Elections

Dallas City Council Election: Zarin Gracey And Joe Tave Are Vying For District 3 Seat on Saturday

By April Towery / June 6, 2023 /

There’s one more Dallas City Council seat for voters to decide before a June 19 swearing-in ceremony. Pastor Zarin Gracey and radio talk show host Joe Tave are vying for the District 3 seat vacated by term-limited District 3 Councilman Casey Thomas. District 3 covers southwest Dallas.  Stay tuned to CandysDirt.com after the polls close…

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Council Incumbents Will Keep Their Seats, District 3 Runoff Set June 10

By April Towery / May 7, 2023 /

Following a late night of watch parties, the results were in and Dallas voters sent a clear message that they like things the way they are. District 3 voters will go back to the polls June 10 for a runoff election to decide who will replace term-limited Casey Thomas. Zarin Gracey has been endorsed by…

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Election Day Report: Dallas City Council Races, Results, And Reactions

By April Towery / May 6, 2023 /

With all 366 polling places reporting, Mayor Eric Johnson and all eligible Dallas City Council incumbents are returning to the horseshoe. A runoff election will be held June 10 to decide the District 3 council member who will replace term-limited Casey Thomas. Zarin Gracey has been endorsed by Thomas and earned 46.22 percent of the…

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Crime Drops in District 8 as New Development at RedBird Rises: Is There a Connection? 

By April Towery / April 24, 2023 /

Can the revitalization of the Shops at RedBird, fueled by millions of dollars in city incentives  “save” District 8 from crime and poverty? Some say it already has. Some say southern Dallas and Oak Cliff don’t need saving. And some say it goes a long way when residents take pride in their community.  CandysDirt.com set…

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Voters Guide: Early Voting Starts Today For May 6 Dallas City Council Election

By April Towery / April 24, 2023 /

Early voting begins today as 42 candidates are vying for 14 Dallas City Council seats and the mayor’s gavel.  Early voting continues through May 2. Election Day is Saturday, May 6. If necessary for some races, runoff elections will be June 10. Voters are reminded to check the approved redistricting map before they head to the…

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