Elections

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Record turnout, no complaints

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
 About 69 percent of the 448,421 registered voters in Williamson County participated in the November 5 general election. Wilco set records for early voting, with an estimated 232,000 voters casting their ballots ahead of election day, according to Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo.
Registered Williamson County voters line up to cast their ballot at the polling location in Georgetown City Hall. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Registered Williamson County voters line up to cast their ballot at the polling location in Georgetown City Hall. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Election Day is here!

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 4, 2024
 About 59 percent of registered Williamson County residents had already cast their vote in this November election during the Early Voting period, according to the Williamson County Elections Department.  There are an estimated 447,711 total registered residents in the county.
The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Ballot talks continue as November election approaches

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Williamson County will be moving to pre-numbered paper ballots this November election, but some county residents continue to advocate that a voting system involving hand-marked, hand-counted, paper-ballots at a precinct-level would be the safest option for a secure election.
Marcia Waston from Citizens Defending Freedom, left, joined by resident Cathy Jaster speaks to Item 24 regarding the Secretary of State Advisory during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Marcia Waston from Citizens Defending Freedom, left, joined by resident Cathy Jaster speaks to Item 24 regarding the Secretary of State Advisory during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County approved new ballots ahead of November election

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
After lengthy discussions with the public about election integrity, Williamson County will incorporate consecutively numbered ballots in upcoming elections.

Williamson County Election Results: Democratic primary

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Democratic primary elections were held Tuesday, March 5, and Williamson County voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots.  Will all precincts now reporting, the following information is the results of ballots cast in Williamson County.

Williamson County Election Results: Republican primary

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Republican primary elections were held Tuesday, March 5, and Williamson County voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots.  With all precincts now reporting, the following information is the results of ballots cast in Williamson County.
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Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The first-ever Williamson County Government Citizens’ Academy will be held in April.   The eight-week course is designed to provide insight into the inner workings of county government and showcase the opportunities county residents have to be involved in their community.
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