Democrats, Republicans headed for runoffs in race for Texas Senate District 30
The Democratic and Republican primaries for the Texas Senate District 30 seat are headed for runoffs.
Republicans Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough will compete in a runoff election May 28.
Hagenbuch finished with 36.38% of the vote to Yarbrough’s 33.94%. The two veterans turned politicians left challengers Carrie de Moor and Cody Clark behind, who finished with 17.61% and 12.08%.
Managing the impacts of North Texas’ rapid growth on the region’s infrastructure and water resources headlined more local policy issues. The district covers the
Would-be incumbent Republican Drew Springer of Muenster decided in early November not to run for reelection. He had served in the House since 2013 before joining the Senate in 2021.
His final months in the Legislature were dominated by the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Springer and other Republican lawmakers in the upper chamber faced intense pressure to acquit him.
De Moor ultimately secured the attorney general’s endorsement. Hagenbuch boasted official support from Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former President Donald Trump.
The less crowded and less connected Democratic side is also headed for a runoff. Michael Braxton finished the night with 37.69% of the vote. He’ll face off again against the second place finisher, Dale Frey, who secured 33% of the vote. Matthew McGhee finished last with 29.3%.
The candidates struck less alarmist tones on border issues and voiced support for abortion access. Frey and McGhee focused their worries on housing and water scarcity. All three pushed for greater public investment in education and infrastructure projects. Their positions (and party affiliation) are unlikely to curry favor with voters in the solidly red district.
This story was originally published March 5, 2024 at 7:06 PM.
