Unofficial voting results show Republicans claiming victory in several contested races in Williamson County.
Republican Matthew Lindemann picked up 12,248 more votes than Democratic incumbent Mike Gleason to become Williamson County's next sheriff.
"For 39 years, I've protected and served Williamson County, including my time as a Texas Ranger," Lindemann said in a statement on social media. "Being elected Sheriff is like coming home again because it's where I started my law enforcement career."
Republican incumbent Dee Hobbs also successfully defeated Democratic challenger Amy Lyn Lefkowitz with just over 18,000 votes in the race to become the next county attorney.
You can see more voting results out of Williamson County below. Results are considered unofficial until they're canvassed by local officials.
*signifies incumbent
Contested races
County attorney
Democrat: Amy Lyn Lefkowitz (46.75%)
Republican: Dee Hobbs* (53.25%)
Sheriff
Democrat: Mike Gleason* (48.87%)
Republican: Matthew Lindemann (52.13%)
County commissioner, Precinct 3
Republican: Valerie Covey* (76.79%)
Libertarian: Wes Benedict (23.21%)
County constable, Precinct 1
Democrat: Mickey Chance* (62.56%)
Republican: Vinnie Cherrone (37.44%)
County constable, Precinct 4
Democrat: Kenneth Guerrero (43.57%)
Republican: Paul L. Leal* (56.43%)
Liberty Hill ISD Prop A
For (49.35%%)
Against (50.65%)
Liberty Hill ISD Prop B
For (53.39%)
Against (46.61%)
Round Rock ISD Prop A
For (61.70%)
Against (38.30%)
(Includes results from both Williamson and Travis counties)
Round Rock ISD Prop B
For (58.79%)
Against (41.21%)
(Includes results from both Williamson and Travis counties)
Round Rock ISD Prop C
For (55.09%)
Against (44.91%)
(Includes results from both Williamson and Travis counties)
Round Rock ISD Prop D
For (42.98%)
Against (57.02%)
(Includes results from both Williamson and Travis counties)
Uncontested races
Many Williamson County candidates ran unopposed in this election. Those seats include:
District judge, 26th Judicial District - Donna King* (R)
District judge, 395th Judicial District - Ryan Larson* (R)
District judge, 425th Judicial District - Betsy Figer Lambeth* (R)
District judge, 480th Judicial District - Scott K. Field* (R)
District attorney, 26th Judicial District - Shawn Dick* (R)
County court at law, No. 5 - Will Ward* (R)
County tax assessor collector - Larry Gaddes* (R)
County commissioner, Precinct 1 - Terry Cook* (D)
County Constable, Precinct 2 - Jeff Anderson* (R)
County Constable, Precinct 3 - Kevin Wilkie (R)
To see results for city and school district races on the ballot, go here.
