Varela v. Perales

This is a contest of the result of the Democratic Primary Election between Rafael Varela and Jesus Perales over the nomination for Constable, Justice Precinct No. 8, El Paso County, Texas. Contestant Varela and contestee Perales were each candidates for nomination for that office in the Run-off Primary held on August 26, 1944. Justice Precinct No. 8 and Voting Precinct No. 36 embrace the same area. On canvass of the votes, the County Executive Committee found Perales had received sixty votes and Varela fifty-nine. Acting through its chairman, the Committee duly certified to the County Clerk…