On Super Tuesday, the polls have closed in Texas for the 2024 primary election, marking a crucial moment in shaping the political landscape both nationally and locally. Here’s a breakdown of the key races and results from the Lone Star State.

National and State Races

Presidential Nominees

Voters across Texas participated in selecting the Republican and Democrat presidential nominees. The outcome of these races will significantly impact the direction of the country.

U.S. Senate Race

In one of the most closely watched contests, voters decided on the Democrat who will challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in the upcoming November elections.

Local Elections in Central Texas

Travis County District Attorney Democratic Primary

Local elections in Central Texas, such as the Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney, saw a significant turnout as voters made their voices heard on issues close to home.

County Sheriff Primaries

Several counties in Texas held primaries for sheriff, reflecting the importance of law enforcement in communities. Here are the results for select sheriff races:

Hays County Sheriff – Democratic Primary

• Alex Villalobos
• Absentee Voting: 635
• Early Voting: 5,078
• Election Day: 3,994
• Total: 9,707
• Daniel Law
• Absentee Voting: 397
• Early Voting: 2,373
• Election Day: 1,578
• Total: 4,348

Bastrop County Sheriff – Republican Primary

• Jeff ‘Gogo’ Gogolewski: 4,074
• Maurice Cook: 5,772
• Gregg Castillo: 605

Caldwell County Sheriff – Republican Primary

• Mike Lane
• Absentee Voting: 58
• Early Voting: 1,546
• Election Day: 1,129
• Total: 2,733
• Alberto Luna
• Absentee Voting: 8
• Early Voting: 581
• Election Day: 364
• Total: 953

Llano County Sheriff – Republican Primary

• Marquis Cantu
• Absentee Voting: 146
• Early Voting: 2,378
• Election Day: 1,222
• Total: 3,746
• Les Hartman
• Absentee Voting: 122
• Early Voting: 1,386
• Election Day: 943
• Total: 2,451

Gillespie County Sheriff – Republican Primary

• Nick Krupa: 1,976
• Chris Ayala: 2,729
• Buddy Mills: 3,327

The results of these races will have immediate implications for the respective communities as they navigate law enforcement and public safety issues.

Shaping Texas’ Political Landscape

Super Tuesday 2024 has concluded in Texas, with voters making critical decisions in both national and local races. The outcomes of these elections will shape the political landscape of Texas and influence the direction of policies at various levels of government. As the results are analyzed and interpreted, the impact on communities and governance will become clearer in the days and months ahead. Stay tuned to TLNA7 Austin for further updates and insights into the implications of these election results.

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