County primary elections are in March. However, local elections could shape up with new faces in May.
The city of Taylor will hold a general election for city and school officials May 7.
At the city, terms set to expire in May are District 1 and District 4. Currently, the District 1 seat is held by Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson, and the District 4 seat belongs to Robert Garcia.
The filing period to submit an application for a place on the ballot for either of these seats is Jan. 19 through Feb. 18. Residents may contact the city clerk’s office for a candidate packet, or visit the city’s website at www.taylortx.gov/251/City- Elections.
For the school board, three seats are set to expire in May. Place 3, held by Cheryl Carter, Place 4, held by Board President Marco Ortiz, and Place 5, held by Board Secretary Thomas Rohlack, are all up for election in May.
For more information about the school board election or to get an application, contact the Administration office at 512-365-1391.
COUNTY PRIMARIES SET FOR MARCH
On March 1, voters will determine the candidates for their specific parties – Democratic or Republican. Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, County Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles, Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Judge Stacy Hackenberg and Williamson County Treasurer Scott Heselmeyer all have seats that will expire in November.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY JUDGE
Republican Primary
Bill Gravell (incumbent)
Ryan Gallagher
Democratic
Blane Conklin
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
PRECINCT 4
Republican
Russ Boles (incumbent)
Terri Romere
Democratic
Jose Orta
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
PRECINCT 4
Republican
Rhonda Redden
Matthew Branding
Carole Callahan
Democratic Stacy Hackenberg (incumbent)
WILLIAMSON COUNTY TREASURER
Republican
Scott Heselmeyer (incumbent)
Democratic
No candidates
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
• Last day to register to vote: Monday, Jan. 31
• Early Voting period: Monday, Feb. 14, to Friday, Feb. 25
• First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: Saturday, Jan. 1
• Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not postmarked): Friday, Feb. 18
• Election Day: Tuesday, March 1
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
JAN. 1 – First day to apply for ballot by mail
JAN. 19 – First day to file for a place on the ballot
FEB. 18 – Last day to file for a place on the ballot
APRIL 7 – Last day to register to vote
APRIL 26 – Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
APRIL 25-29 – Early voting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at early vote location (Taylor City Hall)
MAY 2-3 – Early Voting 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at early vote location (Taylor City Hall)
MAY 7 – Election Day at vote center locations and last day to receive ballot by mail.
