Pflugerville Council: Ruiz leads, Place 4 headed to runoff
Early voting tallies show incumbent Ceasar Ruiz ahead in Place 2, while no candidate for Place 4 has crossed the 50% threshold required to avoid a second round.
By Alessia Romano ·
Ceasar Ruiz is leading in the Pflugerville City Council race for Place 2, according to unofficial early voting results from Travis and Williamson counties. The incumbent currently holds a majority of the vote, putting him in a position to win the seat outright without a runoff.
The contest for Place 4 is more competitive. No single candidate has secured more than 50% of the vote, which means the race will proceed to a runoff election. De Juana "De J" Lozada leads the field with 42.6% of the vote. She is followed by Trent Barlow at 31.4% and Gregory L. Harrington at 26%.
Both Ruiz and his opponent for Place 2, David Rogers, are current council members. Ruiz represents Place 2, while Rogers holds the Place 6 seat. Ruiz said his priorities are public safety, affordability, and economic development. Rogers listed affordability and accountability as his main goals.
The three candidates for Place 4 are all newcomers to the council. Barlow said he wants to reduce water bills, invest in roads and infrastructure, attract major employers, and pay down debt. Lozada cited affordability, economic development, and transparency as her key issues. Harrington said he would prioritize public transportation, joining the Austin Community College district, supporting emergency services, and helping local businesses.
City Council members in Pflugerville are elected at-large to three-year terms. All results remain unofficial until the vote is canvassed. More totals are expected as Election Day data is released.
