This election comes after several years of deaths at the Tarrant County Jail under Sheriff Bill Waybourn. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — The Tarrant County Sheriff is up for re-election following a contentious year filled with controversy surrounding deaths at the Tarrant County Jail.

The covers Brown, Callahan, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Shackelford and Stpehens counties, and parts of Parker and Tarrant counties. Republican Tan Parker faces Democrat Stephanie Draper in this district, which covers Wise County,

Voters went to the polls in South Florida on Tuesday in an election with high turnout and higher implications. In Broward County, voters cast ballots for sheriff, and mayors and commissioners in many cities.

Here are early, unofficial election results for North Carolina and for Wake, Durham and Orange counties, according to the State Board of Elections. While polls close at 7:30 p.m., complete results won’t be available right away.

This article will be updated throughout Election Day with live analysis, real-time results for major races and more.

The Fayetteville Observer will bring you live updates from Cumberland County and North Carolina throughout Election Day.