Politics & Government
Wesley Hunt Wins U.S. 7 Republican Primary Election In Texas
Six Republicans are on the primary ballot Tuesday, vying to compete against incumbent Democrat Lizzie Fletcher in November.
In the Republican primary for U.S. House 7 in Texas, Wesley Hunt bested his Republican opponents to win the primary election, according to The Texas Tribune. Hunt will face incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher in the November general election. Fletcher is running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.
The seventh congressional district in Texas has its home in Houston and spans the areas west of the city in Harris County.
Below are the latest vote totals from The Secreatary of State's Office as of midnight for the candidates on the ballot in the Republican primary:
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Maria Espinoza: 1,335
Wesley Hunt:15,066
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Jim Noteware: 427
Kyle Preston: 579
Laique Rehman: 214
Cindy Siegel: 6,900
According to the Tribune, less than 1 percent of precincts are reporting results.
Check back here as results begin to come in from the Harris County Clerk's Office.
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