Editor's note: This article has been updated to include a comment from Melody Ryan.
Updated 6:31 a.m. Nov. 6
With all Pflugerville precincts having submitted unofficial election results, Ryan secured Place 5 on Pflugerville City Council over McDonald.
According to the unofficial results, Ryan won with a 58.49% majority, or 13,528 votes. McDonald received 41.51% of the vote with 9,601 votes.
"This victory belongs to everyone who envisions a Pflugerville shaped by thoughtful growth, community connection and responsible leadership," Ryan said in a statement. "Since moving here 17 years ago, I've been committed to building a strong community, and I am deeply grateful to my supporters, volunteers and family for making this possible."
Posted 7:44 p.m. Nov. 5
Early voting results in the Nov. 5 elections show Melody Ryan in the lead for Pflugerville City Council Place 5, with 11,016, or 57.65%, of the initial ballots cast.
Incumbent Jim McDonald received 8,092, or 42.35%, of the early votes, as shown by unofficial election results from Travis and Williamson counties.
About the candidates
McDonald has held the Place 5 seat for the last three years.
His bid for re-election centers on fiscally sustainable solutions to future growth as well as ensuring water supply, accord to a Q&A with Community Impact. McDonald said he sees traffic congestion as one of Pflugerville's greatest challenges.
Ryan is a self-employed certified public accountant. Ryan said she would prioritize fiscal responsibility, community amenities, business environment and strategic growth if she secures the council seat, according to a Q&A with Community Impact.
Some context
In early voting, there were 480,364 ballots cast in Travis County. This number makes up 51.93% of Travis County registered voters, according to previous Community Impact reporting. There were 19,073 voters who cast a ballot for the Pflugerville City Council Place 5 race in Travis County.
A portion of Pflugerville’s voters reside in Williamson County, where 262,316 residents cast their ballots early in-person or via mail. This makes up 58.59% of Williamson County's registered voters, according to county documents. Thirty-five residents voted for Pflugerville City Council Place 5 at the time of early voting.
Polls closed at 7 p.m., but voters who were in line at 7 p.m. are still able to cast ballots.
What’s next?
Community Impact will update this article as more election day vote totals are released. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results to see results from all local elections in your community.
