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Shelton leads Fowler in early voting for Arlington City Council District 8 runoff election
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk James Hartley | KERA News and Chris Moss , as published by Fort Worth Report
· June 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The election has drawn participation from 6,547 voters so far.
Voters in Arlington have been casting ballots in a runoff election for City Council District 8. The election has drawn participation from 6,547 voters so far. A professor from the University of Texas at Arlington is currently ahead in the vote count.
His opponent is a trustee of the local school district. Further information about the election, including the current vote tally, can be found through the Fort Worth Report. The numbers show a significant gap between the two candidates, with more details available from the source.
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Category: government Published: June 14, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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