Candidate Forum

Description

LINKS TO CANDIDATE INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED BY MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026

MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Ishmael Harris - incumbent 

Joseph Stanfield

CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 3, CANDIDATE

Kevin Plunkett - incumbent / unopposed 

BASTROP ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Josh Coy, Place 3 - incumbent / unopposed

Priscilla Ruiz, Place 4 - incumbent / unopposed

Unopposed Candidates will be allowed to make a general statement during the Candidate Forum.

The purpose of BastropVotes.com is to Promote the Vote in Bastrop County! We do this in three ways: 1.) actively register citizens to vote, 2.) conduct candidate forums so citizens can see and hear from candidates themselves, and lastly 3.) be a resource for fair, impartial, and insightful information about the candidates seeking elected office.

Disclaimer:

Beginning in 2027, the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce will transition to a Total Resource Campaign (TRC) model for event and program sponsorships. As part of this change, the Chamber will no longer offer “right of first renewal” for sponsorship opportunities. This new approach is designed to maximize community support, diversify revenue streams, and ensure a fair and strategic allocation of sponsorships—ultimately strengthening our programs, events, and initiatives for the benefit of all members.