Elections 2026

Matthias Early gives a speech at his campaign kick-off for House District 20 on Sunday, March 22, at Red Horn in Leander. The 21-year-old is running on the Democratic ballot against Republican incumbent Terry Wilson. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Matthias Early gives a speech at his campaign kick-off for House District 20 on Sunday, March 22, at Red Horn in Leander. The 21-year-old is running on the Democratic ballot against Republican incumbent Terry Wilson. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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21-year-old launches campaign for House District 20

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 2, 2026
A father-son duo are taking on Republican incumbents John Carter and Terry Wilson in this November’s general election. A 21-year-old, Matthias Early, is running against Representative Wilson in House District 20, which covers the western half of Williamson County.
About 100 residents pack the Commissioners Court room Teusday afternoon to find answers and air grievances regarding the Primary Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

About 100 residents pack the Commissioners Court room Teusday afternoon to find answers and air grievances regarding the Primary Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Residents ‘appalled,’ ‘disgusted’ with Primary election day, EA's life threatened

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, March 27, 2026
Williamson County will return to county-wide polling for the May run-off election. Wilco officials on Tuesday, March 24, dove into details about the recent March primary election, which was coordinated by the county’s Republican and Democratic parties by state law.
From left, Representative Nate Schatzine of District 93, Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evens and Pastor Nate Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill interview Sarah Moore and Ryan Bownds in a Republican candidate forum for the Judge of the 512th District Court, January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

From left, Representative Nate Schatzine of District 93, Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evens and Pastor Nate Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill interview Sarah Moore and Ryan Bownds in a Republican candidate forum for the Judge of the 512th District Court, January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Republican candidate forum: Candidates meet in Liberty Hill ahead of March primary

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Williamson County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum at Vintage Church in Liberty Hill on January 29. Seven Republican candidates vying for the November ballot presented their stances during the two-hour conversation.
Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Voters should expect precinct-level polling places on election day

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 30, 2026
Residents who plan on voting during March’s primary election will face different rules depending on if they plan to vote early or on election day. Williamson County’s Republican Party has decided to require precinct-level voting on Election Day, March 3.
Bill Fairbrother, left, files to be Williamson County’s next County Clerk with Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evans, right, at the Williamson County Republican Party Headquarters in Georgetown. Photo courtesy of Bill Fairbrother.

Bill Fairbrother, left, files to be Williamson County’s next County Clerk with Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evans, right, at the Williamson County Republican Party Headquarters in Georgetown. Photo courtesy of Bill Fairbrother.

Deputy County Clerk files for County Clerk race

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 8, 2025
Bill Fairbrother has formally declared his candidacy for Williamson County Clerk in the 2026 Republican Primary election and has submitted his application on December 7.
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