Ellzey Defeats Trump-Endorsed Wright In Special Election

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Voters in North Texas delivered an upset Tuesday, picking GOP state Rep. Jake Ellzey to fill a vacant House seat over a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Ellzey beat fellow Republican Susan Wright, the widow of former Rep. Ron Wright, 53 percent to 47 percent, when the Associated Press called the low-turnout, Republican-vs.-Republican runoff. 

Though Ellzey was better funded, Wright leaned heavily on her backing from the former president, who often plays kingmaker in Republican primaries.

Wright received the endorsement of the state Republican executive committee. Ellzey, a Republican state representative, fought accusations that he was not a "true conservative" and received the endorsement of former Texas Governor Rick Perry.

On Tuesday night, Wright posted on Twitter:

"Special elections are special, and this one was no exception. I want to congratulate Congressman-elect Jake Ellzey on his victory. I am praying for his success & wish him well. I will never forget the kindness the people of #TX06 have shown Ron & I for so many years. Thank you."

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Wife Of Late Congressman Headed Into Runoff After Tight Election

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Republican Susan Wright, the wife of late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, has the lead in the race for Congressional District 6, with the special election to succeed him headed into a runoff.

With all polling places reporting, Wright had 19.2% of the votes, according unofficial numbers from the Texas Secretary of State. Next behind her were Republican State Rep. Jake Ellzey with 13.9% and Democrat Jana Lynne Sanchez with 13.4%.

Wright received the endorsement of the state Republican executive committee. Ellzey, a Republican state representative, fought accusations that he was not a "true conservative" and received the endorsement of former Texas Governor Rick Perry.

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Susan Wright Gets GOP Endorsement To Succeed Husband In Congress

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Susan Wright, the wife of late congressman Ron Wright, has received an important endorsement to replace him in a special election.

The state Republican executive committee (SREC) has voted 43 to 9, with 7 abstentions, to endorse Wright for the District 6 US House seat, which is being contested by 10 Democrats and 11 Republicans.

Wright, who has a history of Republican party activism, tweeted her gratitude for the endorsement, which will likely give her a serious advantage in the race.

"What an honor to receive the endorsement of the hard-working conservative men and women of the SREC.

Thank you, @TexasGOP, for your trust and support — together, we’re uniting the party to #KeepTexasRed. #TX06"

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