The overview
Gregory Klaus and Donald Loucks will compete for the Republican nomination. The winning Republican candidate will face Democratic candidate Dock Jackson—who has no challenger in the March primaries—in November. The winner of that election will begin serving Bastrop County in January 2027.
Dates to remember
- Feb. 2: Last day to register to vote in the March 3 primary elections
- Feb. 17: Early voting begins
- Feb. 20: Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot
- Feb. 27: Early voting ends
- March 3: Primary election day
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
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* indicates the incumbent candidate
Gregory Klaus*
Occupation & Experience:
Current Bastrop County Judge and lifelong resident with experience in county leadership and public service.
Contact Information:
512-581-2781
Why are you running?
I'm running again because I care about Bastrop County and the people who live here. As a lifelong resident, I believe there's still important work to do and I want to keep building on what we have already started.
What is the most important issue facing residents, and how would you address it?
Growth is the biggest issue we are facing. Bastrop County is growing and we need to plan ahead so growth works for our community not against it.
If elected, how do you plan to address future growth?
By planning ahead and working together with other county departments and the cities, we can continue making smart decisions to make sure growth is handled in a way that protects the people of Bastrop County.
If elected, what would be your top three priorities?
If re-elected, my top priorities are financial responsibility, public safety and responsible growth. I'll continue to focus on watching the budget, supporting public safety and essential county services, and planning for growth in a way that serves our residents well.
Donald Loucks
Occupation & Experience:
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
