Republican Michael Cloud has won the Congressional District 27 special election with 54% of the vote, even with eight other contenders on the ballot. Because he secured more than 50% of the vote, that means no run off will be required.
As a result of his win, he will proceed to take office immediately to fill the vacant office created by Congressman Farenthold's resignation. And as the Republican nominee to fill the next term, too, that means he will already be an incumbent Congressman by the November general election.
Congratulations to Michael Cloud, our newly-elected Congressman for Texas District 27!
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Special Election - Congressional Dist 27
Today, Saturday, June 30, is the Special Election in the Congressional District 27 race. Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm. Go VOTE!!
Who Participates?
Registered voters of Congressional District 27, including those in Bastrop County from voting precincts:
Who Participates?
Registered voters of Congressional District 27, including those in Bastrop County from voting precincts:
- 1003
- 2007
- 2008
- 3012
- 3013
- 3014
- 3015
- 3016
If you live south of the river, or south of Hwy 71 from Pine Forrest/ColoVista to Smithville, and west of Hwy 290 S at Smithville, then it probably includes you, including all of Commissioner's Precinct Three.
Where Do We Vote on Election Day?
On election day, you must vote at the location designated for your voting precinct. Those designations are as follows:
- 1003 and 2008 - Bastrop Church of Christ, 287 Hwy 20, Bastrop
- 2007 - Rosanky Community Center, 135 Main St., Rosanky
- 3012 and 3013 - Red Rock Community Center, 114 Red Rock Rd, Red Rock
- 3014, 3015 and 3016 - Cedar Creek United Methodist Church, 5630 FM 535, Cedar Creek
How Do I Confirm My Precinct Number?
Check your voter registration card, or click here to look it up by your name and date of birth.
What is This Election About?
In the Primary and Runoff, the voters of Congressional District 27 chose nominees for the November general election to determine who will take that office come January. Republicans nominated Michael Cloud over other contenders.
But because Congressman Farenthold resigned, the office is currently vacant until January. The Special Election today decides who will hold that office until January. Governor Abbott called the Special Election out of concern that the position should not remain vacant while hurricane recovery efforts are still underway.
The District is strongly Republican, and conventional wisdom says Michael Cloud, although only a Republican nominee at present, will eventually win the general election. It makes sense, therefore, to go support him in the Special Election so he can get started right away. But that requires your vote if you live in the district.
Please carve a little time out of your day to Go VOTE!!!
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
Friday, June 1, 2018
Pancake Fundraiser Benefiting Smithville Community Gardens
Bastrop County Republican Party has put out the following invitation for a community-oriented fundraiser:
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Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
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Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
2018 Runoff Results
Here are the election results of the 2018 Republican Runoff. Candidates highlighted in red text have won their race. The below results reflect 100% of both the Bastrop County and the statewide vote (with the exception of any provisional ballots yet to be evaluated).
2,417 ballots were cast in the Republican Runoff in our county. Given that 7,059 ballots were cast in the Republican Primary last March, we had a return rate of 34%. This was with all the county with a mid-ballot race (3rd Court of Appeals), 1/3 of the county with a Congressional race, and 1/4 of the county with a local JP race.
By contrast, 1737 ballots were cast in the Democrat Runoff in our county. Given that 3,663 ballots were cast in the Democrat Primary last March, they had a return rate of 47%. Their ballot gave all the county a Governor contest (won by Lupe Valdez with 53% of the vote statewide) and almost the entire county a Congressional contest (won by Mike Siegel for Dist. 10 with 69.9%, and by Eric Holguin for Dist. 27 with 61.9%).
The Congressional race for District 27, now takes an interesting turn. Nominees have now been chosen by both parties, who will face off in November to determine who will serve the next term starting in January. But with the resignation of Congressman Farenthold, there is now a vacancy until the end of the year to be filled by special election. That election will be held in late June. Since Michael Cloud has emerged as our nominee for next term, I encourage the voters of that district to support him to fill the interim, too, by participating in the special election and voting for him.
Now that nominees have been chosen by the parties, it is time to unite behind our Republican nominees and help them achieve victory in November.
To all who won, my congratulations. To all who lost, my condolences. Whether you won or lost, the mere competition has worked to make our party stronger and has given the voters good choices. Each candidate attracts their own unique slice of the population, energizes them, and connects them to our party. And if we unite together behind who has won, that is a powerful force for November.
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
| Office | Candidate | Bastrop | Texas | % Report- ing |
| Congress, District 27 | Bech Bruun | 39.33% | 38.95% | 100% |
| Michael Cloud | 60.67% | 61.04% | ||
| 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 6 | Donna Davidson | 45.13% | 47.16% | 100% |
| Michael ("Mike") Toth | 54.87% | 52.83% | ||
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 | Sherry Cook | 41.30% | ||
| Cindy Allen | 58.70% | |||
2,417 ballots were cast in the Republican Runoff in our county. Given that 7,059 ballots were cast in the Republican Primary last March, we had a return rate of 34%. This was with all the county with a mid-ballot race (3rd Court of Appeals), 1/3 of the county with a Congressional race, and 1/4 of the county with a local JP race.
By contrast, 1737 ballots were cast in the Democrat Runoff in our county. Given that 3,663 ballots were cast in the Democrat Primary last March, they had a return rate of 47%. Their ballot gave all the county a Governor contest (won by Lupe Valdez with 53% of the vote statewide) and almost the entire county a Congressional contest (won by Mike Siegel for Dist. 10 with 69.9%, and by Eric Holguin for Dist. 27 with 61.9%).
The Congressional race for District 27, now takes an interesting turn. Nominees have now been chosen by both parties, who will face off in November to determine who will serve the next term starting in January. But with the resignation of Congressman Farenthold, there is now a vacancy until the end of the year to be filled by special election. That election will be held in late June. Since Michael Cloud has emerged as our nominee for next term, I encourage the voters of that district to support him to fill the interim, too, by participating in the special election and voting for him.
Now that nominees have been chosen by the parties, it is time to unite behind our Republican nominees and help them achieve victory in November.
To all who won, my congratulations. To all who lost, my condolences. Whether you won or lost, the mere competition has worked to make our party stronger and has given the voters good choices. Each candidate attracts their own unique slice of the population, energizes them, and connects them to our party. And if we unite together behind who has won, that is a powerful force for November.
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Runoff Election 2018
Runoff election day is today. 7,066 of you participated in the Republican primary, but only 1,149 of you have participated in the Runoff election so far. Please make a point to cast your vote today if you haven't already. (If you voted in the May city/school board/ESD elections, you have not yet voted in this Runoff election.) Polls are open until 7 pm tonight.
Where?
On election day, you must vote at the poll designated for the voting precinct in which you reside. Polls are consolidated today, so do not assume that you vote today at the same location you usually do. The list of polls and precinct designations is as follows:
Precincts Location
1001, 1002, 1004………….First Baptist Church, 1201 Water St., Bastrop
1003……………………..….Bastrop Church of Christ, 287 Hwy 20, Bastrop
2005, 2006, 2010………….Smithville City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville
2007………………......…….Rosanky Community Center, 135 Main St., Rosanky
2008………………......…….Heart of the Pines VFD, 109 Green Acres Loop, Smithville
2009, 2011……………..…..Calvary Baptist Church, 3001 Loop 150 E., Bastrop
3012, 3013……………..…..Red Rock Community Center, 114 Red Rock Rd., Red Rock
3014, 3015, 3016………….Cedar Creek United Methodist, 5630 FM 535, Cedar Creek
4017, 4018, 4019, 4020.....Elgin Public Library, 404 N. Main St., Elgin
4021…………………….…..Faith Lutheran Church, 230 Waco St., McDade
How do I know my voting precinct number?
Either check your voter registration card, or enter your name and date of birth at the following link:
https://www.bastropvotes.org/voter-information-2/voter-lookup/#VoterSearch
What is on the ballot?
Many will gather tonight at Gracie's restaurant on Pine St near the courthouse to watch returns. Returns are also available online at the following two links:
Bastrop County Returns
Statewide Returns
I will put out my usual report on how the election went, but due to technical constraints, will not be able to do so until tomorrow.
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
Where?
On election day, you must vote at the poll designated for the voting precinct in which you reside. Polls are consolidated today, so do not assume that you vote today at the same location you usually do. The list of polls and precinct designations is as follows:
Precincts Location
1001, 1002, 1004………….First Baptist Church, 1201 Water St., Bastrop
1003……………………..….Bastrop Church of Christ, 287 Hwy 20, Bastrop
2005, 2006, 2010………….Smithville City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville
2007………………......…….Rosanky Community Center, 135 Main St., Rosanky
2008………………......…….Heart of the Pines VFD, 109 Green Acres Loop, Smithville
2009, 2011……………..…..Calvary Baptist Church, 3001 Loop 150 E., Bastrop
3012, 3013……………..…..Red Rock Community Center, 114 Red Rock Rd., Red Rock
3014, 3015, 3016………….Cedar Creek United Methodist, 5630 FM 535, Cedar Creek
4017, 4018, 4019, 4020.....Elgin Public Library, 404 N. Main St., Elgin
4021…………………….…..Faith Lutheran Church, 230 Waco St., McDade
How do I know my voting precinct number?
Either check your voter registration card, or enter your name and date of birth at the following link:
https://www.bastropvotes.org/voter-information-2/voter-lookup/#VoterSearch
What is on the ballot?
- Third Court of Appeals, Place 6, between Donna Davidson and Michael Toth. This election is countywide, so ALL of us can participate in it. This is the only race on your ballot IF you vote in any of the following locations:
- Smithville City Hall
- Calvary Baptist Church
- Elgin Public Library
- Faith Lutheran Church
- Congressional District 27, between Michael Cloud and Bech Bruun. This race is also on your ballot if you vote at any of at the following locations:
- Bastrop Church of Christ
- Rosanky Community Center
- Heart of the Pines VFD
- Red Rock Community Center
- Cedar Creek United Methodist Church
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, between Sherry Cook and Cindy Allen. This race is also on your ballot if you vote at any of at the following locations:
- First Baptist Church, Bastrop
- Bastrop Church of Christ
Many will gather tonight at Gracie's restaurant on Pine St near the courthouse to watch returns. Returns are also available online at the following two links:
Bastrop County Returns
Statewide Returns
I will put out my usual report on how the election went, but due to technical constraints, will not be able to do so until tomorrow.
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
Today is Election Day!
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Primary Runoff and May Meeting
Bastrop County Republican Party will hold its May informational meeting Monday, May 21, 2018, at 7:00 pm at First National Bank in Bastrop. That is a week earlier than usual so as to stay off of Memorial Day. This will be your last opportunity to discuss issues concerning the Primary Runoff election already underway, as Runoff Election Day is the following day, Tuesday, May 22.
What is on the Republican Primary Runoff ballot?
Early voting is open now, but ends this Friday (no Saturday voting available). The available times include:
You may early vote at any of the following locations:
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
What is on the Republican Primary Runoff ballot?
- Third Court of Appeals, Place 6, between Donna Davidson and Michael Toth. This election is Countywide, so all of us can participate in it.
- Congressional District 27, between Michael Cloud and Bech Bruun. This race affects all residents of Commissioner's Precinct 3, plus voting precincts 1003, 2007 and 2008 (southwest 1/3 of our County). If you live south of the river (or Hwy 71 east of Tahitian Village) and west of Hwy 95 S (at Smithville), this probably affects you.
- Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, between Sherry Cook and Cindy Allen. This affects residents of Commissioner's Precinct 1 only.
Early voting is open now, but ends this Friday (no Saturday voting available). The available times include:
- Thursday, May 17, from 8 am to 5 pm
- Friday, May 18, from 7 am to 7 pm
You may early vote at any of the following locations:
- Bastrop Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan in Bastrop
- Elgin Public Library, 404 N Main, Elgin
- Smithville City Hall, 317 Main St, Smithville
- Cedar Creek United Methodist Church, 5630 FM 535, Cedar Creek
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Early Voting Schedule for City School Elections
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
2018 Primary Results
Here are the election results of the 2018 Republican Primary, as best things can be determined at the time of this publishing. Candidates highlighted in red text appear to have won their race. Candidates highlighted in green text appear to be advancing to a runoff election this May. The below results reflect 100% of the Bastrop County vote counted (with the exception of any provisional ballots yet to be evaluated), and statewide results show the percentage of the vote that was counted at the time I prepared these results.
7,059 ballots were cast in the Republican Primary and 3,663 ballots were cast in the Democrat Primary. In 2014 (during the last Governor's election) there were 4,968 votes in the Republican Primary and 1,800 cast in the Democratic Primary. So this election saw a high level of participation in both primaries.
Statewide incumbents fared well, with only one close race in the Chief Justice position for Court of Criminal Appeals. George P. Bush appears to have won by a large margin against comeback challenger Jerry Patterson for the Land Commissioner's office. Michelle Slaughter appears to be winning an open seat election outright for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8.
The contest for Congressman, District 27, will proceed to a runoff election between Bech Bruun and Michael Cloud.
Donna Davidson and Mike Toth will advance to a runoff election for the open seat on the 3rd Court of Appeals., Place 6.
In the Bastrop County Commissioner's Court, Judge Pape and Commissioner Snowden both won their contested elections, and with no Democrat challenger to either in November, they will go on to another term. There will be a runoff election between Sherry Cook and Cindy Allen for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1.
In our party races, Dianna Greenwood has been elected the next chairman of the Bastrop County Republican Party. However, the precinct chairman races that represent the differences of opinion in our executive committee had mixed results. There was no sweep one direction or another. Nevertheless, I have confidence that under new leadership, we can have constructive debate again without as much relationship strain.
The ballot propositions all passed, with 9 of them above 75% statewide.
To all who won, my congratulations. To all who lost, my condolences. To all who advance to a runoff election this May, my double condolences.
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
| Office | Candidate | Bastrop | Texas |
% Report- ing |
| US Senate | Ted Cruz | 80.38% | 85.36% | 71.19% |
| Stefano de Stefano | 3.37% | 2.84% | ||
| Bruce Jacobson | 6.81% | 4.22% | ||
| Mary Miller | 7.85% | 6.10% | ||
| Geraldine Sam | 1.59% | 1.46% | ||
| Congress, District 10 | John W. Cook | 28.80% | 19.42% | 79.24% |
| Michael T. McCaul | 71.20% | 80.57% | ||
| Congress, District 27 | Bech Bruun | 29.75% | 36.20% | 88.93% |
| Michael Cloud | 22.49% | 33.99% | ||
| Eddie Gassman | 4.57% | 2.81% | ||
| John Grunwald | 13.70% | 6.88% | ||
| Jerry Hall | 19.53% | 8.16% | ||
| Christopher K. Mapp | 9.96% | 11.93% | ||
| Governor | Greg Abbott | 86.79% | 90.29% | 72.42% |
| SECEDE Kilgore | 1.94% | 1.41% | ||
| Barbara Krueger | 11.27% | 8.29% | ||
| Lt. Governor | Scott Milder | 25.43% | 24.12% | 72.42% |
| Dan Patrick | 74.57% | 75.87% | ||
| Land Commissioner | George P. Bush | 47.23% | 58.20% | 84.45% |
| Davey Edwards | 7.68% | 6.81% | ||
| Jerry Patterson | 38.56% | 29.70% | ||
| Rick Range | 6.53% | 5.28% | ||
| Agriculture Commissioner | Trey Blocker | 25.37% | 21.31% | 84.88% |
| Jim Hogan | 24.74% | 22.73% | ||
| Sid Miller | 49.88% | 55.94% | ||
| Railroad Commissioner | Christi Craddick | 77.57% | 75.85% | 74.34% |
| Weston Martinez | 22.43% | 24.14% | ||
| Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals | David Bridges | 51.24% | 47.94% | 84.88% |
| Sharon Keller | 48.76% | 52.05% | ||
| Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 | Jay Brandon | 29.94% | 30.80% | 84.45% |
| Michelle Slaughter | 50.37% | 52.54% | ||
| Dib Waldrip | 19.68% | 16.64% | ||
| 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 6 | Donna Davidson | 30.08% | 31.28% | 88.79% |
| Jennifer S. Freel | 22.20% | 19.93% | ||
| Kristofer Monson | 8.33% | 9.61% | ||
| Michael ("Mike") Toth | 39.39% | 39.15% | ||
| County Judge | Donald A. Loucks | 38.43% | ||
| Paul Pape | 61.57% | |||
| Commissioner, Precinct 4 | Rosanna L. Abreo | 25.11% | ||
| Gary "Bubba" Snowden | 74.89% | |||
| Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 | Kelley Price | 9.74% | ||
| Sherry Cook | 35.74% | |||
| Cindy Allen | 34.21% | |||
| Mac W. Simpson | 20.32% | |||
| County Chairman | Dianna Greenwood | 64.73% | ||
| Jeanne Raley | 35.27% | |||
| Precinct Chairman, 1002 | James Clifton Sparks | 67.72% | ||
| Derek Van Gilder | 32.28% | |||
| Precinct Chairman, 1003 | Carol A. Spencer | 56.65% | ||
| Carl M. Rees | 43.35% | |||
| Precinct Chairman, 1004 | James V. Richard | 44.60% | ||
| Jarrett A. Namken | 55.40% | |||
| Precinct Chairman, 2005 | Michael J. Campbell | 64.35% | ||
| James Raley | 35.65% | |||
| Precinct Chairman, 2006 | Sandra Stokes | 49.11% | ||
| Cade Hurta | 50.89% | |||
| Precinct Chairman, 3014 | Ana Zuniga | 43.67% | ||
| Kaye Leidy | 56.33% | |||
| Precinct Chairman, 3016 | Marc Mulkey | 48.05% | ||
| Mike Gepner | 51.95% | |||
| Prop 1 - replace property tax | For | 70.54% | 67.94% | 76.34% |
| Against | 29.46% | 32.05% | ||
| Prop 2 - voter approval of toll roads | For | 91.42% | 89.88% | 76.34% |
| Against | 8.58% | 10.11% | ||
| Prop 3 - Speaker of the House selection | For | 82.50% | 85.12% | 76.34% |
| Against | 17.50% | 14.87% | ||
| Prop 4 - employee screening with E-Verify | For | 88.16% | 90.33% | 76.34% |
| Against | 11.84% | 9.66% | ||
| Prop 5 - tax credits for private education choices | For | 78.39% | 78.41% | 76.34% |
| Against | 21.61% | 21.58% | ||
| Prop 6 - bathroom/locker room protection | For | 86.97% | 90.18% | 76.34% |
| Against | 13.03% | 9.81% | ||
| Prop 7 - abolish abortion | For | 61.21% | 68.26% | 76.34% |
| Against | 38.79% | 31.73% | ||
| Prop 8 - make vote fraud a felony | For | 93.49% | 94.81% | 76.34% |
| Against | 6.51% | 5.18% | ||
| Prop 9 - repeal Obamacare | For | 84.12% | 87.02% | 76.34% |
| Against | 15.88% | 12.97% | ||
| Prop 10 - cap property tax increases at 4%/year | For | 94.16% | 93.85% | 76.34% |
| Against | 5.84% | 6.14% | ||
| Prop 11 - no tax dollars for professional stadiums | For | 90.00% | 86.75% | 76.34% |
| Against | 10.00% | 13.24% |
7,059 ballots were cast in the Republican Primary and 3,663 ballots were cast in the Democrat Primary. In 2014 (during the last Governor's election) there were 4,968 votes in the Republican Primary and 1,800 cast in the Democratic Primary. So this election saw a high level of participation in both primaries.
Statewide incumbents fared well, with only one close race in the Chief Justice position for Court of Criminal Appeals. George P. Bush appears to have won by a large margin against comeback challenger Jerry Patterson for the Land Commissioner's office. Michelle Slaughter appears to be winning an open seat election outright for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8.
The contest for Congressman, District 27, will proceed to a runoff election between Bech Bruun and Michael Cloud.
Donna Davidson and Mike Toth will advance to a runoff election for the open seat on the 3rd Court of Appeals., Place 6.
In the Bastrop County Commissioner's Court, Judge Pape and Commissioner Snowden both won their contested elections, and with no Democrat challenger to either in November, they will go on to another term. There will be a runoff election between Sherry Cook and Cindy Allen for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1.
In our party races, Dianna Greenwood has been elected the next chairman of the Bastrop County Republican Party. However, the precinct chairman races that represent the differences of opinion in our executive committee had mixed results. There was no sweep one direction or another. Nevertheless, I have confidence that under new leadership, we can have constructive debate again without as much relationship strain.
The ballot propositions all passed, with 9 of them above 75% statewide.
To all who won, my congratulations. To all who lost, my condolences. To all who advance to a runoff election this May, my double condolences.
Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com
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