Why a Texas Candidate Who Died Weeks Ago Could Still Win Election
Summary
Richard Davis, a Republican candidate for justice of the peace in Brazoria County, Texas, died on September 14, but his name will remain on the November 3 ballot. Texas law requires election officials to count votes for candidates who die after a specified deadline; if Davis wins, county commissioners will appoint someone to serve the remaining two-year term.Key Facts
- Davis was the incumbent justice of the peace for Precinct 2, Place 2, and took office on January 1, 2011.
- Davis died on September 14, after the August 21 deadline for removing a candidate from the November 3 ballot.
- Texas law requires officials to count votes for candidates who die after the 74th day before Election Day.
- Some text messages to voters incorrectly claimed that votes for Davis would not count.
- Davis is running against Shenequa Harrison.
- If Davis wins a majority, the Brazoria County Commissioners Court will appoint a qualified replacement for a two-year term.
- Voters will choose a permanent successor at the next general election.
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