Texas Republicans

The race to be the Republican nominee for House District 61 is headed to a May runoff.

The runoff election will take place in May.

The two previously went head-to-head in 2022.

The anti-school choice incumbent has lost to local attorney LaHood.

Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.

Only one other speaker has entered a runoff, and lost in 1972. 

School choice has been the main point of contention throughout the race.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment featured prominently in the race for House District 65.