Phillips Wins GOP Nod In Texas Supreme Court Primary
Chief Justice Tom Phillips led the GOP field for the Texas Supreme Court seat, citing conservatism and ethics. He held about 71 percent with 19 percent of precincts reporting, over Democrat Daniel Rutherford. He will face Democrat Oscar Mauzy in November, as Republicans seek to gain more seats. In Place 1, Gene Kelly led with about 64 percent of votes counted, while John Cornyn led in the other race with 55 percent over Barbary.
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Texas appellate judges race outcome and key contenders
In a three way Democratic contest for Place 2 Houston based Judge Ross Sears led with 38 percent 122995 votes, followed by Bob Gammage 34 percent 109871 and Clifton Lee Holmes 27 percent 87855. Republican Charles Ben Howell led Dallas with 55 percent 79620 over Lamar McCorkle 45 percent 64180. McCorkle is a Houston state district judge. In Court of Criminal Appeals race White 58 percent 182830 leads Barber 42 percent 130078. No Republicans ran for that seat. For Place 1 Morris Overstreet led Democratic field with 36 percent 113708, Frank Malone 35 percent 111133, Jeff Van Horn 30 percent. Republican Joe Devaney led with 77,755 votes against Allen Isbell 64,347.
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Amarillo
Frank Malone
Jeff van Horn
Caldwell County
Boulter to Face Krueger in November Race for Railroad Commission
With 60 percent of precincts reporting, Krueger leads Clint Hackney 71 percent to 29 percent in the primary. Boulter wins GOP nomination with 61 percent as Ted Lawson trails for the seat. Parties eye November contest for Railroad Commission amid statewide campaign activity.
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Lieutenant Governor Race Narrows In Texas Primary Meeting
Democrat Bob Bullock and Republican Bob Mosbacher lead as contenders for lieutenant governor in Texas. Incumbent Bill Hobby retires after long service since 1973. Bullock, 60, is state comptroller since 1974. Mosbacher, 38, heads the Texas Department of Human Services board and Mosbacher Energy Co. in Houston.
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Williams County Texas primary results show Williams leading
In Ector County Republican voters backed Williams with 75.3 percent of 10 776 Alican ballots. Illiam s gained 8 114 votes, Kent Hance 2 104, Jack Rains 291, Tom Luce 234, and minor totals for Crude Owens and Orwell. Democrats backed Mark White Richards and others in gubernatorial race.
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Stanley Adams
Hadden Jordan aims to lead county in coming campaign period
Hadden Jordan 41, a private lawyer who represents the county in criminal cases, declares intent to continue as he campaigns for county judge. He touts business experience, including a Texas A&M University degree, while noting the county judge handles probate and criminal matters and oversees administration. Election details show 10,963 ballots counted with 2,427 votes in a winner take all race.
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Kaufman County race includes deceased candidate in votes
In Kaufman County, commissioner Barnie Murphy who died last week still drew 15 percent of the vote in a four man race. James Nixon Sr. led with 35 percent, while Scott Clark and others trailed. a runoff is set to face Republican Ben Dickey.
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Land commissioner race narrows as incumbents survive GOP challenge
In Texas, incumbent Garry Mauro advances in the Democratic primary for land commissioner while three GOP challengers split votes. Wes Gilbreath leads with 122 055 votes 48 percent in the GOP field. Grady Yarbrough follows with 84 207 votes 33 percent. In Ector County Gilbreath gains 2 582 votes 3 percent. Yarbrough 3 353 votes 41 percent. Six farmers oppose Hightower amid pesticide regulation backlash. Farm Bureau helps cover filing fees for opponents. Hightower seeks a third term and pivots to broader economic development with Gramm race looming.
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Rosebud
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Weslaco
Dan Pustejovsky
Hillsboro
John Smith
Quemada
Hernandez and Bryant Seek Precinct 4 Seat in County Board Race
Odessa native 29-year-old substitute teacher and self employed candidate emphasizes local control and environmental issues. 57 year old former liquor store owner argues for voter turnout with about 2300 additional ballots and growth. Dangerfield 52, Fire Department captain, pushes to expand county involvement at the Medical Site Hospital Board and joint economic development efforts.
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Famous campaign name helps unclear campaign bid
In a Republican primary for state Comptroller, candidates Hall and Ford trailed a Warren G Harding Jr not related to the president. Harding Jr said his name helped, noting it’s in every history book. his father served as state treasurer after Jesse James died, and held 17 terms.
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