State Rep. Drew Springer has defeated Dallas salon owner Shelly Luther for an open state senate seat in a district 30 runoff.
The Muenster, Texas Republican won Saturday's election 56% to Luther's 43%. Springer received 32,599 votes, while Luther garnered 25,146.
“As your next senator, I will continue advancing the conservative priorities of our district like reducing property taxes, securing the border, and standing up for our law enforcement and first responders who keep our communities safe,” Springer said in a Facebook post.
With a consistent lead throughout the night, Springer declared victory at 8:30 p.m.
The special election was held to replace State Sen. Pat Fallon. Fallon was elected to Congress in Texas' 4th Congressional District, a seat vacated by John Ratcliffe when Pres. Trump appointed him Director of National Intelligence, according to NBCDFW-TV. Springer and Luther were the top vote-getters in a September special election contested by six candidates.
Early in the night, Governor Greg Abbott tweeted out his congratulations to Springer.
"Congratulations to @DrewSpringer on the overwhelming victory tonight for Texas Senate District 30. We look forward to working with you to secure our border, support police, protect unborn, cut taxes, safeguard 2nd Amendment rights, fund schools & open up businesses in Texas."
Springer had Governor Abbott's endorsement and support, while Luther, who hails from the Dallas suburb of Pilot Point, ran an outsider's campaign without Abbott's support.
Luther made national headlines after she defied Gov. Abbott’s COVID-19 restrictions and built her campaign around opposing them. A political newcomer, Luther called Abbott a tyrant and pledged to rein in his power. In response, Abbott funneled thousands of dollars to Springer's campaign.
Senate District 30, which is heavily Republican, stretches across 14 counties in north Texas.
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