Republican Brian Harrison (left) received the most votes with 4,645 votes or 41%, and Republican John Wray (right) came in with 4,059 votes or 36%.
Gov. Abbott sets Tuesday, Sept. 28 as special runoff election for House District 10
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott set Sept. 28 for the special election runoff to replace former state Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Waxahachie.
The runoff features two Republicans: John Wray, Ellzey’s predecessor in the seat, and Brian Harrison, the former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under former President Donald Trump. Harrison finished first in the eight-way special election late last month, getting 41% of the vote to 36% for Wray.
Ellzey was elected to US House of Representaive District 10 to fill the seat left by the death of Congressman Ron Wright.
Ellzey endorsed Wray to succeed him, while Harrison’s top supporter is U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
The runoff is already contentious, with the candidates trading accusations of deceptive campaign tactics.
Voters will be required to show one of the seven approved forms of photo identification or voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID will be able to execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and provide a supporting form of identification.
More information at www.co.ellis.tx.us/elections or call (972) 825-5195.