Elections

Ron Garland

Ron Garland

Ron Garland aims to maintain city culture, projects

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.
Benjamin Butler

Benjamin Butler

Ben Butler throws his hat in the ring for District 3

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.
 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.

Record turnout, no complaints

 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!

 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.

Ballot talks continue as November election approaches

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.

Williamson County approved new ballots ahead of November election

After lengthy discussions with the public about election integrity, Williamson County will incorporate consecutively numbered ballots in upcoming elections.