After a months-long campaign for the Republican nomination for the Kendall County judge seat, Shane Stolarczyk was victorious Tuesday in the May primary runoff against Chris Taylor.
With 19.13 percent, or 6,769, of the 35,391 registered voters in the county casting their ballots in the county judge race, Stolarczyk took 57.13 percent, or 3,867 votes, leaving Taylor with 42.97 percent, or 2,902 votes.
“I am so honored to be a member of this county and our next commissioners court judge,” Stolarczyk said. “This campaign has been challenging for me, my family and my supporters, but we all know that putting service before self is vital to the future of this county. I put myself out there day in and day out during my campaign to learn about what matters most to Kendall County.”
Stolarczyk, who was one of the first candidates to announce his intent to run in the March primary, noted the voter turnout in the runoff election this month as runoffs tend to procure record lows in terms of voter turnout.
“Our county reached out to join me in voicing its opinions,” he said.“The number of our citizens who cast an informed vote and attended events has been extraordinary. How many citizens that showed up in the March primary put our county on the map and demonstrated to the rest of the State that Kendall County will be heard.
“The number of voters who then showed up for our runoff races reveals that this was not a fluke, but a lived value by those who call Kendall County home. It further shows how much we all love our county and will stand up to protect it.”
In the March primary, 8,343, or 23.59 percent, of the 35,370 registered voters cast a ballot for Kendall County judge. In all, 10,257 of the registered voters took part in the March primary elections – about 29 percent of the population, and 7,557 registered voters participated in the May runoff election – about 21.35 percent of the population.
Throughout his campaign leading up to his judge win and In previous interviews with The Star, Stolarczyk has identified explosive growth, transportation and mobility issues and curbing government overreach as the key issues facing the county, noting that he intends to work with state officials to pass legislation that allows commissioners to protect natural resources and manage development.
These are issues he has stood behind throughout his monthslong campaign, and he said he continues to push to hold statelevel lawmakers accountable for protecting the county’s interests. He also thanked the three county commissioners stepping down for their service next year – Judge Darrell Lux, Precinct 2 Commissioner Richard Elkins and Precinct 4 Commissioner Don Durden – and urged other residents to continue to run for public service.
“The people of this county clearly want to be a part of the process and are willing to put in the time to research the issues and show up to vote,” Stolarczyk said. “I have received that message loud and clear, and I hope other leaders have as well. By joining together during this election, we will demand the attention of the lawmakers in our great state because our love of this county, which unifies us all, is powerful. … I look forward to working with each of our citizens to unify our county and protect what makes it the best place in Texas to live, raise a family and retire.”
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