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Voters turn down $567M Comal ISD bond, unofficial results show

Unofficial voting results in Guadalupe, Comal, Bexar, Kendall and Hays counties are showing that both propositions under the proposed $567 million Comal ISD bond have failed.

The update: Approximately 51,546 voters or 59.5%, voted against Proposition A, with 35,057 voters, or 40.5%, voting for it. Approximately 51,802 voters or 59.7%, voted against Proposition B, with 34,981 voters, or 40.3%, voting for it.

All precincts are reporting, but results are unofficial until canvassed. Comal ISD officials have not released a statement as of press time.

 
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Democrats declare victory in Texas governor, lieutenant governor races

Two Democratic state lawmakers declared victory in the races for Texas governor and lieutenant governor Nov. 3.

What's happening: Speaking at an Austin watch party, Gina Hinojosa told supporters that the "trust they placed in her was not a blank check." Vikki Goodwin pointed to changes she hoped to make as lieutenant governor and president of the Texas Senate.

"We are on a mission to fight back against the systemic destruction of our rights, our public education and our democracy," Goodwin said.

Both women are state representatives from Austin. Hinojosa is poised to become the state's first Latina governor, while Goodwin would become the first female lieutenant governor.

More context: Republican Gov. Greg Abbott conceded to Hinojosa earlier Nov. 3, while Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement calling the election "fair."

"I love our state," Abbott said to his crowd of supporters in Austin. "It's been an honor to serve it. I know we are leaving Texas in far better shape than it's ever been."

 
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James Talarico projected to become Texas' next US senator

Polls across Texas closed at 7 p.m. in the Nov. 3 election, bringing a competitive race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico to a close.

What's happening: Initial results from early voting and mail-in ballots showed Talarico with an early lead over Paxton, although outcomes could change as more counties publish early voting totals and begin reporting results from Election Day.

The winner of the Nov. 3 election will replace Sen. John Cornyn, who lost his reelection bid to Paxton earlier this year. Each state has two U.S. senators, and the new senator will work alongside Republican Ted Cruz.

What they're saying: In August, Talarico told Community Impact his top priority was to "tackle corruption to bring down costs for working people," while Paxton said he would prioritize "lowering costs, restoring the American Dream and keeping Texas a safe place." Libertarian candidate Ted Brown said he was in favor of policies based on "personal freedom, economic freedom, digital privacy [and] anti-foreign military intervention."

Read Community Impact's full Q&A with the three candidates here.

 
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Track unofficial voting results for Central Texas State House reps

Nearly all state House of Representatives seats are contested across Central Texas this November. As of 8:25 p.m., tens of thousands of votes have been counted across the region.

Democratic incumbent Sheryl Cole is seeking re-election in the only unopposed state House race in the Austin area. Her seat, House District 46, includes parts of Austin, Manor and Pflugerville.

 
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See early voting results for 8 U.S. House races throughout Central Texas

Voters across Central Texas cast ballots on Nov. 3 for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incomplete, unofficial voting results from the Texas Secretary of State's office show the following early leaders in eight districts:

  • District 10: Republican Chris Gober leads Democrat Caitlin Rourk.
  • District 11: Republican August Pfluger leads Democrat Claire Reynolds.
  • District 17: Republican Pete Sessions leads Democrat Casey Shepard.
  • District 21: Republican Mark Teixeira leads Democrat Kristin Hook.
  • District 27: Republican Michael Cloud leads Democrat Tanya Lloyd.
  • District 31: Republican John Carter leads Democrat Justin Early and Green Party candidate Greg Stoker.
  • District 35: Democrat Johnny Garcia leads Republican Carlos De La Cruz.
  • District 37: Democrat Greg Casar leads Republican Lauren Peña.

Keep in mind: Results are unofficial until canvassed, and the article will be updated as results are released.

 

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