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With gorgeous blue Texas skies and mild temperatures, voters came out and the results are in, with a total sweep by Republican candidates. Some interesting facts: There are 6,827 total registered voters in Blanco County. 30% of them voted in this election, not what one would consider a strong turnout. 37% (108) of Democrats voted early vs. 26% (469) of the Republicans. A total of 577 voted early out of 2087 total votes. There were no upsets in this election, with all incumbents retaining their positions. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all the candidates who ran. Win or lose, choosing to run for an elected position takes a great deal of time, effort, and funds. It also provides a competitive spirit and alternatives for the voters. We are blessed to live in America where we have the opportunity to choose our representation.

COUNTY RESULTS

REP. - District Judge, 424th Judicial District

Dan Mills 1, 175

REP. - County Judge

Bill Guthrie 879

Thomas Maultsby 772

REP. - District CLerk

Debby Elsbury 1,327

REP. - County Clerk

Karen Newman 1,317

REP. - County Treasurer

Camille Swift 1,302

REP. - County Surveyor

Dale Allen Sultemeier - 1,258

REP. - County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2

James Sultemeier 395

REP. - County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4

Paul Granberg 266

Celestino "Choppy" Romero, Jr. 210

REP. - Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1

Terry Carter 649

REP. - Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4

H. R. "Bob" Riley, Jr. 641

REP. - County Chairman

Ann Hall 1,204