Mark Reid and Susan Fletcher, in a virtual tie after the Republican primary for the Collin County commissioner precinct 1 position, will head to a runoff election May 27.

Reid, who was appointed to fill the position the unexpired term vacated by Matt Shaheen in December, had 41.18 percent of the vote. Fletcher had 41.11 percent of the vote.

"We feel good about the race," Reid said. "Our challenger had a two month head start and we've overcome that and are in a dead heat right now.

Reid said he is proud that his campaign has run a positive, issues-oriented campaign, and said he plans to continue with the same type of campaign.

"We are going to talk about our decades of proven leadership and business experience that distinguishes us from our challenger, and we're going to continue to talk about the responsible limited government that distinguishes Collin County government from so many others," he added. "We're going to keep working hard and drive on to victory on May 27."

Fletcher said she is proud of the work her team accomplished and thanked the Lord, her family and campaign team.

"From the beginning, I have highlighted the importance of economic development, staying ahead of the curve on infrastructure and making public safety a priority," she said. "As conservative Republicans, we must remember that wherever our differences may lie, we must focus on our core principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, personal responsibility, the rule of law and national / state sovereignty . I have worked for over 20 years to promote these values that we hold so dear, and will continue to fight for the people, for liberty and for our voice in local government and beyond.

Fletcher thanked Ann Lieber, who trailed in voting and will not be part of the runoff election, for "running a great race" and contributing ideas in regards to personal property rights and transportation.

"Looking ahead, I am proud of the team we have built, and thankful for the enormous amount of endorsements that continue to come in," she said. "Thanks to the many conservative organizations, municipal and community leaders, state leaders and other elected officials who have joined our cause. I look forward to announcing additional key support in the coming weeks as we approach our new election day of May 27.

Shaheen resigned to run as a Republican for the District 66 seat of the Texas House. He, too, will be in a runoff election against Glenn Callison.

The winner of the runoff has no Democratic challenger in the Nov. 4 election.

Results are unofficial until the votes are canvassed.