Final update: 10:18 a.m. Democrat incumbent Eddie Rodriguez won re-election in Texas House District 51 with 41,804 votes, or 87.21 percent. Green Party challenger Katija “Kat” Gruene had 6,129 votes, or 12.78 percent. Eddie Rodriguez leads House District 51 race Eddie Rodriguez has a large lead after early returns for the Texas House District 51 seat. The Democrat incumbent has 31,520 votes, or 88.44 percent, to 4,119 votes, or 11.55 percent, for Green Party challenger Katija “Kat” Gruene. Totals are based on early voting totals and partial reporting of Election Day votes. All votes are unofficial until canvassed.