HD62: Sherman attorney and Grayson Co. Republican Party chair Reggie Smith formed a campaign committee for a potential primary challenge of Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman). He is at least the third Republican to take a formal step toward running for the seat, joining former Sherman council member Kevin Couch and Van Alstyne engineer and former congressional candidate Brent Lawson. Phillips, who has not announced his 2018 election plans, has not faced a primary opponent since 2006. He reported having $525K on hand as of June 30.
CD6: 2016 Democratic nominee Ruby Faye Woolridge reauthorized her campaign committe for a potential rematch against U.S. Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis). She received 39% of the vote in the last general election.
Sealy: Chris Noack appears to have won a four-way race for the P2 council seat outright with 50.3% of the vote. The election was moved to Saturday from August 26 because of Hurricane Harvey.
Southlake: Chris Archer won a three-way special election Saturday for the P6 council seat outright with 61% of the vote. Turnout was around 9%.
©2017 Texas Election Source LLC
