We have the unofficial local and the state results of the election in Walker County. 21,825 votes were cast.
For State Senator District 5, Republican Charles Schwertner defeated Democrat Paul Thomasson by a vote 13,392 to 7,759. Schwertner won District 5.
For State Representative District 12, Republican Trey Wharton won out over Democrat Andie Ho by a vote of 13,672 to 7,459. Trey Wharton won District 12
For U.S. Representative District 8, Republican Jessica Hart Steinmann beat Democrat Laura Jones by a vote of 3,839 to 3,141. Steinmann won District 8.
For U.S. Representative District 10, Republican Charles Gober won out over Caitlin Rourk by a vote of 9.409 to 4,828. Gober won District 10.
For Board of Managers of the Walker County Hospital, Donald Batiste came in with 4,280 votes, Natalie Bodner had 6,564 votes, Stephen Antwi garnered 5, 579 votes and Joe Sapp had 4,512 votes. Natalie Bodner and Stephen Antwi were the top vote-getters.
For Councilmember City of New Waverly, Ignatius Slott had 126 votes, Kable Risner had 68 votes, Kerman “Kee” Sykes had 75 votes, Robert Slott had 105 votes, Kaz Risner had 76 votes, Jim Glisson had 77 votes. The top three vote-getters were Ignatius Slott, Robert Slott and Jim Glisson.
For School Board Trustee New Waverly ISD, Position 1, Shawn Byler defeated David Wells by a vote of 1,252 to 713.
For School Board Trustee New Waverly ISD, Position 3 Jacob Slott beat Jason “JD” Greer by a vote of 1,328 to 855.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott for Texas Governor.
Democrat James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.
