Updated 11:59
Republican Justin Holland takes the State Rep. District 33 seat.[/caption]
With all Collin County and Rockwall County precincts reporting, Republican Justin Holland wins the State Rep. District 33 seat with 68 percent of the votes.
"Right now, we're just excited about the outcome," Holland said. "You feel like in Texas you have a good chance but you never want to let up; we have to work hard to cross the finish line. I look forward to serving Collin County and Rockwall County in the House."
Democratic candidate Karen Jacobs garnered 29 percent of the votes and Libertarian Rick Donaldson had 3 percent of the votes.
Posted 7:28 p.m.
Republican Justin Holland has garnered 68 percent of the early votes for the State Rep. District 33 seat in the Nov. 8 general election.
Democratic candidate Karen Jacobs received about 29 percent of the early votes and Libertarian candidate Rick Donaldson received 3 percent of the early votes.
Holland served on Heath City Council, is the co-owner and manager of Regal Realtors, and is a native of Rockwall. Jacobs retired in 2013 from Raytheon, where her latest position was program director, and has been a Heath resident for more than 20 years.
Results are unofficial until canvassed.