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The Citizens Association started in the early 1930s and once held enormous influence over city elections. Its power has waned in recent years, but a new, more diverse group is reshaping the organization.

Our recommendations in all May 1 elections We interviewed candidates in 28 local elections. Here are summaries of each race. Your friends at The Dallas Morning News editorial board have provided for you a way to research candidates in May 1 election races that matter to you. Read our Voter Guide at voterguide.dallasnews.com.(Eric Gay / The Associated Press) District 6: Michael Wood (R) Michael Wood, 34, set himself apart in a huge field of 23 candidates that will likely result in a runoff to fi...

Our recommendation for Dallas City Council District 6 Incumbent Omar Narvaez faces Monica Alonzo, Wendi Macon and Earl D. Thomas There may be no Dallas City Council district with as much opportunity as District 6. The district sits along the city’s western edge like a barbell, encompassing West Dallas, the Asian Trade District, Bachman Lake and established but gentrifying single-family neighborhoods north of Northwest Highway. Omar Narvaez, 47, has represented the area since 2017 and has con...