<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ABwxV_1Gptbph000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ABwxV_1Gptbph000" width="1672" height="941" ></figure>BEEVILLE – Bee County voters backed Republican candidates across state, congressional and local tickets Nov. 3, turning out in favor of the GOP even as Democrats made notable gains in top races across Texas. According to unofficial cumulative results released by the Bee County Elections Department, 7,251 of the county’s 15,672 registered voters cast ballots, representing a 46.27% turnout across all nine polling locations. At the top of the ticket, Bee County voters gave Republican candidates solid leads in statewide and district races: In the gubernatorial contest, Republican Greg Abbott carried Bee County with 4,157 votes (58.01%), ahead of Democrat Gina Hinojosa with 2,906 votes (40.55%) and Libertarian Pat Dixon with 97 votes (1.35%). For U.S. Senator, Republican Ken Paxton secured Bee County with 3,990 votes (55.73%), leading Democrat James Talarico with 3,014 votes (42.10%) and Libertarian Ted Brown with 149 votes (2.08%). In the race for U.S. Representative, District 15, Republican Monica De La Cruz won the county vote with 3,995 ballots (56.11%) over Democrat Bobby Pulido’s 3,125 ballots (43.89%). For State Representative, District 43, incumbent Republican J.M. Lozano carried Bee County with 4,299 votes (61.70%) over Democrat Jeffrey T. Jackson’s 2,669 votes (38.30%).At the courthouse level, Republican candidates swept the county ticket. Republican Kristofer Linney won election as Bee County Judge without opposition, receiving 5,570 votes.Local attention focused heavily on two contested commissioner seats. In Precinct 1, Republican Michael Montez claimed the unexpired term with 857 votes (55.18%) over Democrat Carlos Salazar Jr., who finished with 696 votes (44.82%).Montez expressed gratitude to Precinct 1 voters and underscored his commitment to county service."I wanted to thank the voters of the county for Precinct 1," Montez said. "My family and I are just really, truly grateful for everybody who supported me. I've asked for prayers and encouragement, and I'm glad they believed in me and put their faith in me."Montez said he looks forward to collaborating with his court colleagues on plans for the precinct and the county."I'm looking forward to working with the new Commissioners Court," Montez said. "I know it's going to be a whole new Commissioners Court. We all have our ideas and what we want to do, and I want to get together with them and find out what kind of plan we can get together."Montez added that winning the election is just the beginning of his promise to constituents."I did make a commitment to serve this community," Montez said. "That commitment doesn't end with this election. It all started when I made the choice to run, and I just want to let the community know that it doesn't end with the election."In Precinct 3, Republican Jeffrey Sylva captured the unexpired term with 931 votes (52.45%), defeating Democratic challenger Susana Moron, who collected 844 votes (47.55%).Following the final tally, Sylva thanked area residents for their support."We are beyond grateful for the overwhelming love, support, encouragement and trust you have shown me throughout this journey," Sylva said. "I know that with this victory comes great responsibility, and I look forward to serving all the people of Precinct 3 with dedication, honesty and a heart for our community."In Precinct 2, Republican Robert J. Bridge ran unopposed, receiving 1,706 votes to win the seat.Bridge expressed appreciation to voters and looked ahead to serving on the court."First of all, I am very grateful and humbled that the voters of Precinct 2 have the confidence in me to elect me, so I'm very, very thankful for that," Bridge said. "As far as the plans for the future, there's lots to do and lots to learn. So I plan to begin learning just on the first day and see how I may be of assistance to the citizens of Precinct 2 and Bee County."Bridge added that the incoming court is already building momentum to collaborate on county priorities."I am very confident that the entire new Commissioners Court is going to be working very closely together because we already have been and we will continue to work together to improve Bee County for the citizens," Bridge said.In Precinct 4, Republican David Cave secured a term unopposed, collecting 1,286 votes.All figures remain unofficial until the Bee County Commissioners Court officially canvasses the returns.</div></body>

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