Based on election results, Wise County remains firmly a Republican-majority county, but it appears Democrats had their strongest showing in decades.
March 3 primary
Local results mostly mirrored statewide choices
Wise County joined 253 other counties in making its voice heard in a number of state-wide races in both the Republican and Democratic Primary Tuesday.
Lloyd defeats Belew in District Judge race
FREEThe race to fill the bench as 271st District Judge — which includes Wise and Jack counties — came down to the wire Tuesday night. In the Republican Primary, Andrew Lloyd narrowly defeated Paul Belew, receiving more than 50 percent of the total vote. “I am just thankful and grateful for the citizens of Wise and Jack counties who […]
Hopper to face Evans for House District 64
FREETexas Rep. Andy Hopper easily defeated challenger Lisa McEntire in the Republican primary for House District 64 Tuesday night, securing the GOP nomination by comfortable margins in both Wise and Denton counties. The incumbent will now face Democratic nominee Julie Evans in the November 3 general election. House District 64 includes all of Wise County and the northwest portion of […]
Hogg beats crowded JP 1 field, Redman retains JP 2 seat
Wise County’s Justice of the Peace lineup will have a new member. Decatur resident Bill Hogg, a retired Texas Department of Public Safety trooper, came out on top in the four-person race for Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace (JP 1) in the March Republican Primary Tuesday. Hogg gained 57.88 percent of the vote, beating out Jason Van Dyke […]
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Results
FREEThe unofficial final voting results from Tuesday’s primary has been released from the Wise County Election’s Office.
Primary election day is Tuesday
FREENext week’s election could decide who advances to a November general election, and in some cases locally, could decide who takes office next year.
McEntire narrows funding gap in house race
A late infusion of campaign contributions has narrowed the gap between two local Republican state house candidates facing off in next week’s primary election.
Voting off to strong start
If you haven’t voted yet in the March 3 primary, you still have plenty of opportunities left before election day, including this weekend.
Wise County Messenger Candidate Q&A
FREELocal residents will have the opportunity to head back to the ballot box next week as early voting begins for the March 3 primary. The two-week early voting period begins Tuesday, Feb. 17 and runs through Friday, Feb. 27. The main early voting location this year will be at the Decatur Conference Center (East Entrance) at 2010 U.S. 380. Other […]
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