March 2026 Primary Election
About 100 residents pack the Commissioners Court room Teusday afternoon to find answers and air grievances regarding the Primary Election. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Residents ‘appalled,’ ‘disgusted’ with Primary election day, EA's life threatened
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County will return to county-wide polling for the May run-off election. Wilco officials on Tuesday, March 24, dove into details about the recent March primary election, which was coordinated by the county’s Republican and Democratic parties by state law.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Kim Collins Gilby, Williamson County’s Democratic Party Chair, speaks during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting after the Primary Elections on March 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Election woes continue
Nalani Nuylan
Eight Williamson County residents took to the podium during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting to voice their frustration about how Election Day was handled during this month’s primary election.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Election Day is Tuesday; Here's how you can vote in Williamson County
News Staff
The Texas primary election is set for March 3, and early voting ended Thursday, February 26. This election includes federal, state and county-level positions, including governor, state senator, Texas state representatives, state judges, and county judge and commissioner races.
Monday, March 2, 2026
County Commissioner Precinct 2 Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Rupal Chaudhariwww.rupalforwilco.com Why did you choose to run for commissioner? I got involved in politics when the City of Austin attempted to move its failed homeless hotel strategy into Williamson County.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Republican 512 District Court Judge Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Ryan Bowndshttps://ryanbownds.com/meet-ryan Why did you choose to run for district judge?I’ve had a career in legal public service. I’ve always felt a calling to use the talent and gifts that God has given me to serve the people around me.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Republican State Senator District 3 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Dr. Charles Schwertner (incumbent)www.drschwertner.com Why did you choose to run for state senator? I chose to run for re-election to continue defending the conservative values that make Texas strong: freedom, opportunity, faith, family, and limited government.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Democrat State Senate District 5 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Paul Thomassonhttps://thomassonforsenate.comWhy did you choose to run for state senator? I am a Democratic Activist In Brazos County and am a zealous progressive. Others came to me (repeatedly) and asked me to run for this very challenging seat.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Republican State Representative District 52 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Caroline Harris Davila (incumbent) https://carolinefortexas.comWhy did you choose to run for the House?As a lifelong conservative Republican and your current state representative, I believe in limited government, free enterprise, and rugged individualism.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Democrat District 31 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
Justin Earlywww.votejustinearly.com Why did you choose to run for Congress? I’m running because the problems we face in District 31 are not just Texas problems; they’re American problems.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Republican District 31 Candidate Q&As
Nalani Nuylan
John Carter (incumbent) www.johncarterforcongress.com Why did you choose to run for Congress?I’m running for Congress as an extension of a life dedicated to public service. I took my first oath to serve Texas as a District Judge, and I have remained under oath in service to my neighbors ever since.
Monday, March 2, 2026