Voters across Texas and Arkansas headed to the polls Tuesday, with major victories in both governors' races and several local contests decided.
Voters across Texas and Arkansas headed to the polls Tuesday, with major victories in both governors' races and several local contests decided.
In Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, becoming the state's first Democratic governor in more than 30 years. Hinojosa's victory ends three decades of Republican control of the governor's office.
In Arkansas, Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders won a second term, defeating Democratic challenger Fred Love and Libertarian Colt Shelby.
Here in Texarkana, Texas, there were no contested city council races this year, and Bowie County's elected officials were largely unopposed.
Across the state line in Texarkana, Arkansas, Tammy Waters defeated Laney Harris to become the city's next mayor. Voters also elected Jennifer Harland in Ward 3, Natasha Crabbe in Ward 4, and Laura Nix in Ward 5.
Republican Lynn McDowell also defeated Ulysses Brewer to become the next Miller County Judge.
Results remain unofficial until certified.
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