Aug 31, 2021 | Campaign News, Special Elections
Former U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services official Brian Harrison (R) and former Rep. John Wray (R-Waxahachie) advanced to a runoff in tonight’s (Tuesday) special election for HD10. Buoyed by a strong Election Day performance, Harrison finished first with 41% of...
Jul 27, 2021 | Campaign News, Special Elections
State Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-Waxahachie) stunned the President Trump-endorsed Susan Wright, 53%-47%, to win the unexpired term of Wright’s late husband, former U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-Arlington). Wright finished first in the May 1 special election thanks to Trump’s late...
Mar 7, 2021 | Special Elections
Nearly two dozen candidates filed for the special election to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-Arlington) in a district that has become increasingly competitive in general elections over the past decade. President Trump carried the district by 3 points over...
Mar 3, 2021 | Special Elections
Nearly two dozen candidates filed for the May 1 special election to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-Arlington) by today’s deadline. The field includes 11 Republicans, 10 Democrats, a Libertarian and an independent candidate. Our Crib Sheet...
Feb 24, 2021 | Special Elections
At least 10 candidates have taken a formal step toward running in the May 1 special election to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-Arlington), including his wife Susan, who announced her candidacy today (Wednesday) and established a campaign committee for the...
Feb 23, 2021 | Special Elections
Jacksboro attorney David Spiller (R) defeated Craig Carter (R), 62%-38%, in today’s (Tuesday) special runoff election to serve the unexpired House term of Sen. Drew Springer (R-Muenster). Spiller won all but three of the district’s 22 counties. He took 85% of the vote...
Feb 21, 2021 | Special Elections
HD68 special: Just under 1K people voted early in person or by mail through Friday, the end of an abbreviated and weather-challenged early voting period. Outstanding mail ballots will likely push total early votes above the previous low of 1,037 for the 2016 special...
Jan 23, 2021 | Special Elections
Jacksboro attorney and Jacksboro ISD trustee David Spiller will face Nocona boot manufacturer Craig Carter in a runoff election to fill the unexpired House term of Sen. Drew Springer (R-Muenster). Both are Republicans. Spiller at times flirted with an outright win but...
Dec 28, 2020 | Special Elections
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered a January 23 special election to fill the unexpired House term of Sen.-elect Drew Springer (R-Muenster). Early voting begins January 11 – two weeks from today (Monday). Candidates must file with the Secretary of State by January 4. Cooke...
Dec 19, 2020 | Redistricting, Special Elections
Rep. Drew Springer (R-Muenster) defeated Pilot Point salon owner Shelley Luther, 56%-44%, in today’s (Saturday’s) special runoff election. Springer will serve the unexpired term of Sen. Pat Fallon (R-Prosper), who is resigning to serve in Congress....
Jul 27, 2020 | Campaign News, Special Elections
Note: This report has been updated since we sent our Breaking News alert. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) has withdrawn from the SD14 special runoff election. Former Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt (D) will succeed former Sen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin). “I have...
Jan 28, 2020 | Campaign News, Special Elections
Republican Gary Gates and Democrats Lorraine Birabil and Anna Eastman cruised to easy victories in today’s special runoff elections for HD28, HD100 and HD148, respectively. The results leave all three seats in the same partisan column as the 2018 general election....
