TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Surrounded by family and supporters in downtown Tyler, Stuart Hene declared victory in the Tyler mayoral race Saturday night after a year-long campaign."Stuart has done an exceptional job of greeting people, getting to know people, loving his hometown," said Paul Hene, Stuart Hene's father.

"When we first got married, this is where we lived. And feel like it's really our home now. And just so happy that Stuart's going to carry on that tradition," said Susan Hene, Stuart Hene's mother.

Unofficial results released by Smith County show Hene received 5,170 votes."To have every vote count and then to look at the results, it's an honor," Mayor-elect Hene said.