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Earlier this week, the Williamson County Republican Party met in Taylor at the Howard Theater. A number of current officeholders and candidates attended. Candidate announcements took up much of the evening. Many of the incumbent officeholders made their official announcements. County Commissioner Ron Morrison, Pct. 4, started things off by welcoming folks to his precinct and stating that he is running for a second term. County Treasurer Vivian Wood, who has served since 1995, also announced her re-election bid for a fifth four year term. Justice of the Peace Dain Johnson of Precinct One also announced his intentions to run for another term, as did Justice of the Peace Edna Staudt of Precinct Two.
Due to Senator Steve Ogden (R-Bryan) deciding to not seek re-election, Senate District 5 will have an open seat. Representative Dan Gattis (R-Georgetown) officially announced to the party faithful that he will seek the seat. He spoke of the “foundational” issues that bind the party together and said that he supports these fundamental rights and values, which are outlined in the United States Constitution. He wants to “continue the fight” as our next state senator. Also in attendance for his first appearance at a Williamson County Republican Party event was Ben Bius, a businessman from Huntsville who is also running for the open seat. He said the election was important as “no less is at stake than saving our country and our state.” Mr. Bius acknowledged that many in the crowd were supporters of Mr. Gattis, but he asked that folks get to know him and then make a choice. Both candidates and their campaign staffers were distributing campaign literature and giveaways.
Due to Rep. Gattis not seeking re-election to his house seat as he is running for higher office, an open seat also exists for District 20. Previously announced candidates include Milton Rister and Charles Schwertner. Former Cedar Park City Councilman Stephen Thomas also formally announced his intention to run at the meeting in Taylor. Mr. Thomas stressed his service to the country and the community, including his military service, his three terms on the Cedar Park City Council and his time as an administrator in state government.
Larry Gonzales, a candidate for House District 52, the seat currently held by freshman Representative Diana Maldonado (D-Round Rock), also made his announcement. Mr. Gonzales plans to focus on public and higher education issues, since he is a former vice-chancellor for Texas State University, and also on his experience, having served as a legislative staffer for nine legislative sessions. Mr. Gonzales is also interested in economic development issues. He said he believes he is the one Republican candidate that can defeat Ms. Maldonado in a general election.
For more information on the primary election, see my earlier posts on this site.
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