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Saturday, May 11, 2013  Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell celebrated his victory at the Reese building on Saturday.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley's smallest communities are seeing much higher turnout in early voting.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Early voting is underway across the Valley and in Harlingen one of the most anticipated showdowns is between incumbent Chris Boswell and challenger Rick Morales.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  This year Cameron County set new heights in voting numbers on Election Day, and yet some races were won but just a few votes.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Elections might've ended last week for much of the United States but a mistake could mean a new outcome for the Hidalgo ISD school board.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Cameron County elections officials knew they'd have to wait until Tuesday to count mail-in votes and provisional votes, since the law requires the department to allow a waiting period of five days after Election Day, for the votes to arrive.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  At 19 years old Ashley Diaz voted for the first time. After months of educating herself on the issues, Ashley told Action 4 News she started to talk to her family.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Hidalgo County Democratic Chair Kelly Salazar and Republican Rep. Aaron Peña for Dist. 40 in the state of Texas joined Action 4 Sunrise to give you their insight on key races from the night before.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Hurricane season is coming to an end but county officials are already looking ahead to 2013.  This, as a much needed bond is passed in Hidalgo County to help protect the county against a mega storm.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Today is Election Day, not only for the presidential race, but for your local election races as well. Eliza Alvarado with AACT Now joined Action 4 Sunrise this morning to discuss the importance of voting and where you can find your designated precinct.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Today marks the last day voters in the state of Texas can hit the polls to cast their early ballot in the 2012 general election.  Action 4 is making it easier than ever for you to know the candidates and locate poll locations, all part of Campaign 2012: Expect More.