Williamson County elected a new sheriff and four incumbent candidates kept their respective seats in the Nov. 5 election contested races, according to the Williamson County Elections Department.
Williamson County Sheriff
Republican Matthew Lindemann has been elected as Williamson County sheriff, unseating Democrat incumbent Mike Gleason.
Lindemann received 140,434 votes, or 52%, while Gleason received 129,623 votes, 48%.
Lindeman currently serves as a Williamson County law enforcement officer and plans to be tough on crime, to focus on vulnerable communities such as the elderly and to prevent furture jail inspection failures, according to his campaign website.
House District 52 representative
Republican incumbent Caroline Harris Davila has been re-elected for the Texas House District 52 seat in the Nov. 5 election, against opponent Democrat Jennie Birkholz
Harris Davila received 57,097 votes, or 56.11%, while Birkholz received 44,659 votes, or 43.89 %.
Harris Davila was elected in 2023, and calls herself “a proven conservative dedicated to serving Texans,” according to her campaign website. Border security, election integrity, protecting American values and supporting local businesses are key issues Harris Davila supports.
Williamson County Attorney
Doyle “Dee” Hobbs, Jr., will return as Williamson County attorney for a fourth term, winning 53.14% of the vote against Democrat Amy Lyn Lefkowitz, who received 46.86%.
The Republican was first elected for the position in 2013 and will serve another four years. While in office, Hobbs focused on issues such as family justice, domestic violence and mental health. He hopes to “continue to be a beacon of hope” for the Williamson County community, according to his campaign website.
Constable, Precinct 4
Incumbent Precinct 4 Republican Paul Leal, won re-election versus democratic candidate Kenneth Guerrero on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Leal received 37,080 votes or 56.28%, while his opponent Guerrero had 28,803 votes, or 43.72%. Leal originally won office in November 2020 narrowly defeating Democrat Perry Travis 50.80% to 49.20%.
One of his biggest accomplishments was winning the 2022 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service after personally helping locals stay safe during the 2021 winter storm.
U.S. Representative, District 31
Republican incumbent John Carter has been re-elected to represent Texas congressional district 31, against opponent Democrat Stuart Whitlow.
Carter received 113,642 votes, or 57.8%, while Whitlow received 82,964, or 42.2%.
Carter has been serving in the District 31 seat since 2003.
