Donaldson Defeats Yearwood In Sheriff Race Upset
Mark Donaldson toppled incumbent Sheriff Reggie Yearwood on Tuesday night by 19 858 to 13 049. Donaldson held a 60 percent share of 32 193 votes. Early results gave Donaldson a lead of about 5 000 votes and he noted the impact of his campaign war chest. Yearwood acknowledged the outcome but kept hope alive as late results trickled in.
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Smith wins district attorney race and local races update
John Smith wins the district attorney race. Freddie Gardner is re-elected in Pct. 1, Barbara Graff defeats the incumbent in Pct. 3, and Steve Brennan wins the Pct. 4 constable race. In sports, Pudge Rodriguez earns a ninth straight Gold Glove despite missing two months.
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Close Presidential Battle Sees Bush Lead Narrowly in Florida
At 3 a.m. central time on Wednesday Ed East reported Bush ahead by 3100 votes as Florida ballots were recounted. Earlier Bush claimed victory and Gore briefly conceded, then retracted. Partial returns showed Bush ahead nationwide by under 600,000 votes from 84 million cast, with outcomes still in doubt.
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Gore Loses Home State in Historic 1972 Echo
Gore becomes first candidate to lose his home state since 1972 as the election narrows. The GOP holds Senate majority while House remains tight and networks face near ties. A late surge carries the Missouri Senate race for the Republican challenger.
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Winter storm hits Permian Basin with heavy snow and ice
Snowflakes fell across the Permian Basin as Carlsbad and Artesia New Mexico received a 5 to 7 inch snow advisory. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for the South Plains and heavy snow warnings for the Panhandle while crews reported about five inches in Seminole. Police reported phone outage chaos from a faulty 911 system.
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County Attorney Tracey Bright wins reelection in county race
Incumbent Tracey Bright retained the county attorney post by defeating Republican challenger Robert Bland 17 257 to 14 936. Bright spoke from home about turnout and confidence while Bland and his wife watched ballots at the Ector County Annex, noting they ran the race they wanted.
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