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.