By the end of primary election day the 435,397 registered voters in Collin County had cast 54,901 ballots in the Democratic and Republican primaries for a 12.6% voter turnout.
5,676 of those ballots were cast in the Democratic Primary and 49,225 Republican Primary ballots were cast. 22,644 Republican ballots and 2,645 Democratic ballots were counted for Election Day - including vote by mail ballots. Between both parties a total of 1,640 vote by mail ballots were cast with the majority being cast for the Republican primary.
The primary took place under interim district maps ordered by a San Antonio federal district court earlier this year while the maps passed by the 2011 Texas legislature and signed by Gov. Rick Perry continue under "preclearance" review by a Washington, D.C. District Court.
Under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, Texas is one of eight states with a history of discrimination that submit congressional redistricting proposals to either the Justice Department or a D.C. court preclearance before they can take effect.
Texas Republicans are threatening redraw the redistricting maps during the 2013 Texas legislative session. GOP Primary voters approved their party's Primary Ballot Proposition #5 that reads, "Redistricting - The Texas Legislature should redraw the court-imposed lines for Congress and State legislative districts in its upcoming session in order to remedy inequities.
As did the rest of Texas, Collin County voters split their votes for the U.S. Senate candidates listed on the Democratic and Republican ballots.
Paul Sadler, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, led a four-person field in the Democratic primary and will continue his quest for nomination in a July 31 runoff –part of an election in which labor-backed candidates performed strongly.
In the runoff, Sadler will face Grady Yarbrough, who is a “perennial candidate” who has run for office in the past as a Republican, according to the AP. The Yarbrough name is vaguely familiar to many Texas Democrats and many voters probably confused Grady Yarbrough for Ken Yarbrough, the Democratic Representative for House District 138 who served in the Texas House from 1993 to 2003. Sean Hubbard, the Democratic newcomer, who had been expected by some pundits to make a US Senate runoff, finished second in Collin County, but last in the field across all of Texas.
Collin Co. Primary Results for the U.S. Senate Seat Democratic Primary Republican Primary Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes % Paul Sadler 1,988 40.6% Ted Cruz 16,578 35.4% Sean Hubbard 1,033 21.1% David Dewhurst 14,331 30.6% Addie Dainell Allen 1,005 20.5% Tom Leppert 12,640 27.0% Grady Yarbrough 866 17.7% Craig James 1994 4.2%
In the Republican primary for the U.S, Senate seat, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst was forced into a runoff against Tea Party darling Ted Cruz, a lawyer, despite spending millions of dollars of his own money on the campaign. Pundits noted that Cruz did better on Election Day than in the early vote, suggesting he has momentum. Dewhurst led Cruz, 45-34, among 1.4 million Republican voters across all of Texas in a combative campaign, but Cruz won Collin Co.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has 45 percent of the Texas wide vote, followed by former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz with 34 percent, and former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert in third place with 13 percent, according to the Associated Press. Dewhurst came up just short of the 50 percent threshold needed to win the nomination outright. The runoff between Dewhurst and Cruz will be held on July 31.
The seat is being vacated by Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who is retiring after three terms, during which she unsuccessfully challenged Gov. Rick Perry in his 2010 primary. Dewhurst has the support of Perry — who despite his national flameout in the GOP presidential primary, remains a powerful force in Texas — as well as former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Cruz, considered the race’s tea party candidate, has attracted right-wing support from the likes of Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC), Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), Sarah Palin and others.
The Republican race for Hutchison's Senate seat got hot in the home stretch of the primary. Dewhurst attacked Cruz on “amnesty for illegal immigrants,” based on Cruz’s board member posts in two national groups. Though the radio ad does not specify the groups, the Houston Chronicle reports that they are the Hispanic Leadership Fund and the Hispanic Alliance for Prosperity Institute. Cruz retaliated, accusing Dewhurst of race-baiting. As the Austin American-Statesman reported, Cruz accused Dewhurst’s campaign of thinking that “anyone with a ‘Z’ in their name is unelectable.”
For the State House District 67 race with Republican candidates John Pitchford, Roger Burns, Jeran Akers, Jeff Leach, and Jon Cole, the top two vote-getters Jon Cole with 32 percent and Jeff Leach with 30 percent of the total vote will face-off in the July 31 runoff. No Democrats are seeking the seat, meaning the winner of the runoff will likely win in November. Retiring State Representative Jerry Madden, who held the seat for two decades has endorsed for House District 67 Runoff.
McKinney resident Scott Sanford defeated Bracy Wilson in the Republican primary for Texas House District 70 seat. With no Democratic challenger, Sanford will go to Austin for the 83rd Legislature in January.
Republican Craig Estes defeated Jim Herblin for the State Senate District 30 seat, Republican Chris Hill defeated Ray Eckenrode for Collin County Commissioners Court Precinct 3 with Republicans, and Democrat Shawn Stevens defeated John Lingenfelder for Democratic Party of Collin County Chair.
Here is a list of Texas Primary Results.
President
Barack Obama (incumbent), Dem
Mitt Romney, GOP
U.S. Senate
Paul Sadler, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Grady Yarbrough, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Ted Cruz, GOP -- Advances to runoff
David Dewhurst, GOP -- Advances to runoff
U.S. House - District 3
Sam Johnson (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 4
Ralph Hall (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 5
Tom Berry, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Linda Mrosko, Dem -- Advances to runoff
U.S. House - District 6
Kenneth Sanders, Dem
Joe Barton (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 7
James Cargas, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Lissa Squiers, Dem -- Advances to runoff
U.S. House - District 7
John Culberson (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 8
Kevin Brady (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 10
Tawana Cadien, Dem
Michael McCaul (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 11
Mike Conaway (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 12
Kay Granger (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 13
Mac Thornberry (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 14
Nick Lampson, Dem
Felicia Harris, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Randy Weber, GOP -- Advances to runoff
U.S. House - District 15
Ruben Hinojosa (incumbent), Dem
Dale Brueggemann, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Eddie Zamora, GOP -- Advances to runoff
U.S. House - District 16
Beto O'Rourke, Dem
Barbara Carrasco, GOP
U.S. House - District 17
Bill Flores (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 19
Randy Neugebauer (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 21
Candace Duval, Dem
Lamar Smith (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 22
Kesha Rogers, Dem
Pete Olson (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 23
Pete Gallego, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Ciro Rodriguez, Dem -- Advances to runoff
U.S. House - District 24
Kenny Marchant (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 25
Wes Riddle, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Roger Williams, GOP -- Advances to runoff
U.S. House - District 27
Rose Harrison, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Jerry Trevino, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Blake Farenthold (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 30
Eddie Bernice Johnson (incumbent), Dem
U.S. House - District 31
John Carter (incumbent), GOP
U.S. House - District 32
Katherine McGovern, Dem
U.S. House - District 33
Domingo Garcia, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Marc Veasey, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Chuck Bradley, GOP
U.S. House - District 34
Denise Blanchard, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Filemon Vela, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Jessica Bradshaw, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Adela Garza, GOP -- Advances to runoff
U.S. House - District 35
Lloyd Doggett (incumbent), Dem
Susan Narvaiz, GOP
U.S. House - District 36
Steve Stockman, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Stephen Takach, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Railroad Commissioner - Term Exp 2012
Warren Chisum, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Christi Craddick, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Railroad Commissioner - Unexpired Term
Greg Parker, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Barry Smitherman (incumbent), GOP -- Advances to runoff
Supreme Court - Place 2
Don Willett (incumbent), GOP
Supreme Court - Place 4
John Devine, GOP -- Advances to runoff
David Medina, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State Board of Education - District 1
Martha Dominguez, Dem
State Board of Education - District 2
Ruben Cortez, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Celeste Sanchez, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Laurie Turner, GOP
State Board of Education - District 3
Marisa Perez, Dem
State Board of Education - District 5
Ken Mercer (incumbent), GOP
State Board of Education - District 6
Traci Jensen, Dem
State Board of Education - District 7
David Bradley (incumbent), GOP
State Board of Education - District 8
Dexter Smith, Dem
Barbara Cargill (incumbent), GOP
State Board of Education - District 9
Thomas Ratliff (incumbent), GOP
State Board of Education - District 10
Tom Maynard, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Rebecca Osborne, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State Board of Education - District 12
Tincy Miller, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Gail Spurlock, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State Board of Education - District 14
Sue Melton, GOP
State Board of Education - District 15
Marty Rowley, GOP
State Senate - District 3
Robert Nichols (incumbent), GOP
State Senate - District 4
Tommy Williams (incumbent), GOP
State Senate - District 5
Charles Schwertner, GOP
State Senate - District 9
Kelly Hancock, GOP
State Senate - District 10
Mark Shelton, GOP
State Senate - District 11
Larry Taylor, GOP
State Senate - District 25
Donna Campbell, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Jeff Wentworth (incumbent), GOP -- Advances to runoff
State Senate - District 28
Robert Duncan (incumbent), GOP
State Senate - District 30
Craig Estes (incumbent), GOP
State Senate - District 31
Kel Seliger (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 2
Dan Flynn (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 3
Cecil Bell, GOP
State House - District 4
Lance Gooden (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 5
Bryan Hughes (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 6
Matt Schaefer, GOP
State House - District 7
David Simpson (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 8
Byron Cook (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 9
Chris Paddie, GOP
State House - District 10
Jim Pitts (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 11
Travis Clardy, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Chuck Hopson (incumbent), GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 12
Tucker Anderson, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 14
John Raney (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 15
Steve Toth, GOP
State House - District 18
John Otto (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 19
James White (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 21
Allan Ritter (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 23
Wayne Faircloth, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Bill Wallace, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 24
Greg Bonnen, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Ryan Sitton, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 26
Jacquie Chaumette, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Rick Miller, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 29
Ed Thompson, GOP
State House - District 33
Scott Turner, GOP
State House - District 35
Oscar Longoria, Dem
State House - District 37
Rene Oliveira (incumbent), Dem
State House - District 39
Mando Martinez (incumbent), Dem
State House - District 40
Terry Canales, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Auggie Hernandez, Dem -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 41
Miriam Martinez, GOP
State House - District 43
Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles, Dem
J. M. Lozano, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Bill Wilson, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 47
Paul Workman (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 53
Harvey Hilderbran (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 55
Ralph Sheffield (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 56
Charles Anderson (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 57
Trent Ashby, GOP
State House - District 59
Sid Miller (incumbent), GOP -- Advances to runoff
J. D. Sheffield, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 64
Myra Crownover (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 65
Ron Simmons, GOP
State House - District 67
Jon Cole, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Jeff Leach, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 68
Trent McKnight, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Drew Springer, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 70
Scott Sanford, GOP
State House - District 73
Doug Miller (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 74
Poncho Nevarez, Dem
Thomas Kincaid, GOP
State House - District 75
Mary Gonzalez, Dem
State House - District 77
Marisa Marquez (incumbent), Dem
State House - District 80
Tracy King (incumbent), Dem
State House - District 83
Charles Perry (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 85
Phil Stephenson, GOP
State House - District 88
Ken King, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Jim Landtroop (incumbent), GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 90
Lon Burnam (incumbent), Dem
State House - District 91
Stephanie Klick, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Ken Sapp, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 92
Jonathan Strickland, GOP
State House - District 93
Matt Krause, GOP
State House - District 94
Diane Patrick (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 95
Nicole Collier, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Jesse Gaines, Dem -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 96
Bill Zedler (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 97
Craig Goldman, GOP
State House - District 98
Giovanni Capriglione, GOP
State House - District 101
Chris Turner, Dem
State House - District 106
Pat Fallon, GOP
State House - District 110
Toni Rose, Dem
State House - District 114
Bill Keffer, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Jason Villalba, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 115
Steve Nguyen, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Bennett Ratliff, GOP -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 117
Philip Cortez, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Tina Torres, Dem -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 121
Joe Straus (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 125
Justin Rodriguez, Dem
State House - District 127
Dan Huberty (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 129
John Davis (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 131
Alma Allen (incumbent), Dem
State House - District 132
Bill Callegari (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 133
Jim Murphy (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 136
Tony Dale, GOP
State House - District 137
Gene Wu, Dem -- Advances to runoff
State House - District 138
Dwayne Bohac (incumbent), GOP
State House - District 143
Doug Weiskopf, GOP
State House - District 144
Mary Ann Perez, Dem
David Pineda, GOP
State House - District 146
Borris Miles (incumbent), Dem
State House - District 147
Garnet Coleman (incumbent), Dem
State House - District 149
Dianne Williams, GOP
State House - District 150
Debbie Riddle (incumbent), GOP
Appeals Court - 8th - Chief Justice - Unexpired
Ann McClure (incumbent), Dem
Appeals Court - 10th - Chief Justice
Tom Gray (incumbent), GOP
Appeals Court - 3rd - Place 3
Scott Field, GOP
Appeals Court - 4th - Place 7
Rebeca Martinez, Dem
Appeals Court - 5th - Place 2
David Evans, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Bill Whitehill, GOP -- Advances to runoff
Appeals Court - 5th - Place 9
David Lewis, GOP
Appeals Court - 6th - Place 2
Bailey Moseley, GOP
Appeals Court - 8th - Place 2
Marcos Lizarraga, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Yvonne Rodriguez, Dem -- Advances to runoff
Appeals Court - 11th - Place 2 - Unexpired Term
Mike Willson, GOP
Appeals Court - 13th - Place 4
Bradford Condit, GOP
Dem Proposition - 1 - In-State Status
In Favor,
Dem Proposition - 2 - Affordable Colleges
In Favor,
Dem Proposition - 3 - Legalize Casinos
In Favor,
GOP Proposition - 1 - School Choice
In Favor,
GOP Proposition - 2 - Federal Budget
In Favor,
GOP Proposition - 3 - Public Prayer
In Favor,
GOP Proposition - 4 - Limit Spending
In Favor,
GOP Proposition - 5 - Redraw Districts
In Favor,
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