UPDATED: Patrick J. Cloutier wins seat in McKinney City Council special election

Cloutier will take Place 2 on the council, which is an at-large seat currently held by Council Member Frederick Frazier. Frazier announced his candidacy for a state House Representative seat on Oct. 15. Cloutier will serve the remainder of Frazier's term, which ends in 2023.

"I'm extraordinarily humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of McKinney," Cloutier said. "I know there's a lot of work ahead. I will appreciate everybody's prayers and support."

Torres, who said he had been at polling locations since 7 a.m., said he was pleased with the voter turnout.

"I tell people all the time. It doesn't matter if you vote for me or vote against me, get out and know why you're voting," Torres said.

He added that he will continue showing up to council meetings and staying involved in the community.

"It's been fun, and I wouldn't change running for anything," Torres said. "It's a worthy cause, and it's worth people actually getting out and getting involved and participating."