Republicans lead in Smith County as Democrats win Texas-wide races
Unofficial results show Republican candidates held over 61% of the vote in Smith County, while Democrats won statewide.
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Unofficial results show Republican candidates held over 61% of the vote in Smith County, while Democrats won statewide.
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