2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Carter Holston has lived in Rowlett for more than 40 years. He has completed both the Rowlett Citizens Academy and the Rowlett Police Academy. He is guided by a strong personal faith.

Carter Holston has lived in Rowlett for more than 40 years. He has completed both the Rowlett Citizens Academy and the Rowlett Police Academy. 

Carter has 25 years of experience in corporate leadership. He previously worked in real estate and workforce development. 

Carter Holston's campaign for Rowlett city council member, Place 5, is his first time running for public office.

Carter's campaign for Rowlett city council member, Place 5, is his first time running for public office.

Believes in "smart, balanced growth that broadens the tax base so the city can fund essential services without increasing the burden on families and seniors."

Supports "responsible commercial development" that aligns with community values and strengthens the local economy.

- Believes in "smart, balanced growth that broadens the tax base so the city can fund essential services without increasing the burden on families and seniors."
- Supports "responsible commercial development" that aligns with community values and strengthens the local economy.

Economy

Will work collaboratively with our school district, local employers, and regional partners to ensure Rowlett is a community where families can grow, students can succeed, and businesses can invest with confidence.

- Will work collaboratively with our school district, local employers, and regional partners to ensure Rowlett is a community where families can grow, students can succeed, and businesses can invest with confidence.

Public Services

As of March 26, 2026, Carter Holston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Advocates for public safety and ensuring first responders have necessary tools, training, and resources.

- Advocates for public safety and ensuring first responders have necessary tools, training, and resources.

Public Safety

Supports long-term planning and responsible investment in infrastructure, including roads and water systems.

Believes maintaining and improving roads, water systems, drainage, and public facilities requires long-term planning and responsible investment.

- Supports long-term planning and responsible investment in infrastructure, including roads and water systems.
- Believes maintaining and improving roads, water systems, drainage, and public facilities requires long-term planning and responsible investment.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Robbert van Bloemendaal is originally from Australia. He graduated from Ivanhoe Grammar School. Robbert lives in Rowlett, Texas.

Robbert is a travel advisor and the president of Travel Leaders of Rowlett. He is also an ambassador with the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. 

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Robbert currently works as the owner of Robbert's Rides, a ride-sharing business. He previously has worked as a travel advisor, president of Travel Leaders of Rowlett, and an ambassador with the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. 

Robbert is currently a member of the Rowlett City Council.

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Robbert currently serves as a member of the Rowlett City Council. He was first elected in 2014 and is in his fifth term. He previously ran for mayor of Rowlett in 2017, but did not win.

As of March 26, 2026, Robbert van Bloemendaal did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "I will not vote positively for any New Apartments"

- Said, "I will not vote positively for any New Apartments"

For Candidate Robbert van Bloemendaal on Issue Transportation & Infrastructure: Supports the removal of the damaged Rowlett water tower for safety reasons, while advocating for preserving parts of it for public art and memorial purposes.

Supports the removal of the damaged Rowlett water tower for safety reasons, while advocating for preserving parts of it for public art and memorial purposes.

- Supports the removal of the damaged Rowlett water tower for safety reasons, while advocating for preserving parts of it for public art and memorial purposes.

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Robbert van Bloemendaal

Robbert van Bloemendaal is originally from Australia. He received his high school diploma from Ivanhoe Grammar School.

Robbert currently works as the owner of Robbert's Rides, a ride-sharing business. He previously has worked as a travel advisor, as president of Travel Leaders of Rowlett, and as an ambassador with the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. 

Robbert currently serves as a member of the Rowlett City Council. He was first elected in 2014 and is in his fifth term. He previously ran for mayor of Rowlett in 2017 but did not win.

As of March 26, 2026, Robbert van Bloemendaal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Robbert van Bloemendaal is from Australia. 

Robbert is a travel advisor and president of Travel Leaders of Rowlett. He is also an ambassador with the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce.

Robbert is currently a Rowlett city council member. 

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- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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