Lubbock County election results: Texas House, county commissioner seats at stake

Polls closed at 7 p.m. in Tuesday's Republican and Democratic primary elections featuring number of federal, state and local races, and results are rolling in.

Through early voting, 18,879 ballots were cast in Lubbock County, according to the office of elections. An additional 15,212 voted on Election Day.

Check back here updated results posted throughout the evening Tuesday.

AP calls race for Arrington | 9:25 p.m.

At 8:53 p.m., the Associated Press called the contest for the 19th Congressional District of Texas for incumbent Rep. Jodey Arrington.

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the support of the great people of West Texas, and I look forward to continuing our fight to rein in Washington, restore our freedoms, and advance West Texas values in our nation’s capital," Arrington said in a statement Tuesday night.

“West Texans expect their leaders to fight for their principles, follow through on their promises, and deliver results for the American people — and, that’s exactly what we’ve done and will continue to do in my next term."

Arrington led the four-candidate field with more than 83% of the vote Tuesday evening.

— Alex Driggars

Wade Cowan concedes following apparent loss to Dustin Burrows | 9:20 p.m.

With incumbent state Rep. Dustin Burrows leading in the HD 83 race with nearly 68% of votes, challenger Wade Cowan released a concession statement:

“I have traveled across this district and met so many people who believe in the prosperity and opportunity that Texas has to offer. Despite the results, I still have hope for our state, especially in a rural farming district like ours. I am grateful to my supporters and to those who invested in this fight. It is not in vain. I will continue to be a voice for rural Texas and the agriculture community that remains the backbone of our state. The establishment and all of their money and special interests will continue to do what they’ve always done and fight for themselves instead of us.”

— Alex Driggars

Lubbock County going for Donald Trump | 9 p.m.

Former President Donald J. Trump carried about 77 percent - or 13,198 - of the early votes in Lubbock County's Republican primary race. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Hailey was second in Lubbock County, with 18 percent. In the Democratic primary, President Joseph R. Biden received 2,393, or 84 percent, of the early votes in Lubbock County. Dean Phillips was in 2nd place, receiving about 4.5 percent of early votes.

— Adam D. Young

Jodey Arrington up in U.S. House District 19 race | 8:20 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington took a wide lead in his bid for re-election, carrying nearly 80% of the vote with a handful of counties reporting early numbers Tuesday night in the Republican primary.

More: Jodey Arrington takes early lead in Texas' U.S. House Republican primary election

With Andrews and Nolan counties reporting their early numbers, Arrington had 76.29% of the vote in a four-person race for the GOP nomination for the U.S. House District 19 seat, which covers Lubbock, Abilene, Big Spring, Plainview and other communities in the Big Country and South Plains. The winner will represent the Republican party on the November general election ballot.

— Adam D. Young

Dustin Burrows leads comfortably in early voting | 8:15 p.m.

Incumbent District 83 State Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, took a comfortable early lead over challenger Wade Cowan, who was endorsed by Attorney General Ken Paxton. Burrows received Gov. Greg Abbott's endorsement.

Burrows had received about 66% of votes, with about 2% of precincts reporting in his West Texas district.

— Alex Driggars

Incumbent Pct. 1 County Commissioner Kovar falls sharply behind in early voting | 8 p.m.

Pilot Mike Dalby took an significant early lead over incumbent Lubbock County Commissioner Terence Kovar, R-Wolfforth, in the Precinct 1 Republican primary.

Kovar earned 2,476 early votes, or 35.61%, while Dalby received 4,477 early votes, or 64.39%.

— Alex Driggars

Lubbock County voter turnout down from 2020 | 7:30 p.m.

In Tuesday's primary, 34,091 Lubbock County voters cast a ballot through early voting and Election Day — about 18.06% of registered voters — up slightly from 2022's 17.69%.

Turnout is down from the last presidential primary in 2020, when about 23% of registered Lubbock County voters cast a ballot.

— Alex Driggars

Polls are now closed | 7 p.m.

Polls closed at 7 p.m. across the region, though anyone in line before 7 o'clock was able to cast their ballot. Results are expected to begin rolling in later this evening. Check back on this page and for updates and find additional coverage at lubbockonline.com.

— Alex Driggars

What was on the ballot?

Several potentially competitive races are on the Republican primary ballot across the South Plains, including some contested Texas House of Representatives seats.

In House District 83, which includes portions of Lubbock and much of the South Plains, farmer and businessman Wade Cowan is challenging incumbent Rep. Dustin Burrows. In House District 88, which includes Plainview and Levelland, Hale County Republican Party Chairwoman Karen Post is seeking to oust incumbent Rep. Ken King.

Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton has endorsed both challengers after Burrows and King each voted to impeach Paxton in May 2023. Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Burrows but has not backed either candidate in the HD 88 race.

Previous coverage: Gov. Abbott helps Reps. Burrows, Tepper kick off re-election campaigns; Burrows faces challenger

More: AG Ken Paxton stumps for Dustin Burrows challenger Wade Cowan as part of payback tour

Paxton also declined to endorse HD 84 Rep. Carl Tepper, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. Tepper voted to impeach Paxton last year.

King, R-Canadian, is chair of the House Public Education Committee and a vocal opponent of school vouchers, one of Abbott's top legislative priorities. Post notes on her campaign website she supports "empowering parents with options and access to the learning environments that best serve their children." Burrows has previously opposed so-called school choice but has softened his stance, voting against an amendment to remove education savings accounts from an education bill in November.

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Lubbock, also faces challengers, including Jones County rancher Vance W. Boyd, who says Arrington is out of touch with his West Texas constituents.

The March primary ballot also included a number of county races, including contested primaries for county commissioner in precincts 1 and 3, several constable positions and judgeships.

Find the full list of what was on the ballot in Lubbock County and where to vote at the link below.

Election Day guide: See what's on the ballot, where to vote in Lubbock for Texas primaries

— Alex Driggars

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock County election results: Live updates on local primaries