In the end, however, Congresswoman Granger successfully fended off her challenger, defeating Putnam with 58.3 percent of the vote to his 41.7 percent.
Though Granger has faced primary opponents before, the campaign launched by Putnam quickly proved to be a challenge Granger had not seen in a long time.
Soon after launching his candidacy in September, Putnam boasted raising more than $500,000 during the first week of the campaign.
Additionally, with endorsements from all three county sheriffs in the district, Putnam also earned endorsements from a number of grassroots organizations, including Club for Growth and Texas Right to Life.
Despite launching a competitive campaign, however, Granger’s endorsements from President Trump, the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the Susan B. Anthony List among other prominent organizations ultimately helped pave the way to her victory.
Heading into the race, the big question for many voters was whether or not the North Texas district was ready for a fresh face in Congress or content to keep the status quo with Granger.
In spite of the slow trickle of results that plagued much of the state on Tuesday, it became clear relatively early in the evening that Granger would successfully hold off Putnam’s bid
Approximately three hours after voting ended across the state, representatives from Putnam’s campaign told The Texan that they had conceded victory to Granger.
Granger will now serve as the Republican candidate heading into the general election in November.
If elected, this will be her 13th term in Congress.
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Sarah McConnell
Sarah McConnell is a reporter for The Texan. Previously, she worked as a Cyber Security Consultant after serving as a Pathways Intern at the Department of Homeland Security – Citizenship and Immigration Services. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Texas A&M as well as her Master of Public Service and Administration degree from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M. In her free time, Sarah is an avid runner, jazz enthusiast, and lover of all things culinary.
