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Kermit General Election

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Texas

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Monday, April 20, 20262 weeks
Early Voting Ends
Tuesday, April 28, 20263 weeks

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Contests

14 races on the ballot

Local

Lubbock City Council District 1

Lubbock City Council District 1

2 Candidates

Christy Martinez-GarciaNonpartisan
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Pat KellyNonpartisan
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Irving City Council Place 3

Irving City Council District 3

3 Candidates

Abdul KhabeerNonpartisan
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Tammam AlwanNonpartisan
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Kejal PatelNonpartisan
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Mayor of Arlington

Arlington

4 Candidates

Jim RossNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
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Steve CavenderNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
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Hunter CrowNonpartisan
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Shaun MalloryNonpartisan
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Irving City Council Place 6

Irving City Council District 6

3 Candidates

Fahad AhmedNonpartisan
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Dana CollinsNonpartisan
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Sushil PatelNonpartisan
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Arlington City Council District 5

Arlington City Council District 5

2 Candidates

Rebecca BoxallNonpartisan
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Brittney Garcia-DumasNonpartisan
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Irving City Council Place 5

Irving City Council District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mark CronenwettNonpartisan
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Fort Worth City Council District 10

Fort Worth City Council District 10

2 Candidates

Chris JamiesonNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
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Alicia OrtizNonpartisan
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Mayor of Irving

Irving

3 Candidates

Olivia Novelo AbreuNonpartisan
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Zhanae JacksonNonpartisan
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Albert ZapantaNonpartisan
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Arlington City Council District 3

Arlington City Council District 3

2 Candidates

Nikkie HunterNonpartisan· 8 endorsements
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Kelly BurkeNonpartisan
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Mayor of Lubbock

Lubbock

4 Candidates

Mark McBrayerNonpartisan
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Peggy BohmfalkNonpartisan
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Stephen SandersNonpartisan
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G. Todd WinansNonpartisan
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Lubbock City Council District 5

Lubbock City Council District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jennifer WilsonNonpartisan
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Arlington City Council District 8

Arlington

3 Candidates

Melody FowlerNonpartisan
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Corey HarrisNonpartisan
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Jason SheltonNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
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Arlington City Council District 4

Arlington City Council District 4

3 Candidates

Rojo MeixueiroNonpartisan
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Lisa VenturaNonpartisan
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Tom WareNonpartisan
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Lubbock City Council District 3

Lubbock City Council District 3

3 Candidates

David BruegelNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
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Gil CaleyNonpartisan
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Adam HernandezNonpartisan
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Ballot Measures

15 measures for voters to decide

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition G, Increase Salary for Mayor and City Council Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition G

Local government official salaries

Increase the salary for the mayor from $29,000 to $60,000 and the salary of councilmembers from $25,000 to $50,000

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city's charter to increase the salary for the mayor from $29,000 to $60,000 and the salary of councilmembers from $25,000 to $50,000.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city's charter to increase the salary for the mayor from $29,000 to $60,000 and the salary of councilmembers from $25,000 to $50,000.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition M, Changes to City Department Creation and Reorganization Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition M

City governance

Remove requirement that changes to city departments (creation, abolishment, and reorganization) must be approved through city ordinance

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to remove the requirement that changes to city departments (creation, abolishment, and reorganization) must be approved through city ordinance.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to remove the requirement that changes to city departments (creation, abolishment, and reorganization) must be approved through city ordinance.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition J, Authorize Budget Adoption at Budget Hearing Meetings Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition J

City budget

Authorize the city council to adopt the budget at the same meeting as a budget hearing

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to authorize the city council to adopt the budget at the same meeting as a budget hearing.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to authorize the city council to adopt the budget at the same meeting as a budget hearing.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition F, Animal Care and Shelter Improvements Bond Measure (May 2026)

Proposition F

City bonds

Issue $59,874,000 in bonds for animal care and shelter improvements

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to issue $59,874,000 in bonds for animal care and shelter improvements and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to issue $59,874,000 in bonds for animal care and shelter improvements and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition H, Changes to City Manager Authority to Remove City Directors Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition H

City governance

Removes provision in city charter that allows city directors to request that the city manager provides a written statement about the cause for removal and a public hearing for removal is final

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to remove the provision that city directors may request a written statement from the city manager regarding the cause for removal and a public hearing on the removal before it is final.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to remove the provision that city directors may request a written statement from the city manager regarding the cause for removal and a public hearing on the removal before it is final.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition N, Align Timeline for Vacancies with State Law Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition N

Local election administration and governanceLocal election date changes

Amend the city charter to align timeline of special elections to fill vacancies with state law

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to align the timeline of special elections to fill vacancies with state law.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to align the timeline of special elections to fill vacancies with state law.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition K, Remove Annual Report Requirement for Public Service Corporations Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition K

City governance

Remove requirement that public service corporations must file an annual report

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to remove the requirement that public service corporations must file an annual report.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to remove the requirement that public service corporations must file an annual report.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition L, Approval of City Street Use Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition L

City governance

Remove requirement that grants of privilege to use city streets must be approved through city ordinance

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to remove the requirement that grants of privilege to use city streets must be approved through city ordinance.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to remove the requirement that grants of privilege to use city streets must be approved through city ordinance.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition I, Remove Redundant Provision Related to Charge and Hearing Requirements Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition I

City governance

Remove redundant provisions related to charge and hearing requirements for city manager, city attorney, and city internal auditor

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to remove redundant provisions related to the charge and hearing requirements for the city manager, city attorney, and city internal auditor.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to remove redundant provisions related to the charge and hearing requirements for the city manager, city attorney, and city internal auditor.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition E, Police, Fire, and Emergency Communications Facilities Bond Measure (May 2026)

Proposition E

City bonds

Issue $63,919,300 in bonds for police, fire, and emergency communications facilities

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to issue $63,919,300 in bonds for police, fire, and emergency communications facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to issue $63,919,300 in bonds for police, fire, and emergency communications facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition C, Library Facilities Bond Measure (May 2026)

Proposition C

City bonds

Issue $14,586,000 in bonds for library facility improvements

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to issue $14,586,000 in bonds for library facility improvements and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to issue $14,586,000 in bonds for library facility improvements and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition A, Street and Infrastructure Bond Measure (May 2026)

Proposition A

City bonds

Issue $511,480,700 in bonds for street and mobility infrastructure

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to issue $511,480,700 in bonds for street and mobility infrastructure and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to issue $511,480,700 in bonds for street and mobility infrastructure and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition D, Housing Bond Measure (May 2026)

Proposition D

City bonds

Issue $10 million in bonds for housing projects for households at certain income levels

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to issue $10 million in bonds for housing projects for households at certain income levels and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to issue $10 million in bonds for housing projects for households at certain income levels and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition B, Park and Recreation Bond Measure (May 2026)

Proposition B

City bonds

Issue $185,140,000 in bonds for park, recreation, and open space acquisitions

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to issue $185,140,000 in bonds for park, recreation, and open space acquisitions and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to issue $185,140,000 in bonds for park, recreation, and open space acquisitions and to levy a tax to repay the bonds.</p>

Fort Worth, Texas, Proposition O, Require Appropriate Written Documentation for City Expenses Charter Amendment (May 2026)

Proposition O

City budget

Require appropriate written documentation for city expenses rather than a purchase order

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to require appropriate written documentation for city expenses rather than a purchase order.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to require appropriate written documentation for city expenses rather than a purchase order.</p>

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Can I register to vote online?
Texas does not offer online voter registration.You can use the Texas voter registration application tool to fill out a Texas state voter registration form, but you cannot submit it online. You must print, sign, and mail the application to your local election official.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
Contact or visit your local election office to complete the voter registration process.Learn more by visiting the Texas Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas. Acceptable forms include: Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas election ID certificate Texas personal ID card Texas handgun license US military ID with photograph US citizenship certificate with photograph (doesn't need to be current) US passport (book or card)Forms must be current or expired less than four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.Voters without ID:If you don't have ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, you'll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don't have any of the accepted IDs, and present one of the following: certified birth certificate that confirms your birth and establishes your identity, including a foreign birth document if it is admissible in a court of law valid voter registration certificate current utility bill, government check, bank statement or paycheck, or government document with your name and an address If you meet these requirements and are eligible to vote, you may vote in the election.If you don't have ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one or did not bring ID to the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot. In order to have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the voter registrar's office within six (6) calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the forms of photo ID or submit a temporary affidavit, or, if applicable, qualify for the disability exemption, in the presence of the county voter registrar while attesting to the fact that you do not have any of the required photo IDs.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Texas you must: be a United States citizenbe a resident of the county where you submit your applicationbe at least 17 years and 10 months old (you must be 18 to vote) have not been convicted of a felony or, if you have been convicted of a felony, you have completed your sentence, probation, and parolehave not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Texas's website. If you’re not registered: Today is the last day for your by mail registration form to be postmarked! If you haven’t already mailed your form, you can register in person until Apr 2.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Texas. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: You must provide your Texas driver&#39;s license number or Texas personal ID number to register to vote. If you do not have a Texas driver&#39;s license or personal ID, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued any of these numbers, indicate NONE. A unique identifying number will instead be assigned to you by your State.Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Texas partisan primary elections.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your local election office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes current and valid photo identification OR current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here.