All 468 of 468 voting centers were reporting results, according to the Dallas County elections website. The propositions had strong support from voters. Then Came The Pandemic. He reports and writes stories for the website and contributes pieces to KERA radio. Gates had a significant lead over Miller throughout the evening – 66% to 34%. Jackson plans to focus on boosting student achievement – and fostering unity as new members join the school board. Summary | Auto-Scroll: City/School Election - Un-Official Results November 5, 2019. "The idea behind that endorsement and the money that came with it is fairly unclear.". “We now have a changing, diverse population that’s not going to accept this old patriarchal view of ‘I’m going to make decisions because I know what’s best for you,’” Peoples says. Information is in an Adobe PDF format. 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In southern Dallas, District 3 incumbent Casey Thomas had a commanding lead – about 70% – despite facing four opponents. Mayor Betsy Price is running as a steady hand to steer the fast-growing city into the future. And in District 7, incumbent Kevin Felder was trailing three other candidates. The bond money would build up to 17 schools, as well as buy buses and enhance security and technology and other campus improvements. Nine people were running to replace Mayor Mike Rawlings, who is term-limited. #JohnsonForDallas", "Proud to be endorsed by a brilliant trifecta of the Dallas #TxLege delegation's newest and most talented House members: @Carl_sherman_tx, @TerryforTexas, & @ForHD65! She’s seeking her 5th term as mayor. However, in the event a vacancy on the City Council arises, a special election is held in accordance with the Texas Election Code. The serious impact caused by the COVID pandemic and the need to follow guidelines recommended by many local, county and state disaster declarations is our main concern. In other election matters, Garland voters approved $420 million in bonds to pay for city facilities and infrastructure. The city of Dallas, Texas, held general elections for mayor and all 14 seats on the city council on May 4, 2019.A runoff election was scheduled for June 8, 2019. Learn more about the Fort Worth mayor's race. Click button to view Historical Election Results. He figured they would pick builder-developer Mike Ablon – instead, they picked Eric Johnson. “At this point, things look good,” Johnson told supporters Saturday night. “This is a place that’s making a difference. The proposition passed with more than 80 percent support. Five candidates — all Democrats — were on Tuesday's ballot vying for the State House seat to serve out the remainder of Johnson's term. Peoples says she hears from a lot of residents who feel like City Hall just doesn’t listen to them, at least not the way it listens to moneyed interests. “No, we have a bright, intelligent, growing community and they want a leadership that is responsive to them and that’s going to listen to them.”, “I can’t promise you we will win tonight, but I promise you that Betsy Price isn’t sleeping well right now.” pic.twitter.com/B9WbbQaZIu. He points out one sign of the lack of a clear front runner: The Dallas Citizens Council, a powerful group of business leaders, announced it would not endorse a candidate. No one got more than half the votes. “I look forward to serving on the Fort Worth ISD school board because education and the process of educating are two of my great passions,” Darr told KERA. The district, home to about 14,000 students, says more than five times as many students are enrolled now compared to about a decade ago -- and officials say enrollment is projected to more than double by 2025. This page covers the city council elections. Not all Fort Worth City Council members faced challengers, but all council members retained their seats, despite an effort by progressive groups to upset the status quo. Felder generated headlines earlier this year after he was accused of hitting someone on a scooter and leaving the scene. I am grateful that he is supporting our campaign to provide the unifying, constructive leadership that Dallas needs. The top two vote-getters were Karla Garcia with Dallas County Promise and real estate agent Camile White. “I’m very, very pleased with how this has turned out and I’m very pleased with all of the work that all of us who work on this campaign have done.”. Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair Deborah Peoples says she’s the change agent that residents far from the city’s halls of power need to make Fort Worth work for them. Williams said at his victory speech, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “I think our message is going to continue to resonate – about accountability and transparency, safe, strong neighborhoods,” Griggs said. He's discussed breaking news live on various public radio programs, including The Takeaway, Here & Now and Texas Standard, as well as radio and TV programs in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. KERA’s Christy Robinson contributed to this report. Dallas County Auditor 210 N. 10th St. Adel, Ia 50003 515.993.6914 ... For additional questions please contact the Dallas County Elections Department at (214) 819-6300. In the Dallas school district, there will be a runoff election in District 4. 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Election Results: Johnson, Griggs Lead Dallas Mayor's Race; Price Re-Elected In Fort Worth. Last Updated: 11/5/2019 8:53:42 PM. The County of Dallas - State of Texas Dallas County Elections - Toni Pippins-Poole, Elections Administrator Upcoming Election Information Register / Voter Lookup / View Personal Sample Ballot In northern Dallas, incumbent Jennifer Staubach Gates faced a prominent challenger: Laura Miller, a former mayor. In Collin County, the Allen school district's $423 million bond election was failing. "I've worked up close & personal with Rep. Johnson...he's demonstrated the qualities that will surely result in him being the greatest Mayor in Dallas' history." Other top vote-getters included Lynn McBee, CEO of an education nonprofit, in third with 14%, and developer Mike Ablon in fourth with 13%. Her journalism roots run deep: She spent a decade and a half in newspapers – including seven years at The Dallas Morning News, where she covered education and won the Livingston Award for National Reporting, which is given annually to the best journalists across the country under age 35. Thank you, Senator! The city of Dallas, Texas, held general elections for mayor and all 14 seats on the city council on May 4, 2019.A runoff election was scheduled for June 8, 2019.