Updated March 3, 2:00 p.m. CST with comment from Angelique Bartholomew.

According to official results, Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, will face Angelique Bartholomew in a runoff election for the Democratic nomination for the District 27 seat. Ken Bryant won the Republican primary over Mary Walker.

An earlier version of the story incorrectly stated that Reynolds won the Democratic primary. Reynolds received 7,746 votes, or 48.5 percent of the electorate while Bartholomew received 3,855 votes, or percent of the electorate, according to the Texas Secretary of State's office.

"It’s very exciting," Bartholomew said. "It definitely, I think, restores a lot of confidence."

The Missouri City resident an political newcomer said her campaign will continue its strategies of "knocking on doors" and focusing on individual families.

Reynolds could not be reached for comment as of 2 p.m. on March 3.

 

 

Steve Brown placed third in the Democratic race with 3,056 votes, or 19.1 percent and Chris Henderson trailed with 1,326 votes, or 8.3 percent among precincts and countywide polling places reporting.

In the Republican race, Bryant and challenger Mary Walker received 3,788 votes, or 52.5 percent of the electorate and 3,428 votes, or 47.5 percent, respectively, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.

A runoff primary election occurs when no candidates receive at least 50 percent of the electorate. The top two candidates are listed on the ballot for the runoff election, according to the Fort Bend County Election Administrator.

Updated 10:25 a.m. CST

With all precincts reporting, Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, won the Democratic ticket for the District 27 seat, while Ken Bryant leads for the Republican nomination. Reynolds is running for his fourth term.

In the Democratic race, Reynolds received 3,599 votes, or 54 percent followed by Angelique Bartholmew with 1,373 votes, or 20.6 percent. Steve Brown placed third with 1,291 votes, or 19.4 percent and Chris Henderson trailed with 405 votes, or 6.1 percent among precincts  and countywide polling places reporting. Republican candidates Ken Bryant and Mary Walker received 1,917 votes, or 56 percent and 1,508 votes, or 44 percent, respectively, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.

Bryant is a Richmond based attorney and former FBISD trustee who ran for the office in 2006, losing to Dora Olivo.

The Texas House Democratic Whip faces a legal battle amidst the elections as he appeals a November conviction by a Montgomery County jury of illegal solicitation of clients. Reynolds is out free on bond while he appeals the case.

Posted 9:31 p.m. CST

According to early results, Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, leads the Democratic ticket for the District 27 seat, while Ken Bryant leads for the Republican nomination. Reynolds is running for his fourth term.

In the Democratic race, Reynolds received 3,599 votes, or 54 percent followed by Angelique Bartholmew with 1,373 votes, or 20.6 percent. Steve Brown is close behind in third with 1,291 votes, or 19.4 percent and Chris Henderson trails with 405 votes, or 6.1 percent among precincts  and countywide polling places reporting. Republican candidates Ken Bryant and Mary Walker received 1,917 votes, or 56 percent and 1,508 votes, or 44 percent, respectively, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.

The Texas House Democratic Whip faces a legal battle amidst the elections as he appeals a November conviction by a Montgomery County jury of illegal solicitation of clients. Reynolds is out free on bond while he appeals the case.

Bartholomew, director of Intuitive Medical Services, said she plans to improve education infrastructure and resources if elected. She said she decided to run as an alternative to Reynolds, whom she said would be unable to fully serve constituents should he lose his court appeal.

Similarly, Henderson, an assistant criminal district attorney for Galveston County, said the incumbent had a “cloud” over him that prevented him from properly representing the district. Henderson said being a lifelong Fort Bend County resident made him more knowledgeable than his opponents as to the county’s needs.

Brown, managing director for Capitol Assets, a public affairs firm that also develops solar projects, ran with a background in public policy. He said he wanted to see a “culturally integrated curriculum” in Fort Bend ISD and boost development in Missouri City.

Bryant is a Richmond based attorney and former FBISD trustee who ran for the office in 2006, losing to Dora Olivo.

He is challenged by Walker, a real estate agent and retired school bus driver for Alief ISD. If elected, Walker said she will work on issues around school bus safety and education.

All results are unofficial until canvassed.