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By 47 votes, Chris Watts defeats Brian Beck in runoff to retake Denton mayor’s seat - Denton Record-Chronicle
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· June 17, 2026
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Key takeaway The margin of victory was 47 votes, securing Watts' return to the mayor's seat.
A recent runoff election in Denton has resulted in Chris Watts defeating Brian Beck. The margin of victory was 47 votes, securing Watts' return to the mayor's seat. Further details about the election can be found through the Denton Record-Chronicle.
The outcome of the runoff election marks a significant development in local politics. For more information on the election and its implications, readers can refer to the original source, which provides a more in-depth look at the results and their impact on the community.
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Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: Google News - "Denton, TX" ·
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What is this story about? A recent runoff election in Denton has resulted in Chris Watts defeating Brian Beck. The margin of victory was 47 votes, securing Watts' return to the mayor's seat. Further details about the election…
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