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Georgia voters head to a jungle primary to choose a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene, with a fractured Republican field led by Trump-backed Clay Fuller facing Democrat Shawn Harris; the top two advance to a runoff on April 7, making the contest a potential gauge of Donald Trump’s influence in a deeply Republican district.
House Republican leaders are pressing Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop out of his runoff against Brandon Herrera after he admitted to having an affair with a former aide, triggering an Ethics Committee investigation; with neither candidate winning a majority in the primary, the party says the ethics process should run its course before campaigning continues, while Gonzales vows to cooperate and continue serving.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales failed to win 50% in the GOP primary for the 23rd District amid allegations of a staffer relationship, triggering a runoff against conservative YouTuber Brandon Herrera as GOP backlash grows and calls for resignation rise; Gonzales denies the accusations.
With 87% of votes counted, Democrat Christian Menefee leads incumbent Al Green 46% to 44% in Houston’s 18th District, meaning no candidate hit 50% and a runoff is likely. The race highlights a generational divide within the party, as Menefee is 37 and Green is 79. GOP Ronald Whitfield won the Republican primary as results continue to be tallied.
In Jersey City’s runoff election, incumbent James McGreevey, representing traditional Democratic interests focused on local issues like taxes and public safety, faces challenger Solomon, who criticizes the old machine politics for failing to address rising property taxes and housing costs, highlighting a political divide between establishment and progressive candidates.
Two Democratic candidates for Georgia Public Service Commission are headed to a runoff, while Republican incumbent Tim Echols easily won his primary; the election reflects ongoing debates over utility rates and regulation in Georgia.
Gina Ortiz Jones, a Democrat and military veteran, won the San Antonio mayoral runoff against Rolando Pablos, in a highly partisan race that drew significant outside spending, marking her as the city's first mayor from the LGBTQ community and emphasizing a focus on social issues and community support.
Gina Ortiz Jones, a Democrat and former Biden administration official, won the San Antonio mayoral runoff against Republican Rolando Pablos, securing her position as the city's first openly lesbian mayor and its third female mayor, in a race that defied GOP hopes despite Pablos's fundraising advantages and endorsements.
In California's Congressional District 16 race, former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo secured the top spot, while Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and Assemblymember Evan Low tied for second place, advancing all three to the November runoff. The close race has sparked discussions about potential recounts and the impact of a three-way race on the candidates' strategies. With the race becoming more expensive and influenced by outside spending, the candidates are gearing up for a competitive and costly general election.
The March 5 Texas Primary election in the San Antonio area saw low Democratic turnout and GOP infighting leading to surprising results, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump winning their respective primaries. Key races included U.S. Senate primaries, Congressional District 23, Texas House Districts 121, 44, 80, and 19, as well as Bexar County Commissioner races. Gov. Greg Abbott targeted GOP incumbents who voted against school vouchers, resulting in several runoffs set for May 28.
Mary Nan Huffman has declared victory over Tony Buzbee in the Houston City Council runoff election for District 6. With 85 of 450 vote centers reporting, Huffman led with 56% of the vote compared to Buzbee's 44%. Buzbee, a prominent Houston lawyer, had the support of Attorney General Ken Paxton and former Governor Rick Perry, while Huffman retained the support of the Texas GOP and local party officials. The race became more contentious in the runoff, with Buzbee questioning Huffman's GOP credentials. Huffman, a lawyer for the House Police Officers, narrowly avoided a runoff in the initial election.
John Whitmire, a moderate Democrat and state senator, has won the runoff election to become the mayor of Houston, defeating U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. Whitmire's focus on public safety and his ability to create a diverse coalition of supporters, including Republicans and moderate white Democrats, contributed to his victory. Jackson Lee struggled to establish a message and expand her base of support. The election highlighted racial divisions among voters, with Black Houstonians supporting Jackson Lee and white residents backing Whitmire. Whitmire's campaign emphasized crime reduction and received significant fundraising support, including from prominent Republican donors.
Voters in Harris County, Texas, will have one last chance to cast their ballots in the runoff election on Saturday, with approximately 450 polling locations available. The election will determine the City of Houston's leadership for the next four years, including the mayor, city council seats, and city controller. Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth urged eligible voters to participate, emphasizing the importance of the election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and preliminary results will begin to show after 7 p.m., with more results coming in throughout the night.
Former state Rep. William Cogswell leads incumbent Mayor John Tecklenburg in the Charleston mayoral race, with Cogswell receiving 34.98% of the vote compared to Tecklenburg's 32.02%. In the runoff for Charleston City Council District 9, William Tinkler secured nearly 40% of the vote, while his opponent Mike Gastin received almost 27%. The Folly Beach City Council race will be decided in a runoff between Billy Grooms and Ann Peets, who were separated by just 29 votes.
Steven Meiner, the vice mayor of Miami Beach, has been elected as the city's new mayor, defeating Michael Góngora in a runoff election. Meiner received nearly 54% of the vote. Both candidates emphasized the need for improved safety measures, with Góngora advocating for a real-time crime center and Meiner focusing on expanding a prosecutor program to address misdemeanor crimes. Meiner was endorsed by the residents group SOBESafe, while Góngora had the support of the Miami Beach Fraternal Order of Police.