Early voting begins in Bastrop on April 22, with election day on May 3. Residents throughout the area can vote for races ranging from Bastrop Mayor to City Council positions, Bastrop ISD trustee seats and more.

Key dates
  • April 22: last day to receive mail-in ballot applications
  • April 22-29: early voting period
  • May 3: election day
What you need to know

Bastrop County participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program, which allows voters to use any polling location within their county rather than having to stay within their precinct.

Early voting locations include:
  • Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St., Bastrop
  • Smithville Recreation Center, 106 Royston St., Smithville
  • Bastrop County Cedar Creek Annex, 5785 FM 535, Cedar Creek
  • North Bastrop County Community Annex, 704 Bull Run, Elgin


What else?


Early voting locations will be open during the following dates and times:
  • April 22-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • April 28-29, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
At the polls

Voters will have the opportunity to participate in races for various positions within their districts.

Click the links below to learn more:
  • Bastrop mayor: Three candidates are running, including Willie DeLaRosa, Ward Northcutt and Ishmael Harris. Community Impact’s Q&A with the candidates can be found here.
  • Bastrop City Council: Place 1 is contested and includes candidates Perry Lowe and Cecilia Serna. Community Impact’s Q&A with the candidates can be found here. Place 5 is contested and includes incumbent John Kirkland, who currently serves as mayor pro tem, and Cheryl Lee, who currently serves in Place 1. Community Impact’s Q&A with the candidates can be found here.
  • Bastrop ISD board of trustees: Place 5 is contested and includes incumbent Chris Dillon, who serves as vice president, and John Eason. Community Impact’s Q&A with the candidates can be found here.
What else?

Those interested in which races affect Bastrop County voters can visit the Community Impact Voter Guide.


According to information from the elections office and the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, about 59% of Bastrop County residents were registered to vote as of April 21.

Residents can check their voter registration status on the Texas Secretary of State website; however, voter registration ended April 3.

Stay tuned

Community Impact will continue to cover Bastrop County elections and provide election night coverage, results and more.