With 65% of polling locations reporting, Austin-area state Senate incumbents are fending off challenges to their reelection bids, according to data from the secretary of state’s office. Sarah Asch Central Texas State Senate incumbents are in the lead Ben Leffler followed close behind with 21.2%. Unofficial final results show Linda Guerrero also headed to a runoff with 22.3%. In District 9 Zohaib Qadri led the field of eight candidates with 29.9% of the vote and will go to a runoff. He was followed by Daniela Silva who received 34.4% of the votes.ĭistrict 5 candidates Stephanie Bazan and Ryan Alter will head to a runoff after receiving 29.3% and 24.2% of the early votes, respectively. In District 3, José Velásquez had the most votes - 36.4%. Seats in District 3, District 5 and District 9 will go to a runoff because none of the candidates received over 50% of the votes. Ellis, who also had three opponents, received 57.8% of the vote. Harper Madison, who faced off against three opponents, received 53.2% of the vote. Incumbents Natasha-Harper Madison in District 1 and Paige Ellis in District 8 both won reelection, according to unofficial final results. Keri Heath Austin City Council: two incumbents win and three races go to runoffs It tells me that we want to see great things happen in Austin ISD. "It tells me that we value education," interim superintendent Anthony Mays said. Proposition C, which will improve athletic facilities, passed with 58.1% of 256,132 votes. Proposition A, which will update campuses, sailed to passage with 72.6% of the 259,897 votes cast and Proposition B, which will improve technology, got 72.1% of 257,670 votes. People hugged and slapped each other on the back. Keri Heath Voters give strong approval to Austin school bondsĪustin school district voters overwhelmingly approved the largest school bond package in district history, paving the way for two dozen school remodels, technology investment and renovations to athletic facilities.ĭistrict officials and supporters erupted in applause early in the evening when they learned of early voting totals, already favoring the bond's passage, during a watch party for the $2.4 billion bond at Easy Tiger on South Lamar Boulevard. He is replacing board vice president Yasmin Wagner. Singh is the board secretary and has served for four years.ĭavid Kauffman, who ran unopposed, cruised to the District 7 seat. Toolin received 33% of the vote for the at-large position. Chu received 71% of the vote compared to Small’s 29%.ĭistrict 9 incumbent Arati Singh fended off a challenge by interior designer Heather Toolin with 67% of the vote. In District 4, Kathryn Whitley Chu, a former accountant and teacher, easily won against home builder Clint Small, according to the unofficial results. She works with Austin Community College certifying teachers and as an English as a second language teacher. Hunter hosts a podcast about the district and has served on numerous district committees. In the District 1 race, former district teacher Candace Hunter received 64% of the vote, defeating Roxanne Evans, a former American-Statesman education reporter who had also worked for the Austin district, who received 36% of the vote. Gonzales, a former district teacher who taught history at Travis High School and Lively Middle School, received 66% of the vote compared to Rodriguez’s 34%. Andrew Gonzales defeats Austin school district board presidentĪndrew Gonzales unseated Austin school board president Geronimo Rodriguez, who was seeking reelection after five years on the board, according to the unofficial election results. Locally, Austin voters will elect a new mayor, five City Council seats, five Austin school board seats and three bond proposals ( see more information below.)įollow along for live updates and results for key statewide and local races.Ģ022 Texas midterm election results: Find key state, Travis County, Austin races here. Tuesday is Election Day in Texas and there are several key races on the ballot for voters to consider, including governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. Tuesday was the last day to vote in the 2022 midterm elections. Watch Video: What's on Texas general election ballot? Here's what you need to know
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