With more polling locations throughout the state now reporting their votes, the unofficial results of election night are becoming more clear. Republican candidate Carrie Isaac has taken the lead in the race to be state representative for District 73 with a majority vote of 70.4%. Democratic opponent Justin Calhoun has fallen behind in the race with 29.6% of the votes.
Isaac said in a Facebook post that she was honored to be the next state representative for Hays and Comal counties and will work toward upholding the values of Texans in her new position.
"I'm incredibly honored the voters have overwhelmingly chosen me to speak on their behalf in the Texas Capitol," Isaac said in a statement via Facebook. "I promise I will always stand strong for lower taxes, a secure border, less government intrusion into our lives, and more freedom."
Calhoun thanked the volunteers, friends and supporters who helped him throughout the campaign.
“I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to learn about so many of the Texans in this district," Calhoun said. "I celebrate every candidate’s hard work and dedication over the last year. It is no easy feat to step out onto the political stage as a candidate. It takes an enormous emotional toll and impacts our relationships with family and friends.”
Results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results from all local elections in your community.
Published at 8:55 p.m. Nov. 8
Results from the 2022 midterm elections began to be released Nov. 8 with most polling locations across the state closing at 7 p.m.
Voters had the opportunity to cast their ballots to determine which candidate would represent them as the State Representative for District 73. Republican candidate Carrie Isaac and Democratic candidate Justin Calhoun ran against each other for the position.
Based on early voting results, Isaac is leading with 69.2% of the vote, while Calhoun has 30.8% of unofficial votes, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office.
The winning candidate would be representing 201,161 people in Hays and Comal counties, according to the Texas Legislative Council.
According to the Texas secretary of state, 37% of polling locations are reporting as of 10:28 p.m.
Results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results from all local elections in your community.
