(Seguin) — Former longtime commissioner Jim Wolverton has secured the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s race for the unexpired Precinct 3 seat on the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court.
Wolverton finished the race with 2,309 of the votes cast, while Allison Heyward trailed with 1,462 votes.
Wolverton says he is thankful for voters who have once again come out to show their support in moving the county forward.
“I told (Guadalupe County Judge) Kyle (Kutscher) that I would help him out since he’s leaving. He pretty much has an inexperienced court, and I told him, ‘I’ll come in and help you out,’ and I gave him my word. Kyle and I go way back, and he’s a great guy, and when he asked for help, I said, ‘hey, I’ll be there for ya.’ This is my last hurrah. In 2028, I’m walking away, but it was kind of fun –a whole lot more than the last time I had to run, believe me. This place has grown so much, so many more people. I knocked on 3,500 doors and it paid off,” said Wolverton.
Heyward also expressed appreciation to those who went to the polls. She says she is also proud to have had the group of supporters who assisted in her campaign.
“I’d like to thank my wonderful friends, supporters and volunteers for helping me with my campaign. Thanks to the voters for turning out for their civic duty.
I truly appreciate it. I will pull on my faith and believe that God has something better for me planned. I’m sure in time, it will reveal itself. I will always be a part of this community one way or another. Whether it’s volunteering or whatever takes hold, I will be serving my community no matter what. Even as a regular citizen, I will do that — and also to congratulate Commissioner Wolverton on his win,” said Heyward.
The Precinct 3 unexpired term race follows a leadership shift within county government. Wolverton, who was appointed to serve through November 2026, faced Heyward for the remaining year of the term, which runs through November 2027.
The vacancy was created when Commissioner Michael Carpenter resigned to run for county judge. Carpenter did not face a challenger on Tuesday’s ballot, effectively making him the county’s next judge. He will replace current Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher, who chose not to seek another term.
With no Democratic challenger awaiting in November, Wolverton is set to assume the unexpired term beginning in January 2027.