Meeting Jan 26 in Elgin

Bastrop County Republicans will meet Monday, January 26, at 7:00 p.m. at First National Bank in Elgin at 1312 Hwy 290 (intersection of Hwys 95 N and 290 E).

Candidates in the State Representative race are welcome to speak a few minutes to those in attendance. We do not yet have a runoff schedule ordered by the Governor’s office, that I am aware of, but expect one at any time now. When it comes, things will move quickly, so make sure you keep watch on the e-mail channels.

Under consideration right now are the following election arrangements:
• there is expected to be a week of early voting, which will be available M-Th 8am to 5pm, and Fri from 7am to 7pm (or whatever the last day of early voting ends up being)(dates not yet known)
• early voting locations are expected to be Bastrop County Courthouse, Elgin Public Library, Smithville City Hall, and Cedar Creek United Methodist Church
• election day voting is expected to be conducted 7am to 7pm (date not yet known) at the following locations:
o Calvary Baptist Church (for those in voting precincts 1001-4, 2011, and 2009)
o Smithville City Hall (for those in voting precincts 2005-2008 and 2010)
o Cedar Creek United Methodist Church (for those in voting precincts 3012-3016)
o Elgin Public Library (for those in voting precincts 4017-4021)
• Notices of where to vote will be posted at all polling locations not in use 10 days before election day
These details will not be formalized until after the Governor calls the election, but that is what I have reason to believe will occur.

But back to the meeting announcement – we have much to do to kick off the new year, and what should officially be the start of the 2016 presidential-election cycle. And since it is now a new year, all of our membership dues for 2015 are now due.

The meeting is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

Albert L. Ellison, Chairman
Bastrop County Republican Party