Super Tuesday: Runoff declared in Texas House District 21 seat

A runoff election has been declared for the seat in the Texas House District 21, according to the Texas Tribune.

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The seat, which is currently held by Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan, didn’t see a candidate receive over 50% of the vote in the election.

Unofficial results show Phelan received 43% of the vote, David Covey received 46% of the vote, and Alicia Davis received 10% of the vote with 45% of reporting.

According to the Texas Secretary of State's website, a runoff election will take place on Tuesday, May 28. The first day of early voting will take place on Monday, May 20.