Fresh leadership rises in Baytown district and city races
In Texas House District 128 Republican Briscoe Cain easily wins over Libertarian Ken Lowder, becoming the district's youngest member when sworn in. Baytown voters see contests in City Council Districts 1 and 3 and in District 3 Constable with incumbent retirements prompting a race between Sherman Eagleton and Dan Webb. Early results show Alvarado leading in District 1 and Johnson ahead in District 3 Council. Constable District 3 results pending final tally. final totals available at BaytownSun.com.
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Clinton and Trump battle to decide swing states in 2016 race
The article describes the presidential contest with Hillary Clinton facing Donald Trump. It notes Clinton as first woman commander in chief candidate with broad support from women, while Trump wins Republican states and appeals to white working class voters. Exit polls show sharp divides and key Senate and House incumbencies. FBI email review concluded without charges.
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Babin heading to second term in U S House seat
Republican Brian Babin appears set for a landslide win over Green Party candidate Hal Ridley in District 36. With over half the votes counted, the Woodville dentist holds about 85 percent, indicating a strong second term in the U S House. District 36 covers southeast Texas including Baytown and parts of Houston and Pasadena. final results at baytownsun.com.
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Chambers County candidates win re election with no opposition
In Chambers County six incumbents were returned to office after running unopposed. District Judge Randy McDonald will serve a second term in the 344th Judicial District after first being elected in 2012. District Attorney Cheryl Lieck, Sheriff Brian Hawthorne, Tax Assessor-Collector Denise Hutter, County Attorney Scott Peal, and Commissioner Gary Nelson for Precinct 3 also won re election without challengers.
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Voting machine issue reported in Chambers County on Election Day
A voter in Chambers County reported a machine problem on Election Day at the West Chambers Court House Annex. The machine was shut down and ballots canceled after a vote appeared to switch, affecting races including Justice 1st Court of Appeals Place 4 and Chief Justice. Officials investigated and retried voting with no further reports of errors.
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Barbara Gardner
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Jim Peacock
Heather Hawthorne
Kenneth Wayne Sigers 66 dies in Mont Belvieu obituary
Kenneth Wayne Sigers 66 of Mont Belvieu died November 8 2016 after a career as a game warden. Survived by Terri his wife of nearly forty years son Tim daughter Kimberly Briscoe and husband William brothers Huey Kelvin and spouses sister Sissy McMillin granddaughters Alex a and Shara Briscoe known as Paw Paws Girls and many relatives. Graveside service 2 p m November 10 2016 at Palms Cemetery Dayton. Cremation arrangements Crespo Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services Baytown 281 839 0700.
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Trump Holds Texas Edge as Clinton Faces Long Odds
Trump keeps Texas in the red with 38 electoral votes amid talk Clinton could tighten the race. Texas remains a Democratic loss streak since 1994, while immigration rhetoric and a 2005 crude comments recording have roiled national Republicans. A Houston official arrest for voter fraud and last minute polling site changes in black neighborhoods add election day confusion.
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