2026 election

Republican Rupal Chaudhari is running as County Commissioner, Precinct 2. Photo courtesy of Rupal Chaudhari for Commissioner.

Republican Rupal Chaudhari is running as County Commissioner, Precinct 2. Photo courtesy of Rupal Chaudhari for Commissioner.

Republican Rupal Chaudhari launches candidacy for County Commissioner

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 1, 2025
Republican Rupal Chaudhari has announced her candidacy for Williamson County commissioner in Precinct 2. Republican Cynthia Long, who has served since 2007, currently holds the seat.“Service to others is not something I have ever embarked on lightly,” Ms. Chaudhari said.
Democrat Caitlin Rourk enters the congressional race for Texas 31. Photo courtesy of Kate Roberts.

Democrat Caitlin Rourk enters the congressional race for Texas 31. Photo courtesy of Kate Roberts.

Democrat Caitlin Rourk declares candidacy for Congress

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Democrat Caitlin Rourk, a Round Rock resident working in Global Marketing at Dell Technologies, officially launched her campaign for Texas’s 31st Congressional District, July 29.“I’ve had enough of these out-of-touch politicians,” she said in her campaign launch video. “So I’ve made the choice.
This Congressional redistricting map was proposed by Texas House Republicans on July 30. (Courtesy Texas Tribune)

This Congressional redistricting map was proposed by Texas House Republicans on July 30. (Courtesy Texas Tribune)

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Texas House begins congressional redistricting

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Every 10 years, congressional districts in Texas are redrawn to accommodate for population change based on the U.S. Census results.
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