Leward LaFleur won re-election as Marion County Judge, defeating write-in candidate Dina Carroll 2,208-971, according to unofficial results released at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday. Turnout was 46.4%, with 3,866 of 7,913 registered voters casting ballots. Most ballots were cast during early voting.
Jefferson ISD's request for "golden pennies" from the Texas Education Agency was defeated 2,264 to 1,202. The district said the request would have brought about $650,000 in additional funding each year. The district will now use reserve funds to balance its 2026-27 fiscal year.
In Marion County, State Representative Jay Dean led Fantasha Allen 2,777 to 1,003, and State Senator Bryan Hughes led Latica Ambroz 1,000 to 2,779. Dean won his House District 7 seat with 67.3% districtwide, and Hughes won Texas Senate District 1 with 71.3%. Results were 92.91% counted when the report was prepared.
Marion County voted Republican for the candidates on the ballot. Ken Paxton received 68.9% in the county to James Talarico's 27.5% for U.S. Senator. Talarico won the statewide race. Greg Abbott received 71.32% to Gina Hinojosa's 26.33% for Governor, and Hinojosa won the statewide race.