Paula Blackmon, Kathy Stewart and Paul Ridley have won the races for Dallas City Council Districts 9, 10 and 14, respectively.
About 115,000 of the 1.39 million registered voters in Dallas County cast ballots during the May 6 election, according to the county's elections department. Mayor Eric Johnson won re-election after being challenged by write-in candidate Kendal Richardson.
District 9
Incumbent Blackmon received 3,720 or 79.71% of the counted votes, according to the elections department. Challenger Kendra Madison received 947 votes.
This will be Blackmon's third term representing District 9, which includes Lakewood and parts of Lake Highlands. She was first elected in 2019.
District 10
Newcomer Stewart received 3,879 or 67.87% of the vote total, according to unofficial results. Opponents Brian Hasenbauer, Chris Carter and Sirrano Keith Baldeo received 1,102, 641 and 93 votes, respectively.
Stewart will replace District 10 Council Member Adam McGough, who reached his term limit. Stewart, the former executive director of Uptown Dallas Inc., will represent much of Lake Highlands as the District 10 council member.
"I want to thank the residents of D10, my family and friends for your support that has made this win possible," Stewart said. "I’ve been reminded throughout this campaign what a special community Lake Highlands and D10 is. Now I’m ready to roll up my sleeves."
District 14
Incumbent Ridley received 3,488 or 62.52% of the vote total. Challengers Amanda Schulz and Joseph F. Miller received 1,841 and 250 votes, respectively. This will be Ridley's second term representing District 14, which includes parts of East Dallas, after being elected in 2021.
Ridley noted his focus on city policies as part of the reason for his win.
“It was a campaign that centered on the issues—the accomplishments of the first term and the priorities for what I want to accomplish in the next term," Ridley said. "And that’s how it should be. It should be focused on the issues and discussion of policy alternatives rather than simply negative attacks.”
Council members are elected to two-year terms, while the mayor is elected to a four-year term. This is the first council election using new district maps approved in June.
All results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit Community Impact’s Voter Guide to see updated local election results.
Updated 11:05 p.m. May 6
Paula Blackmon, Kathy Stewart and Paul Ridley continue to lead the races for Dallas City Council Districts 9, 10 and 14, respectively. As of 11:05 p.m., 104,555 Dallas County ballots had been counted, with 312 of 366 vote centers reporting, according to the Dallas County Elections Department.
District 9 incumbent Blackmon has received 2,978 votes, or 79.35% of the vote total. Challenger Kendra Madison received 775 votes.
For the District 10 position, Stewart has received 3,012 votes, or 68.7% of the vote total so far. Opponents Brian Hasenbauer, Chris Carter and Sirrano Keith Baldeo received 811, 492 and 69 votes, respectively.
District 14 incumbent Ridley has received 3,117, or 63.61%, of the counted votes. Challengers Amanda Schulz and Joseph F. Miller have received 1,552 and 231 votes, respectively.
Updated 10:15 p.m. May 6
Paula Blackmon, Kathy Stewart and Paul Ridley continue to lead the races for Dallas City Council districts 9, 10 and 14, respectively. As of 10:15 p.m., 87,999 Dallas County ballots had been counted, with 144 of 366 vote centers reporting, according to the Dallas County Elections Department.
District 9 incumbent Blackmon has received 2,956 votes, or 79.4% of the vote total. Challenger Kendra Madison received 767 votes.
For the District 10 position, Stewart has received 2,922 votes, or 69.05% of the vote total so far. Opponents Brian Hasenbauer, Chris Carter and Sirrano Keith Baldeo received 780, 473, and 57 votes, respectively.
District 14 incumbent Ridley has received 3,067, or 63.7% of the counted votes. Challengers Amanda Schulz and Joseph F. Miller have received 1,523 and 225 votes, respectively.
Posted 7:28 p.m. May 6
Unofficial voting results show Paula Blackmon, Kathy Stewart and Paul Ridley taking early leads over their challengers in the race for Dallas City Council districts 9, 10 and 14 positions, respectively.
According to the Dallas County Elections Department, incumbent Blackmon received 2,033 votes, or 81.91% of all votes for the District 9 position, which includes Lakewood and parts of Lake Highlands. Her challenger Kendra Madison received 449 votes, or 18.09% of the total.
For the District 10 position, which includes much of Lake Highlands, Stewart received 2,430 votes, or 70.74% of the total. Her opponents Brian Hasenbauer, Chris Carter and Sirrano Keith Baldeo received 621, 344 and 40 votes, respectively. The District 10 position is open because Council Member Adam McGough has reached his term limit.
District 14 incumbent Ridley, who represents parts of East Dallas, received 2,162 votes, or 64.29% of the total. He is being challenged by Amanda Schulz and Joseph F. Miller, who received 1,058 and 143 votes, respectively.
Mayor Eric Johnson is expected to win re-election. He is being challenged by write-in candidate Kendal Richardson.
Council members are elected to two-year terms, while the mayor is elected to a four-year term. This is the first council election using new district maps approved in June.
All results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit Community Impact’s Voter Guide to see updated local election results.
