In his first contested race as mayor, Tim Davis was easily reelected Saturday to serve a second term in Templeâs top elected position.
Davis, who received 1,742 votes or 65 percent of the total, beat out challenger Richard Arwood who got 915 votes or 35 percent. Davis, who won his first election for mayor in 2018 without an opponent, will now serve another three year term before being up again in 2024.
A total of 2,675 votes were cast between early voting and Election Day.
Official votes will be canvassed at an upcoming special called meeting of the Temple City Council.
âIt is an honor to be elected to serve as mayor of the city of Temple for a second term. Iâm grateful for the opportunity to continue working alongside our City Council and staff. We have made some exciting progress in the past three years, but there are still many opportunities ahead of us as we continue to make Temple a place you love to call home,â Davis said in a statement. âThe outcom
With early voting beginning Monday for the May 1 election, many municipal elections â such as Temple mayor â and bond issues will be determined by area voters.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs encouraged those eligible Texas voters to cast their ballots as soon as possible.
âTexas voters will have the opportunity to make their voices heard by voting on candidates and measures that will directly affect the governance of their cities, towns, school districts and other localities,â Hughs said in a statement Wednesday. âI encourage all eligible Texans to set aside time to ensure that they are informed and prepared so that they can confidently cast their vote and help shape the future of the Lone Star State.â