Voters voiced their opinions at the polls last Saturday, deciding on several hotly contested races.
Among the most contested propositions was Alba-Golden ISD’s proposition for a $20.6 million bond proposition that would have funded a new Career and Technology Education facility and a new district gymnasium. AG-ISD Superintendent Dr. Shelby Davidson shared a letter to the Alba-Golden community after the proposition failed stating that while it was not approved “we are deeply grateful for the time, consideration, and engagement shown throughout the process.” Superintendent Davidson also stated that “While today’s outcome was not what we had hoped for, our commitment to our students remains unchanged. We will continue to listen to our community, prioritize our facility needs, and plan for the future. We respect the voice of our voters and appreciate the trust placed in Alba-Golden ISD, each and every day.”
The mayoral race in Hawkins was close with Kayla Ross edging out Susan Hubbard by seven votes. Another close decision was Ramey Utility District’s proposition to become a Special Utility District (SUD) passed by only one vote.
Unofficial results from all recent local elections across the cities of Hawkins and Alba, along with the Ramey Special Utility District, have been released and are listed below. All results remain unofficial until they are formally canvassed by their respective governing entities.
City of Hawkins
Mayor
Kayla Ross: 51.45% (124 votes)
Susan Hubbard: 48.55% (117 votes)
Council Position #1
Meredith Hancock: 54.36% (131 votes)
Kirk Pierce: 45.64% (110 votes)
Council Position #3
James Dacus: 66.25% (159 votes)
Eleta Taylor: 33.75% (81 votes)
Council Position #5
Norma Oglesby: 50.83% (123 votes)
Jacque Burns: 49.17% (119 votes)
City of Alba
Alderman, Seat 2
Bob Kraemer: 100% (57 votes)
Alderman, Seat 3
Dena Johnson: 52.31% (34 votes)
Buddy Park: 47.69% (31 votes)
Alderman, Seat 4
Joyce Margos: 56.16% (41 votes)
Tammy Kirkpatrick: 43.84% (32 votes)
Proposition 1
(Funding for a new Career and Technology Education (CTE) facility and district gymnasium for Alba-Golden ISD)
For: 35.16% (295 votes)
Against: 64.84% (544 votes)
Ramey Special Utility District
Director, 1-Year Term (Vote for 2)
Bobby Spann: 56.29% (85 votes)
Earl Routh: 43.71% (66 votes)
Director, 2-Year Term (Vote for 2)
Waymon Ragsdale: 59.87% (94 votes)
Glen Burgin: 40.13% (63 votes)
Director, 3-Year Term (Vote for 3)
Joe Daniels: 35.90% (70 votes)
Ed Donnelly: 33.33% (65 votes)
Silvia Reyes: 30.77% (60 votes)
Proposition 1 - To become a Special Utility District
For: 50.31% (82 votes)
Against: 49.69% (81 votes)
City of Winnsboro
Alderperson, 2 year per (Vote for 3)
Antoinette Shepherd: 21.00% (143 votes)
Jenny Angelo-Jongsma: 30.40% (207 votes)
C.J. Thatcher: 19.82% (135 votes)
Carol Sutherland: 15.12% (103 votes)
Stephen Boorman: 13.66% (93)
Winnsboro Independent
School District
Trustee, Place 1
Michael Walpole: 54.42% (480 votes)
Trustee, Place 2
Jay Murdock: 43.45% (388 votes)
Shavon Duffey: 56.55% (505 votes)
Trustee, Place 3
Kristie Amason: 53.62% (466 votes)
Jennifer Tiner: 46.38% (403 votes)
Trustee, Place 4
Rhonda Alexander: 14.89% (131 votes)
Cory Thompson: 36.93% (325 votes)
Diane Robinson: 48.18% (424 votes)
These results remain preliminary and subject to official certification.