Long lines, confusion caused by Williamson County’s precinct-level voting on Election Day

Williamson County’s Elections Office called in mid-day re-enforcement on Election Day Tuesday, as equipment for additional voting booths were brought to the Westinghouse voting site at Northstar Georgetown to accommodate voters who had been waiting for close to three hours to cast their ballots.

Election Day is Tuesday; Here's how you can vote in Williamson County

The Texas primary election is set for March 3, and early voting ended Thursday, February 26.  This election includes federal, state and county-level positions, including governor, state senator, Texas state representatives, state judges, and county judge and commissioner races.

County Commissioner Precinct 2 Q&As

Rupal Chaudhariwww.rupalforwilco.com Why did you choose to run for commissioner? I got involved in politics when the City of Austin attempted to move its failed homeless hotel strategy into Williamson County.

Republican 512 District Court Judge Candidate Q&As

Ryan Bowndshttps://ryanbownds.com/meet-ryan Why did you choose to run for district judge?I’ve had a career in legal public service. I’ve always felt a calling to use the talent and gifts that God has given me to serve the people around me.

Republican State Senator District 3 Candidate Q&As

Dr. Charles Schwertner (incumbent)www.drschwertner.com Why did you choose to run for state senator? I chose to run for re-election to continue defending the conservative values that make Texas strong: freedom, opportunity, faith, family, and limited government.

Democrat State Senate District 5 Candidate Q&As

Paul Thomassonhttps://thomassonforsenate.comWhy did you choose to run for state senator? I am a Democratic Activist In Brazos County and am a zealous progressive.  Others came to me (repeatedly) and asked me to run for this very challenging seat.

Republican State Representative District 52 Candidate Q&As

Caroline Harris Davila (incumbent) https://carolinefortexas.comWhy did you choose to run for the House?As a lifelong conservative Republican and your current state representative, I believe in limited government, free enterprise, and rugged individualism.

Democrat District 31 Candidate Q&As

Justin Earlywww.votejustinearly.com Why did you choose to run for Congress? I’m running because the problems we face in District 31 are not just Texas problems; they’re American problems.

Republican District 31 Candidate Q&As

John Carter (incumbent)  www.johncarterforcongress.com Why did you choose to run for Congress?I’m running for Congress as an extension of a life dedicated to public service. I took my first oath to serve Texas as a District Judge, and I have remained under oath in service to my neighbors ever since.

Amplify Wilco day set for next week

For the third year in a row, I Live Here I Give Here will be hosting Amplify Wilco Day, a 24-hour giving period on March 4 and 5 that will benefit over 90 nonprofits that serve Williamson County. The event coincides with Amplify Austin, which has raised $122.