David McDonald Leads Early Returns in Republican Primary for Williamson County Precinct 2 Commissioner

March 4, 2026

Early voting returns released during the Republican primary show David McDonald in the lead for Williamson County Precinct 2 commissioner. The results reflect ballots cast by Republican voters during the early voting period, and they represent the first snapshot of the race.

Precinct 2 covers the Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill communities, areas where county commissioner decisions influence local infrastructure and services. Voters in those cities turned out early to indicate who they want on the ballot for the November general election.

The contest is part of the Republican primary process, where party members select their preferred candidate for the county commissioner post. McDonald’s lead in these early tallies positions him as the current frontrunner among the GOP electorate in Precinct 2.

Election officials will continue to count ballots, including returns from election day and any outstanding mail ballots, before finalizing the outcome. The early returns do not represent the certified result; the final tally will be released once all votes are processed and canvassed.

Campaign teams often use early returns to gauge momentum and adjust outreach in the final days of the contest. For voters, the early numbers provide an initial indication of which candidate is resonating with Republican primary participants in the precinct.

Observers and residents in Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill will watch the remaining counts as the race progresses toward certification. The winner of the Republican primary will move on to the general election, where precinct voters will choose their next county commissioner.