Arlington elects Jason Shelton as next District 8 council member with more than 60% in runoff

A runoff election was held in Arlington on Saturday. Jason Shelton, a professor at UT Arlington, won the election to become the next District 8 council member. He secured more than 60% of the vote, according to unofficial results. Shelton's opponent was Melody Fowler, who serves as an Arlington ISD trustee. Further details about the election are available from the Fort Worth Report.