Unofficial results from Williamson County's Nov. 3, 2026 general election show Democratic candidates winning four contested county races. Democrat Heather Jefts defeated Republican incumbent Steve Snell for county judge, Democrat Erin Block won the county clerk race, Democrat Eric Hanke won the county tax assessor-collector special election, and Democrat Harmon Rhea led Republican incumbent Russ Boles in the Precinct 4 commissioner race.
Heather JeftsDemocratic candidate for Williamson County judge
Steve SnellRepublican incumbent Williamson County judge
Erin BlockDemocratic candidate for Williamson County clerk
Bill FairbrotherRepublican candidate for Williamson County clerk
Eric HankeDemocratic candidate for Williamson County tax assessor-collector
Catherine TottyRepublican candidate for Williamson County tax assessor-collector
Harmon RheaDemocratic candidate for Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 4
Russ BolesRepublican incumbent Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 4
The facts
As of 10:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Williamson County had reported 171 of 177 precincts, about 97% of voting precincts.1
Heather Jefts received 134,371 votes (55.78%) for Williamson County judge; Steve Snell received 106,521 votes (44.22%).1
Jefts held a margin of 27,850 votes over Snell in unofficial results.1
Erin Block received 132,742 votes (56.33%) for Williamson County clerk; Bill Fairbrother received 102,901 votes (43.67%).1
Eric Hanke received 131,672 votes (55.46%) for county tax assessor-collector; Catherine Totty received 105,734 votes (44.54%).1
Harmon Rhea received 33,191 votes (55.32%) for County Commissioner Precinct 4; Russ Boles received 26,402 votes (44%).1
Snell was appointed county judge in April 2025 and was seeking his first full term in office.1
Hope Hisle-Piper received 81,291 votes (60.29%) for Williamson Central Appraisal District Board Place 1; Clint Stephenson received 53,532 votes (39.71%).1
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Liberty Hill Independent Democratic candidates' early voting margins held as Election Day ballots were counted.1
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Unofficial results show Democratic gains in Williamson County
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