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).

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

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?

• 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

Each of these races are important.  Check your location.  Review the candidates, and go VOTE!

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! Visit http://www.bastropvotes.org/voter-information-2/voter-lookup/#VoterSearch to find your  Election Day polling location and view your sample ballot.  A Texas primary runoff election is triggered when no candidate in the primary election receives more than 50 percent of the votes. The top two candidates have a runoff election.  Once a voter has voted in one party, that voter cannot participate in another party's election or convention during the primaries.  For the primary runoff election… If you voted on the Republican ballot in the primary election… vote on the Republican ballot.  If you voted on the Democratic ballot in the primary election… vote on the Democratic ballot. If you didn't vote in the primary election… vote on either the Republican or Democratic ballot. In November's General Election… vote for any candidates in any party. Don't forget, voting in a primary does not commit you to vote for a particular candidate or party in the general election. Visit our website for additional voting information.  Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2018 Bastrop County Elections, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in either while voting in person or while viewing our website, www.bastropvotes.org. Our mailing address is: Bastrop County Elections 804 Pecan Street Bastrop, TX 78602 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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?

• 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.

When is early voting?

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

Where is early voting available?

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

Because turnout is expected to be low, voting in a runoff election is one of your most powerful votes - it is diluted by far fewer votes than usual.  Study what races affect you, which candidates you prefer, and go VOTE!

Albert L. Ellison, Founder
Bastrop County Republican News
bcrnews.blogspot.com