Early voting results show Republican candidate Butch Carmack has taken an early lead ahead of Democratic candidate Joseph B. Thompson for the Bastrop County commissioner, Precinct 1, race. Carmack has 59.49% of the reported votes so far.
Incumbent Mel Hamner announced he will retire at the end of the year.
At the polls
For Bastrop County constable Precinct 2, early results also indicate Republican candidate James L. Scoggins is ahead of incumbent August "Gus" Meduna Jr. with 61.71% of the votes.
Zooming in
Bastrop County commissioners serve four-year terms. According to the Texas Association of Counties, their responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conducting the general business of the county
- Adopting the county’s budget and tax rate
- Approving all budgeted purchases of the county
- Authorizing contracts
- Providing and maintaining county buildings and facilities
- Serving as a licensed peace officer and performing various law enforcement functions, including issuing traffic citations
- Serving warrants and civil papers, such as subpoenas and temporary restraining orders
- Serving as bailiff for Justice Court
What's next?
In early voting, 30,869 in-person ballots were cast countywide, representing 50.27% of Bastrop County's registered voters.
Polls closed at 7 p.m., although voters who were in line at 7 p.m. were still able to cast ballots.
Community Impact will update this article as more Election Day vote totals are released. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Visit bit.ly/Bastrop2024 to see results from all local Bastrop-area elections.
