Photo by Shawn Larson State Rep. Gary VanDeaver speaks at the podium as challenger Chris Spencer waits for his turn during the two’s debate last Thursday night in Texarkana.
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VanDeaver, Spencer debate as May 28 runoff election date looms
Early voting began Monday morning in one of the most contentious battles for elected office that Northeast Texas has seen in many years. The runoff election for Texas House District 1 between incumbent State Rep. Gary VanDeaver and Cass County businessman Chris Spencer has been heated to say the least. Texas House District 1 includes Bowie, Cass, Lamar, Morris and Red River Counties.