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Two Walker County men fought for the Republican seat for State Representative District 12 - Ben Bius and Trey Wharton. Wharton took the race with 10,127 votes to Bius 3,860
If at least two of his candidates win on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott will be almost assured of getting his school voucher bill through the GOP-led Legislature.
Final results from voters gave Wharton the win with 72% from the district that includes Grimes, Madison, Walker Washington and parts of Brazos Counties.
(The Center Square) – The Texas state legislature now has enough votes to pass school choice initiatives after Tuesday s Republican primary runoff election , Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday night.