Bastrop Has a New Mayor, Harris Wins Runoff Election

Bastrop has a new mayor, Harris wins runoff election

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Voters in Bastrop elected Ishmael Harris to be the city's next mayor. Unofficial results show Harris won Saturday's special election with 63% of the vote, defeating former city council member Willie DeLaRosa. Voters in Bastrop elected Ishmael Harris as the city's mayor on June 7, 2025. (Photo from Harris campaign) Harris previously served on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, but left his position to run for mayor. Befo…

Harris wins runoff to become next Bastrop mayor

Ishmael Harris wins runoff over Willie DeLaRosa to become Bastrop's first Black mayor.

Ishmael Harris wins Bastrop mayoral seat with 62.87% of unofficial vote

Ishmael Harris won the Bastrop mayoral race with nearly 63% of the vote in the June 7 special election. Results are pending official canvass.