Texas Primary Election: José Garza wins Democratic Travis County DA race

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - José Garza has won the Texas Democratic Primary for Travis County District Attorney. Garza was up against Jeremy Sylestine in the primary election.

Garza won the primary election with 66.86% of the vote. Sylestine had 33.14% with 100% of the precincts reporting.

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Primary Election Day is on Tuesday, March 5. One of the hottest races involves the democratic candidates for Travis County District Attorney.

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Travis County District Attorney José Garza stood by his conviction record, but his challenger Jeremy Sylestine, a former prosecutor, believed he was a better fit for the job.

Both Democratic challengers, however, did agree the safety of the community is a top priority.

Sylestine ran to unseat Garza and is calling for change.