Elections
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
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
Filing period for local election candidates opens January 15
The application filing period for candidates in the May 3 local elections opens January 15 and will close at 5 p.m., February 14, according to the Texas Secretary of State. Elections will be held for Georgetown City Council Districts 3, 4 and 7.
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.
Record turnout, no complaints
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Update: Covey holds strong lead in Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner race
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Update: With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Williamson County Republican Incumbent Valerie Covey is leading the race for Commissioner in Precinct 3. with 76.87 percent of votes. Wes Benedict, the Libertarian Party candidate, has received 23.13 percent of votes. Ms.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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
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.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Sun City Democrats Club prepare for elections, provides social setting
Kaitlyn Wilkes
With 775 members, the Sun City Democrats Club has never been bigger. “It makes sense,” club president Trish Lopacki told the Sun. “This is the biggest election, probably of our lives.
Friday, October 18, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Ballot talks continue as November election approaches
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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.
Williamson County approved new ballots ahead of November election
Nalani Nuylan
After lengthy discussions with the public about election integrity, Williamson County will incorporate consecutively numbered ballots in upcoming elections.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Election Results: Runoffs advance candidates toward November election
Nalani Nuylan
In the Tuesday, May 28 primary runoff election, six candidates contested for three elected positions representing Williamson County residents at the state and federal levels.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024