Where the two ⦠(Robert W. Hart/Special ⦠Posted By: Imright, 7/27/2021 10:56:27 PM FORT WORTH â A runoff for a U.S. House seat in Texas on Tuesday, July 27 came down to two Republicans in a race to succeed Rep. Ron Wright, who in February became the first member of ⦠Election ⦠Overall, both candidates tout their conservative bona fides as a reason why they should represent Texasâs 6th Congressional District. That is becoming clear as campaigning ramps up for the May 1 contest, when 23 candidates â including 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats â will be on the ballot in Texasâ 6th Congressional District. Itâs unusual to have two Republicans in the final pairing for a Congressional seat. Ellzey will succeed the ⦠Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, July 27, 2021 as the date for special runoff election to fill the 6th Congressional District seat vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright. Texas Special Election Results: Sixth Congressional District & FFvC. Jake Ellzey declared victory in a runoff election for a U.S. House seat Tuesday night with a 2,154 vote lead and 90% of polling places reporting.. Ellzey and Wright. March 04, 2021 Submit your absentee ballot now in this special election for federal office. Today, voters across Texas are voting in municipal elections. Texas has scheduled a Special Runoff Election on July 27, 2021, to fill its U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 6th Congressional District of the late Representative Ron Wright. The seat has been open since Republican Rep. Ron Wright died in February. Trumpâs influence has been waning in the district even before this special election. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Tuesday, July 27 ⦠The general election will be held November 2, 2021. The May 1 special election in this suburban Dallas-Fort Worth district was caused by Wright's death last month, and could be the first competitive congressional race of 2021. While leaning Republican, the district has become more competitive in recent cycles. Under Texas law, all qualified candidates, regardless of ⦠Jake Ellzey (R) and Susan Wright (R) are running to fill the vacancy left by Rep. Ronald Wright (R), who died from COVID-19 related complications on Feb. 7. Republicans Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey are in a July 27, 2021 runoff for Texasâ Congressional District 6⦠Republican State Rep. Jake Ellzey won Tuesdayâs special runoff election for the North Texas congressional seat left by the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, defeating Ronâs widow, Susan Wright, and setting up yet another special election. U.S. Representative District 6 Candidate Ballot Order. Jake Ellzey, a state legislator and former political foe of Ron Wright, is challenging her. Primaries are scheduled for August 3, 2021. "Governor Abbott Sets Special Election Date For 6th Congressional District" â Office of the Texas Governor, February 23, 2021 Share this: This page is archived , ⦠Election updates: Ellzey leads Wright for Texas congressional seat. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas â The date for the special runoff election in the 6th District race has been set. Jake Ellzey Defeats Susan Wright In Runoff Special Election For Texas' 6th Congressional District SeatRepublican state lawmaker Jake Ellzey has ⦠State Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Waxahachie, won the Texas 6th Congressional District seat Tuesday night against Susan Wright in a special runoff election after the death of U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington, in February. Jake Ellzey (R) and Susan Wright (R) are running to fill the vacancy left by Rep. Ronald Wright (R), who died from COVID-19 related complications on Feb. 7. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of Texas, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the State ofTexas, do hereby order a special runoff election to be held in Congressional District 6 on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, for the purpose of electing a U.S. Representative for Congressional District 6 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Ron Wright. The results of Saturday's special election in Texas' 6th Congressional District are being seen as a blow to Democrats and the popularity of President Joe Biden after no Democrats earned enough votes to advance to a runoff race. Texasâ 6th Congressional District will hold a special election runoff on July 27. Few variations in coverage separate the candidates, giving the race in North Texas the texture of a GOP main. It includes parts of Arlington, which is also holding a mayoral election on Saturday. Jake Ellzey Defeats Susan Wright In Runoff Special Election For Texas' 6th Congressional District SeatRepublican state lawmaker Jake Ellzey has ⦠Gov. Texas' 6th Congressional District spans part of three North Texas counties -- Tarrant, Ellis and Navarro. 1. 2021 Special Runoff Election for Congressional District 6 â July 27, 2021. Congressional District 6 candidate Jake Ellzey talks with supporters during an evening fundraiser at Legal Draft in Arlington, Texas on July 14,, 2021. Greg Abbott sets July 27 as date of special election runoff to ⦠Jillson predicts it will be unlikely that Independent and Democratic voters turn out in large enough numbers on what is expected to be a scorching hot day to cast their ballots in opposition to the Trump-backed candidate. On March 10, 2021, Marcia Fudge resigned her seat in the United States House of Representatives after being confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Biden administration. Texas' 6th Congressional District To Be Decided Today In A Special Election Runoff. Updated 6:41 PM ET, Wed May 12, 2021 Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey. TX-06: Meet the candidates in the race for Texas' open congressional seat A special election will be held May 1 to fill the seat held by Ron Wright until he died in early February. On May 1, 2021, voters in Texasâ 6th Congressional District had to choose from 23⦠Beyond the Basics â An In-Depth Look at 2021 US Special Election Audiences According to unofficial returns, Ellzey maintained a slight lead over Wright in Ellis and Tarrant counties by 8:30 p.m. CNN â Texas state Rep. Jake Ellzey will win the special election runoff in Texasâ$2 6th Congressional District, CNN projects â without the endorsement of ⦠The general election will be held November 2, 2021. Republican State Rep. Jake Ellzey won Tuesdayâs special runoff election for the North Texas congressional seat left by the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, defeating Ronâs widow Susan Wright and setting up yet another special election. Trump defeated Biden in Texas, a state where Democrats hope to make inroads. ARLINGTON, Texas - The special election for the 6th Congressional District was one of the major races people kept an eye here in North Texas as people cast their ballots Saturday. Wright was the main vote-getter to emerge from a crowded area of almost two dozen candidates for Texasâ sixth Congressional District in Might, together with getting greater than 4,000 votes than runner-up Ellzey. Longtime Republican activist Susan Wright is trying to succeed her late husband. Jake Ellzey, a state legislator and former political foe of Ron Wright, is challenging her. Jake Ellzey (R) and Susan Wright (R) are running to fill the vacancy left by Rep. Ronald Wright (R), who died from COVID-19 related complications on Feb. 7. Texas Congressional District 6 includes Ellis and Navarro counties and a portion of Tarrant County. Election Information & Turnout Data. Texas 6th District U.S. House special election results. A crowded congressional special election in Texas' 6th District could give Republicans a first look at Donald Trump's staying power in the party ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Election Information & Turnout Data. Below is a cumulative count of votes from all three counties. There are two possible elections, but only one may be necessary. Texas State Representative Jake Ellzey has won the special election runoff in Texas' 6th district, The Associated Press projects. Rep. Palmer questions Speaker Pelosi's role in Jan. 6 riot. May 1, 2021: Texas Special Election in U.S. Congressional District 6*** Service members, eligible family members, and overseas citizens who are registering to vote for the first time can use the automated Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) completion tool available at ⦠Texas will hold a Special General Election on May 1, 2021, to fill the 6th Congressional District House seat of the late Representative Ron Wright. 2021 Ohio's 11th congressional district special election. Congressional District 6 candidate Jake Ellzey talks with supporters during an evening fundraiser at Legal Draft in Arlington, Texas on July 14,, 2021. Longtime Republican activist Susan Wright is trying to succeed her late husband. Both [â¦] The 2021 Texas's 6th congressional district special election was held on May 1, 2021. A special election to fill the seat representing Ohio's 15th Congressional District in the U.S. House will be held in 2021. Texas 6th Congressional District Special Runoff Election Results July 27, 2021 by Max Gowins Voters in Texasâs 6th Congressional District are again heading to the polls today to vote in a runoff for the special election back in early May. Few variations in coverage separate the candidates, giving the race in North Texas the texture of a GOP main. The seat has been vacant since incumbent Republican Ron Wright died on February 7, 2021 of COVID-19. ET. "Susan Wright will be a terrific Congresswoman (TX ⦠Perhaps endorsements mattered but more along the lines of Texas endorsements. Former President Donald Trump carried the district by just 3 points, 51-48 percent, last November, down from a 54-42 percent victory in 2016. A runoff for a Texas' 6th Congressional District is set between Republican Susan Wright, whose husband was the first member of Congress to die after being diagnosed with COVID-19, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-Dist. 10). Democrat Jana Lynne Sanchez was narrowly locked out of the runoff, which has long been GOP territory. That is becoming clear as campaigning ramps up for the May 1 contest, when 23 candidates â including 11 Republicans and 10 Democrats â will be on the ballot in Texasâ 6th Congressional District. Filed Under: 6th Congressional District, DFW News, Jake Ellzey, Runoff Election, Susan Wright FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) â A runoff for a U.S. House seat in Texas on Tuesday, July 27 came down to two Republicans in a race to succeed Rep. Ron Wright, who in February became the first member of Congress to die after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Election ⦠Democrats running to replace the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R ⦠Voters to decide, but district remains red. Candidate Ballot Order. CBS News - Texas State Representative Jake Ellzey has won the special election runoff in Texas' 6th district, The Associated Press projects. The early voting period for this runoff election will begin Monday, July 19, 2021. With 98% of precincts reporting, Ellzey received 53% of the vote and Wright received 47% of the vote. on Monday endorsed candidate Susan Wright in the crowded GOP primary for a special House race in Texas's 6th Congressional District. There are two possible elections, but only one may be necessary. Texas state Rep. Jake Ellzey will win the special election runoff in Texasâ 6th Congressional District, CNN projects â without the endorsement of Donald Trump. The election was the first test of the Texas electorate since President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. Proclamation (PDF) Candidate Listing Information. Proclamation (PDF) Candidate Listing Information. https://ballotpedia.org/Texas'_6th_Congressional_District_special_election,_2021 Jake Ellzey Defeats Susan Wright In Runoff Special Election For Texasâ 6th Congressional District Seat. The 6th Congressional District has long been a Republican one but has gradually seen changes, as many other districts have, with suburban voters. The State of Texas will conduct a special election on Saturday, May 1, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the 6th Congressional District. Texas State Representative Jake Ellzey has won the special election runoff in Texasâ 6th district, The Associated Press projects.Ellzey will succeed the late Congressman Ron Wright, who died in February from COVID-19 complications.. Ellzey narrowly lost to ⦠The special election will fill the vacancy left by Ronald Wright (R), who died from complications related to COVID-19. Thatâs because this is a special election, and more than 20 candidates from both parties competed in the May 1 preliminary round. Texas Special Election Results: Sixth Congressional District Representative Ron Wright of Texas died early this year from complications of Covid-19. On May 1, 2021, a Special General Election was held, with no candidate achieving a majority vote. Jul. On Saturday, voters will decide who among 23 candidates â 11 ⦠Texasâ 6th Congressional District will hold a special election runoff on July 27. Election day is July 27th. U.S. Representative District 6 The filing deadline was May 17, 2021. Updated May 2, 2021 at 3:55 p.m. 26âVoters from across North Texas will head to the polls on Tuesday to select who they'd like to represent Texas' 6th Congressional District. In the 6th Congressional District, they are also voting in a special election for an open Congressional seat after Rep. Ron Wright passed away after a battle with cancer further complicated by COVID-19. The election has ended with a runoff between Wright (R) and Ellzey (R). Texas' 6th Congressional District To Be Decided Today In A Special Election Runoff. Navarro Countyâs unofficial results of the Congressional District 6 special runoff election show Susan Wright take the lead with 1,789 votes, against Jake Ellzey, 1,398. Washington (CNN) The special runoff election in Texas' 6th Congressional ⦠Texas 6th covers all of Ellis and Navarro Counties, as well as southeastern Tarrant County. Wright was the main vote-getter to emerge from a crowded area of practically two dozen candidates for Texasâ sixth Congressional District in Might, together with getting greater than 4,000 votes than runner-up Ellzey. On April 19, early voting began in a special election to fill the seat representing Texasâ 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Texasâ 6th Congressional District will hold a special election runoff on July 27. Jake Ellzey (R) defeated Susan Wright (R) in a special runoff election in Texasâ 6th Congressional District. Voters to decide, but district remains red. Texas Congressional District 6 runoff election set for July 27 | The Texas Tribune Gov. Below is a cumulative count of votes from all three counties. Trumpâs Candidate Loses In Texas Special Election. Everything You Need To Know About The Special Election In Texasâs 6th District. "Governor Abbott Sets Special Election Date For 6th Congressional District" â Office of the Texas Governor, February 23, 2021 Share this: This page is archived , and is no longer publicly editable. Democrats view North Texas congressional special election with mix of optimism, caution. Bean is trying to rebound from losing a Texas House District 93 race against incumbent Republican Matt Krause. Moses is making his first run for public office, while Lassiter was a 2021 candidate for the Fort Worth City Council. Overview and Live Results: Texas 6th Congressional District Special Election July 27, 2021 Despite being the most competitive of four vacant House districts, we know for sure that a Republican will win Tuesday's special election in Texas' 6th congressional district. Credit: AP ⦠The 6th Congressional District includes a chunk of southeast Tarrant County and stretches down through Ellis and Navarro counties. Both Sanchez and Biden performed credibly, but in the end, Trump won Texasâ 38 electoral votes, and one Republican or the other will represent the stateâs 6th Congressional District. Primaries are scheduled for August 3, 2021. Today, voters across Texas are voting in municipal elections. 2021 Special Runoff Election for Congressional District 6 â July 27, 2021. Jake Ellzey (R) defeated Susan Wright (R) in a special runoff in Texasâs 6th Congressional District, dealing a blow to former President Trump, who had backed Wright in the race, the Dallas Morning News reports. Jake Ellzey (R) and Susan Wright (R) are running to fill the vacancy left by Rep. Ronald Wright (R), who died from COVID-19 related complications on Feb. 7. Ellzey will succeed ⦠Jake Ellzey defeats Susan Wright in runoff election for Texas' 6th congressional district, AP projects - Flipboard A special election to fill the seat representing Texas' 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House was held in 2021. 1. The filing deadline was May 17, 2021. Ellzey and Wright. Early Voting Begins Today in the Texas 6th Congressional District Special Election July 19, 2021 Early voting begins today and continues until Friday, July 23rd in the runoff election for Texas 6th Congressional District. Texas has scheduled a Special General Election on May 1, 2021, to fill its U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 6th Congressional District of the late Representative Ron Wright. A special election to fill the seat representing Ohio's 15th Congressional District in the U.S. House will be held in 2021. The runoff race for the Texas House of Representatives District 6 between two Republicans, Jake Ellzey and Susan Wright, was determined by voters on July 27, 2021. Well, it seems that FFvC still has a lot of sway in some Repug circles. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, by Staff Original Article. Republicans Susan Wright, Jake Ellzey advance to runoff in Texas' 6th District special election By Ethan Cohen, Adam Levy and Clare Foran , CNN Updated 1749 GMT (0149 HKT) May 2, 2021 Voters to decide runoff election in Texasâ 6th Congressional District on July 27 Texasâ 6th Congressional District will hold a special election runoff on July 27. The 6th Congressional District includes a chunk of southeast Tarrant County and stretches down through Ellis and Navarro counties. 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