(Seguin) — Voters in Precinct 2 will see new leadership on the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court.
Newcomer Ronnie Clark defeated Noah Webster for the available seat during Tuesday’s Republican primary.
Clark, who also serves as mayor of Staples, finished the race with 1,773 of the votes cast, while Webster closely trailed behind with 1,466 votes.
Following the results, Clark says he is excited about winning the seat and looks forward to being part of the county’s future.
“I just want to thank all my supporters, financial supporters and voters. I really appreciate them coming out and standing up for me. I’m looking forward to getting to work to help with the county like I’ve done in the city of Staples as the mayor,” said Clark.
Although he wishes the outcome would have been different, Webster says he is grateful for the opportunity to have campaigned for the position.
“I think for a first timer, who’s never campaigned, straight out of the military, I think, that is an impressive performance carrying forty-six percent of the vote. I do wish Mr. Clark all the best and have high expectations for him. He and I have already spoken on the phone. I do think that the county maintains its requirement for change. The status quo is no longer acceptable in Guadalupe County. That means we have to grow in a managed way, forward. I wish Mr. Clark and the commissioner’s court all the best,” said Webster.
The race comes as Commissioner Drew Engelke announced he would not seek re-election, opening the door for new representation in Pct.2.
With no Democratic challenger on the ballot in November, Clark is essentially the official winner of the seat and will be sworn in on Jan. 1, 2027.