May 2024 Election

Primary election is March 5

Republican and Democratic primary elections will take place March 5, with federal, state and county-level candidates and issues appearing on the ballot. Early voting begins Monday, February  20 and ends Friday, March 1.
Liberty Hill Municipal Court is located on 2801 Ranch Road 1869. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill Municipal Court is located on 2801 Ranch Road 1869. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill Mayor resigns, effective March 1

Liberty Hill Mayor Liz Branigan announced she will be stepping down from office during the city’s January 24 city council meeting.   She submitted her resignation “citing medical and scheduling issues,” according to city documents.
 League of Women Voter volunteers help residents register to vote for their first election at the Georgetown library on September 19, 2023. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

League of Women Voter volunteers help residents register to vote for their first election at the Georgetown library on September 19, 2023. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

League of Women Voters assists residents for spring election

The League of Women Voters of Williamson County is holding several voter registration events around Wilco before the Monday, February 5, cutoff date to participate in Texas’s March 5 primary election.
Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson appoints new elections administrator

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

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.