Runoff Elections Conclude Today

July 31, 2012 3:20 pm by: Ben Philpott

Polls close tonight at 7 p.m. Photo by athrasher, flickr.com/athrasher.

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Polls close tonight at 7 p.m. in the Republican and Democratic runoff elections.

The U.S. Senate nomination is up for grabs in both parties. In arguably the most high profile runoff, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former state solicitor general Ted Cruz are battling for the GOP nomination. Former State Rep. Paul Sadler faces former teacher Grady Yarbrough in the race for the Democratic nomination.

Locally there are several races to follow – including the Republican nomination in State Senate District 25 where incumbent Jeff Wentworth faces a stiff challenge from Tea Party favorite Donna Campbell. There are also runoffs in the GOP primary for Railroad Commissioner, State Supreme Court and Congressional District 25.

KUT will have full coverage of tonight’s election on KUTnews.org.

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