Elections

Helen Kerwin Secures Victory In HD 58 Runoff Election

The runoff elections for Texas House District 58 concluded on Tuesday night, marking a pivotal moment in a particularly intense election cycle. The heightened stakes were driven by the efforts of Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose influence pushed eight incumbents into runoff races.

Notably, Helen Kerwin who won the runoff for HD 58 was backed by Abbott after former incumbent Rep. Dwayne Burns voted against vouchers. At the time this article was published, Kerwin had received 7,670 votes (57.5%) against Burns who received 5,660 votes (42.5%).

In HD 58’s primary election Kerwin, secured the most votes with 11,519 votes (49 percent). Burns garnered 9,706 votes (41 percent). Kerwin’s campaign received high-profile endorsements from former President Donald Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, and Texas AG Ken Paxton.

Jovanka Palacios

Jovanka Palacios, a Mexican-American Politics Reporter and Managing Editor at RA's Gun Violence Watch, unveils the Capitol's inner workings. Focused on Public Education and Gun Policies, she passionately advocates for informed dialogue, delivering concise, impactful insights into the intricate political landscape.

Recent Posts

“Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation

Texas Department of Public Safety officers have helped arrest more than 3,000 undocumented immigrants across…

16 hours ago

ICE seeks to deport DACA recipient after arrest at El Paso airport

EL PASO — In early August, Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago had arrived at the local airport…

16 hours ago

Lawmakers Fail to Ban THC for the Third Time

On September 3rd, Texas lawmakers wrapped the second special session and beyond the legislation they…

2 days ago

Central Texas Animal Sanctuary Struggles After Floods

Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit sanctuary for abused and disabled animals, is facing…

2 days ago

Houston Becomes The Poorest Large City In The United States

According to 2024 U.S. Census Bureau data released on Thursday, Houston now holds the highest…

3 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Was Invited to White House Reception but Will Not Attend

President Donald Trump hosted a tech summit in the State Dining Room, at the White…

3 days ago

This website uses cookies.