Three Legislative Hopefuls Coast to Easy Wins
Posted/updated on: November 8, 2012 at 2:40 am
TYLER — While many Smith County residents were focused on alcohol propositions, three incumbent local lawmakers and one newcomer, all Republicans, easily defeated their opponents. Congressman Louie Gohmert (pictured) returns to Capitol Hill after a victory over Democrat Shirley McKellar and Libertarian Clark Patterson. State Senator Kevin Eltife prepares for another term in Austin after beating Democrat Steve Russell. And Matt Schaefer geared up for his first tour of duty as Tyler’s state representative by defeating Libertarian Charles Parkes III.
