Democrat Mike Gleason defeats Wilco Sheriff Robert Chody

Pamela Cosel
Posted by Pamela Cosel November 4, 2020
Mike Gleason
New Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Races that were decided locally on Tuesday night include an upset in the race for Williamson County Sheriff. Democrat Mike Gleason has defeated incumbent Sheriff Robert Chody, earning 56.2 percent to 43.8 percent of the vote with 97 percent of the precincts reporting their votes. This was perhaps not unexpected, due to a recent indictment and arrest of Chody on a felony charge of tampering with evidence related to the death of Javier Ambler. There had been previous calls for Chody to resign, which he did not do. Ambler’s death happened in March 2019 after a chase which made its way into north Austin during the night.

Robert Chody
Sheriff Robert Chody

Other local race results are listed below (note: counts will be updated as numbers become available):

  • Williamson County Attorney: Republican Dee Hobbs defeated Democrat candidate Stan O. Springerley, 52.9 percent to 47.1 percent with 93 percent of the votes counted.
  • Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 1:  Democrat Terry Cook defeated Nikki Gonzales, 58.3 percent to 41.7 percent with 95 percent of the votes counted.
  • Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 3:   Republican Valerie Covey defeated Democrat Sharon Cummings, 62.9 percent to 37.1 percent of the votes with 95 percent reporting.
  • Cedar Park Mayor:  Corbin Van Arsdale defeated Jim Richardson, 58.9 percent to 41.1 percent. Ten percent of the votes still need to be counted.
  • Cedar Park Council Place 2:  Mel Kirkland defeated Bob Cornelius, 61.8 percent to 38.2 percent with 90 percent reporting.
  • Cedar Park Council Place 4:   Eric Boyce received 60.7 percent of the vote, to Jim Penniman-Morin’s count of 39.3 percent of votes cast.
  • Cedar Park Council Place 6: Heather Jefts defeated Dorian Chavez with 90 percent of the votes counted, 60.4 percent for Jefts and 39.6 percent for Chavez.
  • Georgetown Mayor:  Josh Schroeder gained 65.0 percent against Jonathan Dade at 25.4 percent, and with Larry J. Brundidge earning 9.5 percent with 90 percent of the votes counted.
  • Georgetown City Council District 2: Lisa King received 46.5 percent, compared to Shawn F. Hood who earned 41.6 percent, and Jason Wirth received 11.8 percent with 90 percent counted.
  • Georgetown City Council District 6: Rachael Jonrowe defeated Michael Walton, with 62.2 percent compared to 37.8 percent of the votes cast and 90 percent counted.
  • Leander ISD Board of Trustees Place 3: Christine Mauer
  • Leander ISD Board of Trustees Place 4: Anna Smith
  • Round Rock Councilmember Place 1:  Michelle Ly defeated Tina Steiner with 55.17 percent to 44.83 percent.
  • Round Rock Councilmember Place 4:  Frank Ortega defeated Will Peckham, 53.67 percent to 46.33 percent.
  • Round Rock Proposition A, which addressed the issue of political contributions from city employees:  It passed with 76.28 percent of the votes in favor, and 23.72 percent.
  • Round Rock Proposition B: Clarifies prohibitions against city officials and candidates requesting or accepting political contributions from city employees, passed with 82.17 percent for, and 17.83 voting against it.
  • Round Rock Proposition C, with the issue of city employee political action committee contributions for use in a city election, passed with 79.53 percent for, and 20.47 percent against.
  • Round Rock Proposition D, limiting terms to three years:  Passed with 57.85 percent to 42.15 percent against.
  • Round Rock Proposition E, repealing Section 14.10 of the city’s charter:  It passed with 69.78 percent for and 30.22 percent against.
  • Round Rock Proposition F, clarifying the ban against interference with administration:  Passed with 79.21 percent for, and 20.79 percent.
  • Round Rock Proposition G, addressing the City Manager’s authority to designate assistant(s) for the Mayor and City Council, passed with 71.74 percent for and 28.26 percent against.
  • Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees Place 1: Kim Boen was in the lead with 51.2 percent compared to Jun Xiao at 48.8 percent with 76 percent reporting.
  • Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees Place 2:  With 76 percent of the votes counted, Mary Bone was in the lead with 37.1 percent to Lacey Mase’s count of 35.0 percent and Cornell Woolridge at 27.9 percent of the votes.
  • Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees Place 6:  With 76 percent of the votes counted, Tiffanie Nichole Harrison stood at 42.2 percent, Christina Gandara at 23.8 percent, Russell Winston Collins at 17.9 percent, and David G. Schmidt at 16.2 percent.
  • Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees Place 7:  With 76 percent of the votes counted, Danielle Marie Weston was leading with 54.0 percent of the votes and Jenn Griffith getting 46.0 percent of the votes.
  • Williamson County  Constable Precinct No. 1:  With 95 percent of the votes counted, Democrat Mickey Chance appears to have defeated Republican Vinnie Cherrone with 42.7 percent of the votes.
  • Williamson County  Constable Precinct No. 2:  Also with 95 percent of the votes counted, Republican Jeff Anderson gained 52.1 percent of the votes compared to a count of 47.9 percent for Democrat Robert Tijerina.
  • Williamson County  Constable Precinct No. 4:  A close race between Republical Paul Leal, with 50.3 percent of the vote, again Democrat Perry Travis at 49.7 percent of the vote with 95 percent of the votes counted.

 

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