November 5, 2024, marked Election Day for Austin County, and the votes are now in. Here’s a summary of the unofficial results, along with insights on the roles of the offices up for election.

***Note to Voters***

The results shared below reflect only the voting outcomes from Austin County, Texas. These are unofficial results and represent how Austin County residents voted in the November 5, 2024, General Election. For complete statewide or national results, please refer to the official Texas election board or relevant national resources.

President/Vice President

The President of the United States serves as the country’s head of state and government, responsible for enforcing laws and representing the nation on a global scale.

  • Republican: Donald J. Trump / JD Vance – 12,438 votes
  • Democrat: Kamala D. Harris / Tim Walz – 2,809 votes
  • Libertarian: Chase Oliver / Mike ter Maat – 60 votes
  • Green: Jill Stein / Rudolph Ware – 46 votes
  • Write-Ins: 71 votes

U.S. Senator

Senators represent their states in the U.S. Senate, shaping national legislation and policy.

  • Republican: Ted Cruz – 11,963 votes
  • Democrat: Colin Allred – 2,991 votes
  • Libertarian: Ted Brown – 307 votes
  • Write-Ins: 12 votes

U.S. Representative, District 10

A U.S. Representative voices the needs of their district in Congress, voting on federal laws and budgets.

  • Republican: Michael T. McCaul – 12,356 votes
  • Democrat: Theresa Boisseau – 2,361 votes
  • Libertarian: Jeff Miller – 278 votes

Railroad Commissioner

The Texas Railroad Commission regulates the oil, gas, and mining industries in Texas, impacting energy policy.

  • Republican: Christi Craddick – 12,039 votes
  • Democrat: Katherine Culbert – 2,356 votes
  • Libertarian: Hawk Dunlap – 345 votes
  • Green: Eddie Espinoza – 192 votes
  • Write-Ins: 16 votes

Justice of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Texas is the highest civil court, making final judgments on Texas law.

  • Place 2: Republican Jimmy Blacklock – 12,450, Democrat DaSean Jones – 2,451
  • Place 4: Republican John Devine – 12,285, Democrat Christine Vinh Weems – 2,560
  • Place 6: Republican Jane Bland – 12,138, Democrat Bonnie Lee Goldstein – 2,412, Libertarian J. David Roberson – 290 votes

Court of Criminal Appeals Judges

The Court of Criminal Appeals is Texas’s highest court for criminal cases, ensuring justice in criminal appeals.

  • Presiding Judge: Republican David J. Schenck – 12,302, Democrat Holly Taylor – 2,491
  • Place 7: Republican Gina Parker – 12,328, Democrat Nancy Mulder – 2,457
  • Place 8: Republican Lee Finley – 12,405, Democrat Chika Anyiam – 2,361

State Representative, District 85

State Representatives in Texas propose and vote on state laws, focusing on policies affecting Texas communities.

  • Republican: Stan Kitzman – 12,965 votes

State Board of Education, District 10

  • Republican Tom Maynard – 12,199, Democrat Raquel Saenz Ortiz – 2,548

Justice, 1st Court of Appeals

  • Place 2: Republican: Jennifer Caughey – 12,319, Democrat: Brendetta Scott – 2,411
  • Place 6: Republican: Andrew Johnson – 12,268, Democrat: Sarah Beth Landau –  2,488
  • Place 7: Republican: Clint Morgan –  12,249, Democrat: Julie Countiss –  2,472
  • Place 8: Republican: Kristin M. Guiney –  12,244, Democrat: Richard Hightower –  2,460
  • Place 9: Republican: Susanna Dokupil – 12,244, Democrat: Amber Boyd-Cora – 2,440

Justice, 14th Court of Appeals

  • Place 3: Republican: Chad Bridges – 12,261, Democrat: Velda Renita Faulkner – 2,421
  • Place 4: Republican: Tonya McLaughlin – 12,275, Democrat: Charles Spain – 2,397
  • Place 5: Republican: Maritza Michele Antu – 12,154, Democrat: Frances Bourliot – 2,483
  • Place 6: Republican: Katy Boatman – 12,273, Democrat: Meagan Hassan – 2,391
  • Place 8: Republican: Brad Hart – 12,221, Margaret ‘Meg’ Poissant – 2,431

County Clerk (Unexpired Term)

The County Clerk oversees public records, vital statistics, and elections.

  • Republican: Diane Day – 13,249 votes

Austin County Sheriff

The Sheriff is responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public safety within the county.

  • Republican: Jack W. Brandes – 13,253 votes

County Tax Assessor-Collector

This office assesses property values and collects county taxes.

  • Republican: Kim Rinn – 13,496 votes

County Commissioners (Precincts 1 and 3)

County Commissioners oversee road maintenance, budgeting, and other local government functions in their precinct.

  • Precinct 1: Republican Greg Mikel – 3,319 votes
  • Precinct 3: Republican Leroy Cerny – 2,746 votes

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Unexpired Term)

A Justice of the Peace handles minor civil and criminal cases.

  • Republican: Todd A. Morris – 1,858 votes
  • Independent: Wesley O’Brien Peschel – 2,325 votes

Constables (Precincts 1 through 4)

Constables serve warrants, subpoenas, and maintain the peace within their precincts.

  • Precinct 1: Republican Lance W. Johnson – 3,361 votes
  • Precinct 2: Republican Dave Schulz – 3,920 votes
  • Precinct 3: Republican Ronnie Griffin – 2,725 votes
  • Precinct 4: Republican James Clark – 3,128 votes

Propositions (District No. 1)

Several propositions were on the ballot in District No. 1, all receiving minimal support with limited votes recorded.

Sealy ISD Proposition A

“Ratifying the ad valorm tax rate of $1.0281 per $100 valuation in Sealy Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 19.3 percent in manintenance and operations tax revuneu for the district for the current year as compared to the preceeding year, which is an additional $2,350,724”

  • For: 2,635 votes
  • Against: 3,500 votes

Thank you to all voters who participated in shaping the future of Austin County and our nation.