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Denton Mayoral Race Ends in Hair-Raising Tie
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- Jun 14, 2026
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- 95
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Summary
Denton’s mayoral runoff delivered a nail-biting finish as Chris Watts narrowly edged out Brian Beck by just 0.3 percentage points, sparking questions about a possible recount. Watts, a former mayor and city council member, secured 50.15% of the vote, while Beck, a professor and current council member, trailed closely at 49.85%. The race followed a May election where neither candidate reached the 50% threshold, sending them to this decisive showdown. With Gerard Hudspeth stepping down after two terms, the winner will inherit a city grappling with rapid growth and development — and the outcome remains one of North Texas’s most closely watched developments. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3bcb4f4a3c223dd5