Watkins Re-Elected as Dallas Co. DA

DALLAS - One of the closest races of Tuesday night came down to slightly more than 5,200 votes.

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Democrat Craig Watkins narrowly beat Republican challenger Danny Clancy to be re-elected as Dallas County District Attorney, according to unofficial results from Dallas County's election division.

The night started with Clancy ahead 51 percent with heavy support in early voting, but turned later in the evening when more Democratic precinct numbers began rolling in.

The race was contentious from the start, with both candidates pointing fingers at each other and allegations of racism flying.

Candidate Clancy's car was even vandalized early last month, raising questions from his camp whether Watkins supporters were to blame.

Watkins' victory helped seal the Democrats' victory in Dallas County along with the re-election of U.S. District 30 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and newly elected County Judge Clay Jenkins.