Elections

City council incumbents unopposed

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, February 23, 2024
Georgetown City Council District 1 representative Amanda Parr and District 5 representative Kevin Pitts are both running unopposed this spring, after no other candidates filed with the city as of the February 16 deadline. Both incumbent council members will retain their seats for another term.
The map of Georgetown’s City Council districts outline not only the outlines of each district, but also the council who currently presides over the district. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

The map of Georgetown’s City Council districts outline not only the outlines of each district, but also the council who currently presides over the district. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

Filings for Georgetown City Council and GISD May elections open

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 29, 2024
The next general election for Georgetown City Council and Georgetown ISD School Board positions will take place on May 4.  The first day to file for a place on the general election ballot was January 17. The final day to file is February 16 at 4:30 p.m. for the school board and  5 p.m.
Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson appoints new elections administrator

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Williamson County Elections Commission named Bridgette Escobedo as the county’s new elections administrator during a December 14 meeting at the Williamson County Courthouse.    “I am honored and thrilled to join Williamson County as your new elections administrator,” she said in a statement.
Ben Daniel announces his candidacy to run as the Mayor of Florence in the May 2024 Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ben Daniel announces his candidacy to run as the Mayor of Florence in the May 2024 Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Local leader runs for mayor

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Florence resident Ben Daniel announced Tuesday night at Dwell Coffee and Tap that he will run as Mayor for the City of Florence in the May 2024 Election.    Raised near Florence, Mr. Daniel has a bachelor’s of science in professional development and has worked for 15 years in business.

Georgetown voters approve $135 million in bonds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 13, 2023
Results that came in on the night of Election Day, November 7, show Georgetown voters in support of all four proposed city bonds, totaling $135 million.  The final unofficial results show 51.05 percent of voters supported Proposition A. Proposition B saw 58.97 percent of voters in favor and 67.
Voters walk into the City Hall polling location in Georgetown on Election Day November 7. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

Voters walk into the City Hall polling location in Georgetown on Election Day November 7. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

FINAL RESULTS: All Georgetown bond propositions approved by city voters

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Update November 8, 12:20 a.m.: City props approved Georgetown residents have approved all four bond propositions on the November 7 election.  With all polling locations reporting results, Proposition A received support from 51.05 percent of voters. Proposition B is saw support from 58.

Election Day is Tuesday

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Election Day for the November Election is Tuesday, November 7. Voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.    In order to vote, residents must bring a valid I.D. to locations. According to Vote Texas, a valid I.D.

ESD 9 voting error

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
Williamson County discovered an error with the early voting ballots of some residents within Emergency Service District 9 and is working with the Secretary of State’s Office on a solution.
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