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Former Denton City Council member Vicki Byrd withdraws from District 1 special election
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points For those interested in learning more about the District 1 special election and the current candidates, the Denton Record-Chronicle is a source for additional details and updates on the election. A recent development has occurred in the District 1 special election.
A recent development has occurred in the District 1 special election. Former Denton City Council member Vicki Byrd has withdrawn from the race.
This change leaves two candidates remaining in the election. The details of the withdrawal and its impact on the election are not specified here, but further information can be found in the Denton Record-Chronicle.
For those interested in learning more about the District 1 special election and the current candidates, the Denton Record-Chronicle is a source for additional details and updates on the election.
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Category: government Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Denton Record-Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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