David Glasheen and Carl Tepper Advance to Republican Primary Runoff for House District 84
The Republican Primary for Texas House District 84 will advance to a runoff.
Carl Tepper and David Glasheen were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday's Primary Election. Kade Wilcox and Cheryl Little finished third and fourth, respectively, in the primary.
House District 84 is completely located in Lubbock County, with the vast majority of the district located within the City of Lubbock.
2022 Republican Primary Election
State Representative District 84
David Glasheen ------ 41.88% ---- 4,886***
Cheryl Little ------------ 4.92% ----- 574
Carl Tepper ------------ 40.21% ---- 4,691***
Kade Wilcox ----------- 12.99% ---- 1,515
The race for HD 84 now continues for two and-a-half more months, with both candidates expected to continue their respective advertising blitzes and Get Out to Vote efforts. The Primary Runoff is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24th, 2022.
In the interim, you'll be able to hear both candidates making additional appearances on KFYO talk shows including The Chad Hasty Show, Sunrise LBK with Dave King & Tom Collins, and The Chad Hasty Show with Matt Martin.
The winner in the HD 84 Republican Primary Runoff will replace State Rep. John Frullo in the legislature by virtue of no Democrats running for HD 84.
Rep. Frullo announced last year that he would be retiring from the legislature and not seeking re-election in 2022.
Both Tepper and Glasheen served in the U.S. Military during their younger years. Tepper with the Air Force, fighting during the Gulf War, and Glasheen with the Marines. Tepper's political career also included a stint as Lubbock County Republican Party Chairman.
Both candidates received endorsements leading up to the primary, and more may be coming for the Primary Runoff.