Republican Party Sweeps Van Zandt County Elections

The Republican Party of Van Zandt County celebrated a clean sweep of state and local elections. Nine local races were won by Republican candidates, most by double-digit percentages.

Republican candidates in state and national elections were also supported in a by a wide margin in the county.

Local results were as follows:

State Representative, District 2

Dan Flynn (Rep) – 15,344

Michael A. French (Lib)  - 2,483  

Chief Justice, 12th Court of Appeals

Jim Worthen (Rep) – 15,537

Sheriff

R.P. “Pat” Burnett (Rep) – 14,031

Deborah (Debbie) Davis (Dem)  - 6,087

County Tax Assessor Collector

J.J. Stubblefield (Rep) – 11,945

Darlene Griggers Davis (Dem)  - 7,639

County Treasurer, Unexpired Term

Detra Janzen (Rep) – 15,497

County Commissioner, Precinct No. 1

Ricky LaPrade (Rep) – 2,645

Johnny Hill (Dem)  - 1,852

County Commissioner, Precinct No. 3

Duanne Harvey (Rep) – 2,548

Kelles Miller (Dem)  - 2,316

Constable, Precinct No. 1

Mickey Henson (Rep) – 2,402

Rodney Hetmer (Dem)  - 1,978