Party chair resigns for county judge race

A longtime Bastrop County political figure has stepped aside from party leade r ship to prepare for a familiar countywide office race.

Dock Jackson resigned as chairman of the Bastrop County Democratic Party Dec. 3 and will run for Bastrop County judge on the March primary ballot. The seat is currently held by incumbent Republican candidate Gregory Klaus.

The county judge oversees local government operations and presides over the Commissioners Court.