Irving Voters Reject All Four $952 Million School Bond Propositions; Democrats Score Major Texas Election Victories

IRVING, Texas — Democrats celebrated sweeping victories across Texas and the nation in Tuesday's November 3, 2026, general election, but one of the biggest stories for Irving residents was much closer to home. Voters rejected all four propositions in Irving ISD's approximately $952 million bond package, dealing a major setback to the district's plans for school improvements and construction.

The defeat was decisive. Each proposition failed by more than 12 percentage points, with Proposition B receiving the strongest opposition at 60.20%.

Meanwhile, Texas voters elected Democrat Gina Hinojosa as governor, ending Republican control of the state's highest executive office. Democrats also won several other major statewide races, including lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller.

Nationally, Democrats won control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, marking a major shift in the country's political landscape.

Irving ISD's $952 Million Bond Package Rejected by Voters

Irving ISD placed four bond propositions before voters to fund a package of school construction and facility improvements, including plans to replace five schools.

Voters rejected every proposition, with opposition ranging from 55.64% to 60.20%.

Irving ISD Bond Election Results

Proposition A, which received the highest percentage of support, still fell short by 4,551 votes.

Proposition B faced the largest margin of defeat, with 8,096 more votes against the measure than in favor.

Proposition C failed by 8,175 votes, while Proposition D was rejected by a margin of 5,301 votes.

The results leave Irving ISD without voter authorization for the proposed bond funding.

The district had previously outlined its plans for the bond package, including the proposed replacement of five schools. Details of the original proposal are available in Irving Weekly's earlier coverage of the $952 million bond election.

The results show that a majority of participating voters opposed each measure. Prior to the electin, Irving residents had raised concerns about spending and the proposed increase to property taxes.

Irving ISD had not issued a statement addressing the results as of this report.

Democrats Win Texas Governor's Race and Other Statewide Offices

Texas experienced a major political shift as Democrats captured several statewide offices long held by Republicans.

Democrat Gina Hinojosa, 52, was elected the 49th governor of Texas, becoming the first Hispanic person to hold the office.

Another closely watched race ended with James Talarico, 37, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico previously represented Texas House District 50.

The Democratic victories extended to other statewide offices.

The results represented a significant change in Texas politics, where Republicans had controlled statewide elected offices for decades.

Irving Congressional Races: Republicans Hold Two Seats, Democrat Wins District 33

Irving residents are represented across three U.S. congressional districts, making the city's election results a mix of Republican and Democratic victories.

In Congressional District 6, which includes South Irving, incumbent Republican Jake Ellzey defeated Democratic challenger Danny Minton.

In Congressional District 24, which includes portions of North Irving, Las Colinas and Valley Ranch, Republican Beth Van Duyne, a former Irving mayor, won reelection against Democrat Kevin Burge.

In Congressional District 33, which includes portions of North, Central and East Irving, Democrat Collin Allred defeated Republican Patrick David Gillespie by a wide margin.

Allred received 78.57% of the vote, compared with 21.43% for Gillespie.

U.S. Congressional Election Results Affecting Irving

Texas House Races Affecting Irving

Democrats also won all three Texas House races identified as representing portions of Irving.

In House District 103, longtime Democratic state Rep. Rafael Anchia, who has served since 2005, defeated Republican Melanie Medley-Thomas.

In House District 105, Democratic incumbent Terry Meza secured another term after running unopposed.

In House District 115, Democratic incumbent Cassandra Garcia Hernandez defeated Republican challenger Danny Rosellini.