Republican incumbent Stan Gerdes and Democratic candidate Mary Klenz will face off in the Nov. 3 election for State Representative, District 17.
How we got here
In the March 3 primary election, Gerdes defeated challenger Tom Glass with about 61% of the vote.
Democratic candidate Mary Klenz secured about 60% of the vote against her two primary challengers, Frank Gomez III and Robert Salter.
How it works
Community Impact's goal with election Q&As is to provide a side-by-side, equitable resource for Bastrop County voters to review candidates' perspectives before they head to the polls.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.
Learn more
Click here to read Community Impact's Q&A with Bastrop County Judge candidates Gregory Klaus and Dock Jackson.
Click here to read Community Impact's Q&A with Bastrop County Commissioner, Precinct 4, candidates David Glass and Kat Hammer.
Mark your calendar
Voter registration is open through Oct. 5 for the November elections.
Other key dates include:
Oct. 19: Early voting begins
Oct. 23: Deadline for the Elections Office to receive a ballot-by-mail application
Oct. 30: Last day of early voting
Nov. 3: Election Day
