Four legislative seats have been decided in special elections runoffs that took place today. HD 13 was vacated by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst when she decided to run for the Senate; HD 17 was vacated by Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt who took a job with the Texas Agriculture Commission; and two seats became open, SD 26 and HD 123, with Sen. Leticia Van de Putte and Rep. Mike Villarreal running for Mayor of San Antonio.
Election Night Returns
HD 13*
With 57.14% of the votes – Leighton Schubert defeated Carolyn Cerny Bilski.
HD 17*
John Cyrier received 52.06% of the votes over candidate Brent Golemon.
HD 123*
Diego Bernal earning 63.66% of the votes defeated Nunzio Previtera.
SD 26*
Rep. Jose Menendez with 59.04% of the votes defeated Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer. Another special election will now be necessary to fill HD 124.
*100% of the precincts reporting