It’s official! The petition and application for a place on the November general election ballot allowing former Bastrop County Judge Ronnie McDonald to run as an Independent for Bastrop County Judge has been reviewed and accepted by the Secretary of State.When asked why he has chosen to return at this time, McDonald states, “I’m returning to politics at this time because I want to bring to bear my experience as former Bastrop County Judge, former Assistant Director to Comptroller John Sharp, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships at Texas A&M University and as a pastor at BOLD Church during this time ...