2012 Candidates

Welcome to TCRP's BallotBook! Below you'll find every candidate running for office as a Republican who will appear on Travis County Republican ballots this Spring. Just click a name for bios, contact information, candidate Web sites, and social media presences. NOTE: Names appearing in U.S. House, Texas House, and Texas Senate races may change due to redistricting. This is a work in progress until we get a map!


Below is a list of those who have filed with just Travis County Republican Party (in order of filing). These are often referred to as our "local candidates," meaning their jurisdictions are contained solely within the Travis County lines.

Rosemary Edwards, incumbent for Travis County Republican Party Chairman    

Raymond Frank, candidate for Travis County Sheriff

Al Herrera, candidate for Travis County Constable, Precinct 2    

Mike Varela, candidate for Travis County Constable, Precinct 3    

Gerald Daugherty, candidate for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3   

Paul Workman, incumbent for Texas House, District 47  

Ryan Downton, candidate for Texas House, District 47

Jim Strickland, candidate for Travis County Commissioners Court, Precinct 3

Toby Miller, candidate for Travis County Constable, Precinct 2

Vik Vad, candidate for Travis County Tax Assessor/Collector

Ira Yates, candidate for Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3

Robert Thomas, candidate for Texas House, District 48

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