Candidates opposed to critical race theory swept Saturday s race in Southlake
School district had been embroiled in bitter controversy for nine months
Last summer, plans for diversity training were announced after offensive video
Conservative parents fiercely opposed plan, saying it called for diversity police
Others insisted new curriculum was needed to battle racism and inequity
Now, candidates opposing the diversity plan win board seats by wide margins
It comes amid a national debate over critical race theory in classrooms
Southlake s May 2021 Election Results Are In
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Southlakeâs May 2021 election results are in. John Huffman will act as Southlakeâs new mayor after winning 70.54% of the vote, earning 6,618 votes. His opponent Debra Edmondson received 29.46% of the vote, or 2,764 votes.Â
In the Southlake City Council Place 2 election, Randy Robbins received 70.4% of the vote, or 6,523 votes. His opponent Sabreena Hakemy received 29.6% of the vote, or 2,742 votes.Â
In the Southlake City Council Place 5 election, Amy Torres-Lepp received 69.94% of the vote, or 6,515 votes. Her opponent Elisha Rurka earned 30.06% of the vote, or 2,800 votes.Â
In the CISD School Board Place 4 race, Cameron âCamâ Bryan received 68.47% of the vote, with 6,849 votes cast. His opponent Lynda Warner received 31.53% of the vote, with 3,154 votes cast.Â