Politics & Government

Republicans Susan Wright, Jake Ellzey Advance To Runoff For Texas 6th Congressional District Seat

Susan Wright, widow of the late Congressman Ron Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey, of Waxahachie, received the most votes.

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May 2, 2021

Two Republicans emerged from a total of 23 candidates to advance to the runoff in the Texas 6th Congressional District.

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Susan Wright, widow of the late Congressman Ron Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey, of Waxahachie, received the most votes.

Wright won 15,052, 19%, of the vote while Ellzey won 10,851, 14%, of the vote.

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