Brazos County Election Results: A Deep Dive
As the dust settles on the recent elections in Brazos County, residents are buzzing with discussion about the outcomes! With a voter turnout of 69.62%, a significant portion of the community engaged in the democratic process, making their voices heard.
Presidential Election Results
In the race for President and Vice President, the Republican duo of Donald J. Trump and JD Vance secured a solid victory with 61.69% of the votes, tallying 56,544 votes. On the other hand, the Democratic pairing of Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz garnered 36.74%, with 33,671 votes. It’s clear voters leaned towards the Republicans this election cycle.
Senatorial Showdown
Just a step down the ballot, we saw Ted Cruz dominate the U.S. Senate race, receiving 59.09% of the votes in Brazos County with 54,032 tallies, while Collin Allred collected 37.93% with 34,681 votes.
Congressional and State Representation
Brazos County residents also voted in the congressional race for District 10, where Michael T. McCaul seized 63.37% (or 57,052 votes) against Theresa Boisseau, who brought in 33.61%.
In the Texas House races, Trey Wharton had a remarkable showing in District 12 with 73.39%, while Paul Dyson claimed victory in District 14 with a solid 60.50% of the votes.
Local Legislative Elections
Moving to the local council races, Bryans’ SMD 3 saw Jared Salvato take a commanding lead with 80.10% of the votes. Meanwhile, in SMD 4, James Edge earned a respectable 66.62%, and Marca Ewers-Shurtleff won in SMD 5 with just over 59%.
Over in College Station, David White claimed victory in Place 3 with 73.06%, while Melissa McIlhaney won Place 4 with 69.33%. However, the race for Place 6 was extremely close, with Scott Shafer edging out Tre Watson by a mere 0.78%.
Propositions Pass with Flying Colors
Two significant propositions appeared on the ballot this election. Proposition A, regarding the adoption of a stock law requiring cattle to be fenced, received overwhelming support with 72.09% (or 55,539 votes) in favor. Proposition B, similarly aimed at requiring other livestock to be fenced, passed with a resounding 73.30% approval.
Continuing the Conversation
While these results are unofficial and will be finalized after provisional and late absentee ballots are counted in the coming days, the community is certainly engaged. With approximately 450 provisional ballots and 700 late absentee and military ballots yet to be tallied, many are eagerly awaiting the final numbers.
Looking Ahead
As new officials prepare to step into their roles, it’s an exciting time in Brazos County. The commitment to serve, especially seen in young candidates like Valen Cepak, showcases a future that is bright with possibility. Cepak, though unsuccessful this time, has inspired many by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to run and the experience gained.
As we move forward, the community is not only celebrating victories but also reflecting on ways to further engage and improve the democratic process. After all, every vote counts, and each election shapes the future of our neighborhoods!
