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Leander ISD voters reject proposed tax rate increase

Leander ISD voters have not approved the district’s proposed tax rate increase, known as Proposition A.

A closer look: Voting totals show 47,863 votes, or 55.2%, against Proposition A as opposed to 38,772 votes, or 44.8%, in favor. The tax rate will return to the rate approved during the Aug. 17 board meeting of $1.0869 per $100 valuation.

Keep in mind: All results remain unofficial until they are canvassed.

 
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Voters approve newcomers Chitra Nedun, Jason Embry for Leander ISD board of trustees

Leander ISD residents cast votes Nov. 3 for several Leander ISD board of trustee seats.

The details: Travis County and Williamson County election results show:

  • Chitra Nedun leads with 23,168 votes (35.9%) against Perla Muñoz Hopkins' 20,690 votes (32.1%) and Meg Dean's 20,684 votes (32.0%) for Place 2

  • Jason Embry leads with 40,012 votes (65.7%) against incumbent Paul Gauthier's 20,934 votes (34.3%) for Place 7

Of note: All results are unofficial until canvassed.

 
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Other early voting results for races impacting Leander, Liberty Hill

Initial voting results are in. Here are the local races and ballot measures impacting Leander and Liberty Hill:

Find additional election results on the Community Impact election website.

 
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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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