Candidates lock in May ballot spots

The race is on for city and school board elections across Bastrop County, with several races drawing multiple challengers and setting up competitive contests.

The filing period closed Feb. 13 and voters will head to the polls for election day May 2, with sites open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the county. Early voting runs April 20-28 at four locations:

• Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St. in Bastrop
• North Bastrop County Community Annex, 704 Bull Run Road in Elgin
• Smithville Recreation Center, 106 Royston St. in Smithville
• Cedar Creek Tax Office Annex, 5785 FM 535 in Cedar Creek