Kristin Nelson Wins GOP Runoff, Secures Nomination for House District 38 Seat

Kristin Nelson wins GOP runoff, secures nomination for House District 38 seat

Republican voters in portions of Lee and Chambers Counties went to the polls Tuesday to decide their party’s nominee in the House District 38 Special Primary Runoff Election. The seat became vacant earlier this year after former State Representative Debbie Wood relocated outside the district, triggering the need for a special election. Kristin Nelson won the runoff with a clear majority, earning 1,609 votes for 54.45 percent of the vote. Garrett…

Kristin Nelson wins House District 38 GOP nomination

Republican voters in Chambers and Lee counties chose Kristin Nelson as their nominee in the House District 38 special election. Nelson will face Democratic candidate Hazel Floyd in a Feb. 3 general election. (photo courtesy of candidate)Kristin Nelson won the House District 38 Republican nomination Tuesday night. As of 8:55 p.m., Nelson, a stay-at-home mother, received 1,609 (54.45%) votes, according to unofficial returns. Peanut farmer Garrett …