Lupe Valdez loses primary runoff to Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown

(The Texas Tribune) – Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown defeated Lupe Valdez in a primary runoff Tuesday, clearing the way for the incumbent to win another term. In a Tuesday evening statement, Valdez conceded defeat to Brown, who was leading with 67% of votes as of 11 p.m. “This race was never about me, this race was about highlighting the many problems at the Dallas County Sheriff Department,” Valdez said. “I was honored to be able to bring attention to the many issues affecting deputies, morale and the safety of our inmates and the citizens of Dallas County. My prayer is that our campaign brought light to these issues and that they will lead to an improved Sheriff’s department.” Valdez served as Dallas County’s sheriff from 2005 until 2017, when she stepped down to run for governor and endorsed Brown as her replacement. Valdez won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 2018, but lost to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the November general election. In a statement late Tuesday night, Brown said she had not yet heard directly from Valdez. “I am thankful to voters for once again, trusting me to serve in this important position,” Brown said. “We look forward...