Elections Administrator Kristin Miles said over 50% of registered Bastrop County voters cast their ballots during early voting, which ended on Nov. 1.
On the ballot
Locally contested races include County Commissioner, Precinct 1 and County Constable, Precinct 2. Other items on the ballot include a possible addition of Emergency Services Department No. 3, and 13 charter amendments, including a potential change to misdemeanor marijuana charges.
- Nov. 5: Election Day
- Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.: Deadline for voters to return mail-in ballots
- Nov. 12: Deadline for mail-in ballot voters to fix errors
Bastrop County participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program, which allows voters to use any polling location within their county rather than being required to stay within their precinct.
Election Day locations include:
- Wyldwood Baptist Church, 398 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek
- Aqua Water Supply, 415 Old Austin Highway, Bastrop
- River Valley Christian Fellowship, 1224 W. Hwy. 71, Bastrop
- Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St., Bastrop
- Paige Community Center, 107 S. Main St., Paige
- Bastrop County Community Center, 15 American Legion Drive, Bastrop
- Smithville Rec Center, 106 Royston St., Smithville
- Rosanky Community Center, 135 Main St., Rosanky
- Bastrop County Cedar Creek Annex, 5785 FM 535, Cedar Creek
- Red Rock Community Center, 114 Red Rock Road, Red Rock
- Elgin Recreation Center, 361 N. Hwy. 95, Elgin
- Bastrop County Road and Bridge Precinct 4, 1133 Dildy Drive, Elgin
- Faith Lutheran Church, 230 Waco St., McDade
- Family Worship Center, 2425 FM 1704, Elgin
- Bastrop County ESD No. 2, Station 4, 1432 N. Hwy. 95, Bastrop
What you should know
Those interested in which races apply to them can check the September edition of Community Impact, or visit the Community Impact Voter Guide. A sample ballot can also be found on the Bastrop County Elections website.
More details
When voting, residents must present a photo ID, which can include one of the following:
- Texas driver’s license
- Texas Election Identification Certificate
- Texas personal identification card
- Texas handgun license issued by DPS
- United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph
- United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
- United States passport
- Birth certificate
- Current utility bill
- Bank statement
- Government check
- Paycheck
- Government document that shows the voter’s name and an address—including the voter’s registration certificate
Bastrop County implemented a new setup in 2022, after approval from Commissioners Court. The new method of polling includes the ExpressVote ballot machine, and the DS200 scanner and tabulator—combining digital and print capabilities. Click here to learn more.
Stay tuned
Community Impact will continue to cover Bastrop County elections and provide election night coverage, final results and more.
