Olivarris term and be up for re-election in the 2022 election cycle.

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: Find other results from the Bexar County runoff here. UPDATE, 11 p.m.: John Austin will likely be the next Bexar County Republican Chair. With 95% of precincts reporting, Bexar County election results show Austin with 66% compared to 33% for Cynthia Brehm. Earlier this year, Brehm was pressured to resign by top Texas Republicans, including Gov. You can find additional election results in the drop-down menu below:You can also click here for more election results.