Williamson County sees 6.7% early-voting turnout for May 6 election

Williamson County saw a 6.7% early-voting turnout in advance of the May 6 election in which voters will decide on several city council seats, school board positions and school district bonds.

The results

From April 24-May 2, 24,366 out of 363,811 eligible voters visited the polls, according Williamson County’s unofficial early voting summary. The majority of residents, 22,978, voted in person. Another 1,358 voters cast their ballot by mail, while 30 provisional ballots were also turned in.

What to know

Voting centers on election day will be located throughout the county, with races occurring in Austin, Cedar Park, Coupland, Florence, Georgetown, Granger, Hutto, Jarrell, Leander, Liberty Hill, Round Rock, Taylor and Thrall. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. More information, including sample ballots and a list of polling places, can be found on the county’s elections department webpage.