Lois Kolkhorst will be representing Texas Senate District 18 when the Texas Legislature convenes.  In the overall race, Kolkorst won by a fair margin netting 21,833 out of the 39,200 total votes cast.  The next largest vote taker was Gary Gates with 13, 414.Lois released a statement after the race was finalized:

“I’m excited to work with my colleagues in the State Senate, Governor-Elect Abbott, and Lt. Governor-Elect Dan Patrick in the next legislative session. We have an opportunity to have the most conservative session in recent history, responding to the demand of the voters of Texas. I cannot thank the voters of District 18 enough. I’m truly humbled by the results.”

Austin County residents votes were as follows:

Candidate Party Early Votes Percent Total Votes Percent
Cindy Drabek DEM 23 1.49% 40 1.32%
Gary Gates REP 289 18.72% 579 19.21%
Charles Gregory REP 9 0.58% 25 0.82%
Christian E. Hawkins DEM 20 1.29% 56 1.85%
Lois W. Kolkhorst REP 1,202 77.90% 2,313 76.76%
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Total Votes Cast 1,543 3,013
Precincts Reported 10 of 10 Precincts 100.00%

For a complete breakdown of how each county voted in Senate District 18 go HERE.  For a detailed map of Texas Senate District 18 click HERE.