Elections

Retiring GISD Trustee Stephanie Blanck, left, and incoming Trustee Laura Kincheloe at Ms. Blanck’s final school board meeting. Ms. Kincheloe will serve until the May 4 election in which she’ll be a candidate. PHOTO CREDIT KATHERINE HAMILTON

Retiring GISD Trustee Stephanie Blanck, left, and incoming Trustee Laura Kincheloe at Ms. Blanck’s final school board meeting. Ms. Kincheloe will serve until the May 4 election in which she’ll be a candidate. PHOTO CREDIT KATHERINE HAMILTON

GISD trustee Stephanie Blanck resigns school board seat

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 12, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustee Stephanie Blanck announced her resignation from the school board Monday, January 12, while at trustees’ monthly board workshop.She has served almost two three-year trustee terms, first joining the board in November 2020. At the board workshop, Ms.
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.
Justin Early

Justin Early

Democrat enters Texas’ 31st Congressional District race

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 28, 2025
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.
David McDonald is running for County Commissioner Precinct 2 as a Republican. Photo courtesy of Kate McDonald.

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
Friday, July 25, 2025
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.
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.

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.

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Election adjustment: Williamson County takes steps toward new voting system

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, June 26, 2025
In preparation for the November 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election, Williamson County is adjusting some election equipment.
Josh Schroeder

Josh Schroeder

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Georgetown Mayor announces reelection bid

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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.
Ben Stewart

Ben Stewart

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Ben Stewart focused on core services, east side development in second term

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, March 14, 2025
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.
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