Molly Cook Leads Jarvis Johnson in Texas Senate Special Election, Declares Victory

May 5, 2024, 02:46 AM

In the special election to fill John Whitmire's former Texas Senate seat, Molly Cook has taken an early lead, securing 55% of the early and mail-in votes, totaling 5,133 votes, against state Rep. Jarvis Johnson's 45%, which equals 4,191 votes. Cook has declared victory in the race, which will determine the seat holder until January.