Special Election Results

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

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:

• 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

bcrnews.blogspot.com

Pancake Fundraiser Benefiting Smithville Community Gardens

Bastrop County Republican Party has put out the following invitation for a community-oriented fundraiser:

Dear Bastrop County Republicans, We are thrilled to invite you to participate in this great community event.  We hope that you are able to attend and support the Smithville Community Gardens which provides food to local families as well as the local food bank and fresh herbs to Comfort Café.

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