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Democrat Sarah Eckhardt flips Texas comptroller seat, putting school vouchers under new scrutiny

FOX 26 Houston By Angie.Rodriguez@fox.com (Angie Rodriguez) Nov 5, 2026 · 11:44 AM 0 views 0 comments

Democrat Sarah Eckhardt flips Texas comptroller seat, putting school vouchers under new scrutiny — Image: FOX 26 Houston

As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999.

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