In a nutshell
The winner will serve a one-year term, completing the remainder of former Mayor Lyle Nelson's tenure following his January resignation.
About the candidates
Harris recently stepped down from his position on the Planning and Zoning Commission, as the city’s charter prohibits individuals from holding a board seat while running for office.
DeLaRosa previously served as a Bastrop City Council member and held positions on boards, including the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation, the Bastrop County Water Council Task Force and others. He ran for mayor in 2017, but lost the vote to Connie Schroeder, according to city records.
Dates to know
- May 27-June 3: early voting
- June 7: election day
Early voting and election day voting will all happen in the lower-level conference room inside the Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St.
The polls will be open during the following dates and times:
- May 27-30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- June 2-3, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- June 7, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Unofficial polling information from early and May 3 election day voting shows Ishmael Harris garnered 48.64% of ballots cast, representing 625 votes.
DeLaRosa received 34.32% of ballots cast, representing 441 votes. Ward Northcutt received 17.04% of ballots cast, representing 219 votes.
Per the city's municipal code, the candidate with the majority of votes shall be declared elected to the position, which equates to greater than 50% of total votes. As no candidate received more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election was necessary.
Per city ordinance, the runoff will be between the two candidates who received the most votes: Harris and DeLaRosa.
