SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Smith County voters turned out in low numbers to pass a multimillion dollar road and bridge project Tuesday.
Out of the 148,948 registered voters in Smith County, only 6,916, or 4.64% cast their vote in the election.
Local items on the ballot included a $45 million road and bridge bond to improve roads throughout Smith County, mayor and council positions in Overton and council positions in Whitehouse.
Results show the $45 million dollar bond has passed. A total of 6,839 people voted for the bond, 63.59% being for it and 35.30% against.
Other results include:
- City of Frankston Alcohol Sales - Pass
- Kilgore ISD Bond - Pass
- Westwood ISD Bond - Pass
Find all the unofficial results with our news partners, the Tyler Morning Telegraph.