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Election Administration

Summary

Early voting for the May 26 runoffs is almost over, and nearly 1,800 people have already cast their ballots. Don't sit this one out—check your polling location now to make sure your vote counts in these local races.

At a glance

Total mentions: 3
Last 30 days: 2

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Running these runoff elections costs taxpayer money, so low turnout effectively wastes the budget allocated for the process.

✅Who benefits

The candidates who win and the residents who get a say in how their local government is run.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (11)

Brownwood NewsSep 24, 2026

County elections office issues statement regarding DPS voter registration issues

The Texas Tribune reported Wednesday that tens of thousands of voter registration applications, some dating back at least a year, are caught in a backlog and have yet to be processed due to an error by the

Brownwood NewsSep 15, 2026

BISD Board of Trustees cancels Nov. 3 election, Howey to replace Cloy on board

During Monday night’s meeting, the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to cancel the Nov. 3 election for four seats. Incumbents Roderick Jones from Place 3, Connor Arrington from Place 6, and Justin Posey from Place

Brownwood NewsAug 11, 2026

Bangs to hold mayor, council member election Nov. 3; City Secretary, EDC board members appointed

During Monday night’s meeting, the Bangs City Council voted unanimously to hold a special election Nov. 3 to fill the unexpired terms of mayor and one city council seat. Former mayor Steve Whittenburg and former council member

Brownwood NewsMay 23, 2026

2,448 early voting ballots cast ahead of May 26 runoff elections

Friday marked the final day for early voting for the May 26 runoff elections, and 656 ballots were cast, bringing the total to 2,448 – or 9.5% of 25,598 registered voters in Brown County. The two runoff

Brownwood NewsMay 22, 2026

1,792 ballots cast with one day left in early voting for May 26 runoffs

Thursday was the fourth day of early voting for the May 26 runoff elections in Brown County, and 428 more ballots were cast, bringing the total number to 1,792 – which is 7% percent of the county’s

Brownwood NewsSep 24, 2025