Voters in various cities within Dallas County return to casting ballots for the pending runoff elections.
Four cities in Dallas County - Dallas, Irving, Grand Prairie, and Garland - are holding runoff elections for city council seats. This includes a runoff for the Garland mayoral seat, between City Council Members Dylan Hedrick and Deborah Morris.
Several candidates across the county fell short of gathering more than half of the votes in the May 3 local elections, necessitating runoff elections to decide clear winners. Dallas County Elections spokesperson Nic Solorzano emphasized the importance of these elections, stating, "If you want a say in the decisions that shape your streets and your neighborhoods, you got to vote in these types of elections. They're incredibly important."
Early voting for the runoff elections runs from May 27 to June 3. Voters can cast their ballots at any Dallas County polling location, regardless of precinct, as per Solorzano. Additionally, voters can utilize any vote center sign to cast their ballots in the runoff election.
In Dallas, District 8 will see a runoff between Erik Wilson and Lorie Blair, who gathered around 40% of the vote each in the May 3 elections, with Wilson holding a slight lead. District 12 has Bill Roth and Jeff Kitner in contention for a seat.
Irving will choose an at-large Place 2 winner between David Pfaff and Sergio Porres. Grand Prairie candidates vying for District 4 are Marketta Nimo and John Lopez.
Three other cities in Dallas County - DeSoto, Rowlett, and Lewisville - also have runoff elections. Notably, District 8, and possibly District 11, in Dallas have runoffs scheduled for June 7, 2025[4][5]. For detailed information on runoff candidates in the other cities mentioned in the query, please consult local election officials' websites or recent local news coverage.
The General News mentioned that Dallas County is conducting runoff elections for city council seats in various cities, including Garland where the contest for the mayoral seat is between City Council Members Dylan Hedrick and Deborah Morris. Community members are encouraged to participate in these elections, as they play a significant role in shaping the decisions that impact their streets and neighborhoods, according to Dallas County Elections spokesperson Nic Solorzano. News outlets and community organizations should cover the politics surrounding these runoff elections and remind residents of the importance of voting.
