In a nutshell
Candidates Ishmael Harris and Willie DeLaRosa are in the running after no candidates received more than 50% of the vote in the May 3 special election. The winner will serve a one-year term, completing the remainder of former Mayor Lyle Nelson's tenure following his January resignation.
What you should know
Early voting and election day voting will all happen in the lower-level conference room inside the Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St., Bastrop.
The polls will be open during the following dates and times:
- May 27-30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- June 2-3, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- June 7, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
About the candidates
Harris recently stepped down from his position on the Planning and Zoning Commission, as the city’s charter prohibits individuals from holding a board seat while running for office.
DeLaRosa previously served as a Bastrop City Council member and held positions on boards, including the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation, the Bastrop County Water Council Task Force and others. He ran for mayor in 2017, but lost the vote to Connie Schroeder, according to city records.
Community Impact’s Q&A with the candidates can be found here.
