Voters Choose New Leadership in Southern Denton County’s Critical Local Elections
Southern Denton County voters delivered decisive results this Election Day, reshaping local town councils and school districts in a series of closely watched races. The contests spanned
Double Oak, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle, Justin, Northlake, and key school board districts, marking a pivotal moment for governance across the region.
In Flower Mound, the spotlight was on Flower Mound Town Council with Chris Drew running unopposed for Place 2, securing 3,271 votes. The competitive Place 5 council race saw Clare Harris claim victory with 55.91% of the vote—totaling 2,373 ballots—defeating Susan Cox and Ethan Mitchell.
Highland Village Sees Tight Battles and Uncontested Wins
Highland Village Mayor Charlotte Wilcox was reelected without opposition, capturing 1,130 votes. The city’s Place 2 seat tipped in favor of Hogan Heathington with a narrow 51.47%, beating Misty Sedillo by fewer than 40 votes. Shawn Nelson secured Place 4 unchallenged with 1,041 votes, while former Mayor Daniel Jaworski edged out Lorri Hill for Place 6 with 675 votes to 612.
Double Oak Elects New Voices as Incumbents Fall Short
Voters in Double Oak pushed six candidates for three Town Council seats, ultimately favoring newcomers. Leading results showed Dan McCormick barely ahead with 584 votes, closely followed by Chris Bump (583) and Linda Blesch (555). Long-standing incumbents trailed far behind, signaling a major shift in local leadership.
Justin and Argyle Voters Confirm Incumbents and Approve Major Propositions
In Justin, incumbent James Clark secured the mayor’s office comfortably with 62.68% of vote share. Place 4 and Place 6 seats saw uncontested victories by James Castle and Shelby Scott StClair, respectively. Meanwhile, Daniel Dennis retained Place 5 with a clear majority.
Argyle residents overwhelmingly approved two significant ballot measures. Proposition A, to extend the existing street sales tax, passed with a remarkable nearly 90% approval. Proposition B, aiming to lengthen mayoral and council terms to three years, also won resoundingly with over 71% support.
Northlake Passes Municipal Development District Propositions Narrowly
Both ballot propositions to establish a Municipal Development District in Northlake secured voter approval. Proposition A barely crossed the majority line with 52.55% favor, while Proposition B passed more comfortably at 64.73%. These wins signal new development and funding opportunities ahead.
School Board Races Highlight Tense Contests and Unopposed Seats
In the Denton Independent School District, Greg Petolick edged out Vicki Byrd by a razor-thin margin in Place 6, winning 50.48% of 13,048 votes. Meanwhile, Anita Martinez-Strickland faced no opposition for Place 7 and garnered 9,445 votes.
Across the district border at Lewisville ISD, Staci Barker claimed the Place 5 seat with 54.07%, defeating Brian Pollard. Total turnout in that contest exceeded 3,900 voters.
Official Turnout Data Reflects Low but Key Engagement
Denton County Elections officials reported a countywide turnout of 8.11%, with 46,950 ballots cast out of nearly 579,000 registered voters. Roughly 130 of 220 precincts had reported by the latest update. All results remain unofficial pending certification and canvassing.
These pivotal local elections demonstrate clear shifts in leadership across Southern Denton County, with new faces rising in town councils and closely fought school board seats setting the tone for governance and policy decisions in the months ahead. Voters continue to impact education, local development, and community representation at a decisive moment.
Denton County Official: “These results reflect our community’s active voice shaping the future of our towns and schools
Authorities urge residents to stay informed as official canvassing begins and final results are released. These changes are critical to understand for anyone following grassroots political trends beyond Texas, reflecting broader national patterns of local engagement and electoral participation.
