A Candidate for Mayor

Jeffry Michelsonfor Mayor of Lockhart

Grow Lockhart responsibly, keep our small-town feel, and let common sense lead the way.

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Proudly Lockhart

A town worth fighting for

Lockhart isn't just any small town in Texas. It's a place with a story, and keeping that story going is what this campaign is about.

  • Barbecue Capital of Texas

    So named by the Texas Legislature in 1999, with pits on the square that have been smoking for generations.

  • A square worth its close-up

    Our historic downtown is on the National Register, and a longtime favorite of Hollywood filmmakers just up the road from Austin.

  • The oldest library in Texas

    The Dr. Eugene Clark Library has been open to readers longer than any other public library in the state.

  • A courthouse to be proud of

    The 1894 Caldwell County Courthouse still keeps time over the square in cream limestone and red sandstone.

The Candidate

Meet Jeffry

A Lockhart son since he was ten. Husband to Shelly, businessman, and a lifelong community servant.

Jeffry Michelson with his wife, Shelly
Jeffry and his wife, Shelly.

I've lived in Lockhart since I was 10 years old, and my grandparents, great-grandparents, and large family were pivotal in the development of this city. I can truly say that Lockhart is in my soul. Lockhart is who I am.

My family taught me that community service is a way of life, and that pride in one's community is a character trait worth keeping. I'm the proud husband to my wife, Shelly, and our view is that common sense should always prevail. As a Lockhart son, I'll be honored to represent my favorite city in Texas as your Mayor, and to help grow our city responsibly while holding onto the small-town feel we love.

  • Responsible growth that protects our small-town feel.
  • Common sense at City Hall, in every decision.
  • Community service as a way of life, not a slogan.

The Ledger

A record of service

Decades of showing up for Lockhart and Caldwell County: in business, banking, health, education, and civic life.

  1. Current City CouncilmanCity of Lockhart
  2. Chairman of the BoardFirst Lockhart Bank, board member since 1999
  3. Most Worthy CitizenLockhart Chamber of Commerce, 2023
  4. PresidentMichelson Investments LLC
  5. Past Chairman, 2002 & 2012Lockhart Chamber of Commerce
  6. Past ChairmanCaldwell County Development Corporation
  7. Past Board MemberLockhart Industrial Corporation
  8. Past Board MemberCaldwell County Health Coalition
  9. Board MemberEducation Foundation for Lockhart ISD
  10. Chairman50 Lions Who Can Cook Fundraiser

Notice of Election

How to make your voice heard

Everything you need for the November 3, 2026 election in Caldwell County.

Election Day
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Early voting
Oct 19–30, 2026
Oct 19–23: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sat, Oct 24: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sun, Oct 25: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Oct 26–30: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Register to vote by
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Not registered? Register at VoteTexas.gov.
Where you vote
Your precinct
Find your polling place at Caldwell County Elections.

Voting by mail? Your application must be received (not just postmarked) by Fri, Oct 23, 2026.

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