WINONA, Texas — Challenger Luis Hernandez defeated Winona ISD Board President Randy Hawkins in the second election over the Place 3 trustee seat.

According to election results released Saturday, Hernandez received 244 votes to Hawkins' 181 votes during the June 7 election that was called following a tie in last month's race.

For the May 3 election, Hawkins, who serves as board president, and Hernandez both received 137 votes. After that tie, the candidates had a chance to withdraw, but neither wanted to. A recount led to another tie.

So Winona ISD approved calling for a second election to determine the winner, setting the race for June.

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