Voters in Denton County decide on school board members, city council representatives, and pass a bond proposal in Argyle Independent School District.

Folk in Denton County Cast Votes in School Board Races and More

Saturday saw Denton County residents making their voices heard in school board races, a bond election, and Denton City Council elections. Here's a rundown of the results:

Denton City Council District 3 Chaos Continues

The race for Denton City Council District 3 may go to a runoff. Incumbent Suzi Rumohr is currently leading, but challengers Margie Ellis and Karen DeVinney are hot on her heels, with Ellis and DeVinney awaiting potential late votes or a possible recount.

Denton City Council District 2, Beck's Dominance

Incumbent Brian Beck, seeking his third and final term as the Denton City Council member for District 2, trounced his competitor Nick Stevens, securing 58% of the vote.

PTA Parent Wright Triumphs in Denton School Board Place 3

Tanya Wright, a well-known PTA parent and leader, clinched her victory for Place 3 on the Denton ISD school board.

Incumbent Stafford Holds Off Anderson in Place 5

Incumbent Charles Stafford retained his seat in Place 5 on the Denton ISD Board of Trustees, with 57% of the vote to Phyliciá Anderson's 43%.

Argyle ISD Bond Package Approved

Residents voted in favor of a $423 million bond package for Argyle ISD, which will be used to buy land, construct schools, enhance campuses, and create a baseball and softball complex for Argyle High School.

School Board Races Across Denton County

Preliminary and unofficial results from communities surrounding Denton showed:

Northwest ISD: In a closely contested election, Jeff Dearing won Place 3 with 51.87% of the vote, surpassing Joe Washam. Incumbent Judy Copp, running unopposed, won Place 4.
Lewisville ISD: Sheila Taylor secured Place 7 with 3,970 votes, defeating Ryan Echols.

Details on City Council Elections Scarce

Unfortunately, comprehensive information on city council elections, including runoffs and final vote percentages, is lacking in the available data.

Highland Park ISD Election Details

Michael Denton Jr. took Place 4 in Highland Park ISD, Dallas County, with 63.21% of the vote, outdoing Jon Altschuler. Although not part of Denton County, this nearby contest is worth a mention.

Runoffs and Final Percentages

With most races resulting in a clear majority or without a runoff requirement, there are no specifics on runoffs. The final vote percentage for Northwest ISD Place 3 was 51.87% for Jeff Dearing and approximately 48.13% for Joe Washam.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, including any potential runoffs, it's advisable to consult local election offices or their websites as results are confirmed.

The news from Denton County reveals that the race for Denton City Council District 3 might necessitate a runoff, as Margie Ellis and Karen DeVinney are closing in on incumbent Suzi Rumohr's lead.
General news from Denton County reports that Tanya Wright, a known PTA parent and leader, won a school board race for Place 3 in Denton ISD.
The $423 million bond package for Argyle ISD received approval from voters in Denton County, which will fund district growth, school construction, campus improvements, and a baseball and softball complex.
According to the latest politics-related news from communities bordering Denton County, Jeff Dearing won Place 3 in Northwest ISD, while Sheila Taylor secured Place 7 in Lewisville ISD.