MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — One of Central Texas' biggest local races during the 2022 primary is the race for McLennan County District Attorney.
Republican Josh Tetens and Democrat Aubrey Robertson will go head-to-head for the position on Nov. 8.
Why You Should Care
The district attorney plays a major role in the way criminal cases are handled.
In Texas, District Attorneys represent counties in prosecuting felony cases and work with law enforcement in the investigation process.
Some of their other responsibilities include presenting cases to the grand jury and representing the state when removing children from abusive households.
No matter who wins the race, the next district attorney could really influence the way crime is prosecuted in McLennan County until the next election cycle.
The Candidates - Who won?
Josh Tetens (R) - Won the Republican vote by 7,797 votes
Josh Tetens who is a former criminal attorney wins the Republican nominee.
Teten's is hoping to increase the efficiency of the District Attorney's office along with increasing the use of mental health resources.
To read more on the issues Teten focuses on, visit his campaign site here.
6 News Baylee Bates caught up with Tetens at an Election Day Watch Party:
Aubrey Robertson (D) - Won the Democratic vote by 3,179 votes
Aubrey Robertson who is a former prosecutor wins the primary vote for Democrat. Robertson claims that his past as the only prosecutor in the race is an advantage.
Robertson also wants to increase efficiency at the District Attorney's office and believes the way to do so is by re-evaluating the way cases are prosecuted.
He also wants to increase the retention of professional educators and reinvest tax dollars into Texas' public school classrooms.
To read more on the issues Robertson focuses on, visit his campaign site here.
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