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The filing period for the May 2 general election ended at 5 p.m. Feb. 13, locking in the slate of candidates that will appear on Bastrop residents’ ballots.
The ballot
Ishmael Harris and Joseph Stanfield filed for mayor, while Kevin Plunkett filed for Place 3 council member, according to the Bastrop city secretary.
Both Harris and Plunkett are incumbents, with Harris being elected in 2025.
“This community is home and it is close to my heart,” Harris said in a statement posted to social media. “This past year has been a journey I’m truly grateful for, one that has taught me so much about what works, where we can improve and what our community truly needs.”
Stanfield, a first-time challenger, said he is running for mayor with three key principles in mind, including:
The offices of the mayor and Place 3 council member each carry a three-year term.
What we know
A drawing for the ballot order will be held at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at Bastrop City Hall, 1311 Chestnut St., according to the Bastrop city secretary.
Important dates
Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21-28 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 27-28 at four locations, including:
Election day voting will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 2 at 12 locations:
These polling locations could be subject to change, according to an election services contract between the Bastrop County elections administrator and the city of Bastrop.
