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Jefts leads Snell in Williamson County judge race early voting

Early voting results in the Williamson County judge race show Democrat Heather Jefts ahead of Republican incumbent Steve Snell. Jefts received 56.77% of early votes while Snell received 43.23%.

Where
Williamson County, Texas
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Williamson

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Heather JeftsDemocratic candidate for Williamson County Judge
  • Steve SnellRepublican incumbent candidate for Williamson County Judge
  • Harmon RheaDemocratic candidate for Precinct 4 commissioner
  • Russ BolesRepublican incumbent candidate for Precinct 4 commissioner
  • Erin BlockDemocratic candidate for county clerk
  • Eric HankeDemocratic candidate for tax assessor-collector
  • Carole CallahanRepublican running unopposed for county treasurer
  • Williamson County Election OfficeOfficial election body

The facts

  • Early voting in Williamson County ran Oct. 19-30, with 234,299 ballots cast.2
  • Williamson County has 471,602 registered voters, with early voting representing 49.68% turnout.2
  • Jefts received 128,805 early votes for county judge; Snell received 98,100 early votes.2
  • Rhea received 31,814 early votes for Precinct 4 commissioner; Boles received 24,010.2
  • Snell was appointed by Williamson County Commissioners Court after former County Judge Bill Gravell resigned.1
  • Jefts previously served on Cedar Park City Council before running for county judge.1

Who said what

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  • Williamson County Sun Jefts is favored among early Wilco voters in county judge race1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Democratic challenger Jefts favored among early Wilco voters in county judge race

    Williamson County Sun

  • Jefts leads county judge race in WilCo, early voting results show

    Community Impact

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Democratic challenger Jefts favored among early Wilco voters in county judge race Williamson County Sun Not rated, November 3, 2026
  2. Jefts leads county judge race in WilCo, early voting results show Community Impact Not rated, November 3, 2026

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