Elections
This Congressional redistricting map was proposed by Texas House Republicans on July 30. (Courtesy Texas Tribune)
Texas House begins congressional redistricting
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Every 10 years, congressional districts in Texas are redrawn to accommodate for population change based on the U.S. Census results.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Justin Early
Democrat enters Texas’ 31st Congressional District race
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Democrat Justin Early — a Georgetown resident who is a cybersecurity architect at Dell Technologies — has announced his candidacy in the race for Texas’ 31st congressional district. He is joined by candidate Caitlin McClay Rourk on the Democratic primary ballot.
Monday, July 28, 2025
David McDonald is running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 as a Republican. Photo courtesy of Kate McDonald.
David McDonald starts candidacy for county commissioner
Nalani Nuylan
Republican David McDonald — a current Leander City Council member and retired Austin police officer — has announced his candidacy for Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 2, which is currently held by Cynthia Long. The primary election is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Bridgette Escobedo, the Williamson County Elections Administrator, answers questions about the new Ballot on Demand System during the June 24 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Election adjustment: Williamson County takes steps toward new voting system
Nalani Nuylan
In preparation for the November 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election, Williamson County is adjusting some election equipment.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Josh Schroeder
Georgetown Mayor announces reelection bid
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder announced Monday, June 23, he will run for reelection in the May 2026 mayoral election. If reelected, this would be the mayor’s third term, which he would hold until May 2029. “Georgetown is at a critical juncture,” Mr. Schroeder said.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Ben Stewart
Ben Stewart focused on core services, east side development in second term
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Facing an uncontested election, incumbent Georgetown City Council Member Ben Stewart is looking ahead at his second term serving District 7. He said he’ll once again take to the dais to “make Georgetown a place that [his] kids want to decide to have their own family.” Going into his second term, Mr.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Two contested city council races, GISD candidates unopposed
The filing period has come and gone, and May 3 Georgetown City Council races are set. In Council District 3, newcomers Ben Butler and Joe Orsak will run to replace Mike Triggs, who is not running for re-election.District 4 incumbent Ron Garland will face challenger Dave Richardson.
Ron Garland
Ron Garland aims to maintain city culture, projects
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown District 4 Council Member Ron Garland is running for his second term because he has “thoroughly enjoyed” working with city staff in a time of growth to maintain the culture and small town spirit of the city. “I really ran [again] because I enjoyed it,” he said.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Benjamin Butler
Ben Butler throws his hat in the ring for District 3
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As District 3 Georgetown City Council Member Mike Triggs winds down his service in city government, he hopes to pass the torch to resident Benjamin Butler, an electric board member who Mr. Triggs is endorsing in the May election. Before serving on the city electric board, Mr.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025