AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A special election runoff in Texas senate District 30 is weeks away and Governor Greg Abbott is getting behind one of the candidates.
Senate District 30 includes the counties of Archer, Clay, Collin, Cooke, Denton, Erath, Grayson, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker, Wichita, Wise, and Young.
Republicans Drew Springer and Shelley Luther are on the ballot in the December 19 runoff. The winner will replace State Senator Pat Fallon who announced his resignation in August.
Governor Abbott today endorsed Drew Springer in a video announcement released on Tuesday.
“It is critical that we have principled conservatives in the Texas Senate, which is why I am proud to endorse Drew Springer for State Senator in District 30,” said Governor Abbott. “Drew Springer is a proven leader who fought to secure historic property tax reform for Texas homeowners and businesses, and he is the only candidate in this race who is endorsed by the NRA. As a member of the Senate, Drew will work on behalf of North Texans to grow the economy, secure our border, and defend our Texas values. The people of District 30 can trust Drew Springer to fight for the issues that matter most to them, and I urge North Texas voters to support him in the upcoming runoff election.”
Luther rose to local fame after refusing to close her Dallas salon, defying COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the Governor.
Early voting begins December 9.
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