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Special election runoff to succeed late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright set for July 27
By Patrick Svitek
AUSTIN, Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott has selected July 27
as the date of the special election runoff to replace the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington.
Early voting starts July 19.
The runoff features two Republicans: Wright s widow, Susan Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie. Susan Wright, a member of the State Republican Executive Committee, finished first in the May 1 special election, which included 23 candidates. She got 19% of the vote, while Ellzey came in second with 14%.
Susan Wright has the backing of former President Donald Trump, who endorsed her in the closing days before the initial contest.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets July 27 as date of special election runoff to succeed late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
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Gov. Greg Abbott has selected July 27
as the date of the special election runoff to replace the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington.
Early voting starts July 19.
The runoff features two Republicans: Wright s widow, Susan Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie. Susan Wright, a member of the State Republican Executive Committee, finished first in the May 1 special election, which included 23 candidates. She got 19% of the vote, while Ellzey came in second with 14%.