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Schoolcraft unseats Kuempel in state race
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Incumbent unable to secure GOP nomination Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) --Longtime State Representative John Kuempel will not be returning to Austin next year. Kuempel, who has served the District 44 Texas House since 2010, lost his bid for the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s Republican Primary Runoff Election. Newcomer Alan Schoolcraft managed to defeat Kuempel after garnering the most votes in the district that includes both Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties. Schoolcraft, received 8,898 of the votes cast while Kuempel trailed behind with 7,129 votes. Schoolcraft declared victory even before the final box of votes was in -- unseating Kuempel near the end of his 7th term. Schoolcraft says he is amazed by the overwhelming support that he has been shown and is looking forward to finishing the final leg of this race come November. “My first thought is to thank John Kuempel, and the entire Kuempel family for the 40 years of service to the community, which is a tremendous service that I respect. Now, moving on, I’m just thankful for the opportunity the voters are giving me and I
Ott defeats Engelke for GOP nomination for Guadalupe County Commissioner Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
look forward to winning in November and then going to Austin to represent Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties,” said Schoolcraft. Schoolcraft, who previously served in the legislature in the late 80s and early 90s, earned the early endorsements of President Trump, Senator Cruz and Governor Abbott due to what he says are his conservative credentials and staunch support for school choice. “I am grateful to the voters of HD44 and for the support I’ve received from countless conservative champions and state leaders including President Donald Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, and Senator Ted Cruz. Schoolcraft, pg. 3
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(Seguin) -- The seat of retiring Guadalupe County Commissioner Greg Seidenberger is one step closer to being filled. Jacqueline "Jackie" Ott has picked up the Republican nomination in the race for Pct. 1 county commissioner. Ott defeated challenger Dustin Engelke during Tuesday's Republican Primary Runoff Race. Ott, who led the race the entire night, received 2,751 of the votes cast while Engelke received 2,095 votes. On top of being
excited, Ott is thankful and humbled to have picked up the Republican nomination and appreciates all those who showed up to the polls. "I’m so excited. I’m so grateful to everyone that helped me. I could not have done it without all the help of so many wonderful people. I’m so happy to be in this spot. I want to congratulate Dustin Engelke. I know he worked really hard and everyone that ran in this race –– Clint Taft, Bryan Underwood, James Ransdell –– everyone worked so hard Ott, pg. 3