While Wichita Falls elections have all come to a close and a final answer or a candidate has been elected, one local election is headed to a runoff. 

City Council at Large candidates Austin Cobb and Samuel Pak continue to advocate for why they would be the best candidate to be elected. The runoff election is required since both candidates’ voting numbers were so close together and neither candidate won more than 50% of the vote. 

The runoff election will be Saturday, Dec. 14. 

Statements from Candidates:

Austin Cobb: “As Election Day comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on this incredible journey. With three candidates in the race, we knew there was a chance of a runoff election, and we’re incredibly grateful for all our supporters who turned out to vote in Wichita Falls. Since I launched my campaign last December, I have worked tirelessly every single day, and I will continue to work hard through the remainder of this election process and beyond. Wichita Falls deserves a leader who is ready to step in on day one and get to work.”

Samuel Pak: “I just think it’s amazing that my campaign, that I self financed of $800 got more votes than someone who spent over $40,000, because I think my message resonates with people now. We don’t think politics should be bought with money, and also that character and history should matter. I’ve been serving this community for 25 years and I think people really resonate to the idea that… They care because they know I care.”