Robstown's voting participation hits familiar low in runoff

Robstown's voting participation hits familiar low in runoff

Robstown saw low turnout in Novembers election, with 1,241 voters and resulting runoffs. KRIS 6 News asked a political expert why small cities like Robstown often experience low voter participation.Incumbent Mayor David Petey Martinez received 462 votes and candidate Mary Ann Saenz got 502. A 40-vote difference between the two candidates means residents now have to vote again to decide who will take the office.KRIS 6 Neighborhood News Reporter, …