Wilson-Kirby files as write-in candidate in District 7, other races unopposed

Updated  5:10 p.m., Feb. 22, 2022

The City received a write-in candidacy declaration today from Jaquita Wilson-Kirby for the District 7 seat on the City Council. Based on the declaration, an election will be held for the District 7 place on the City Council. Candidates on the ballot will include Ben Stewart and a place for a write-in candidate.

The state election code now requires that elections are canceled and winners declared in local unopposed races.

Early in-person voting is April 25-30 and May 2-3. Election day is May 7. Early voting and election day polling places, dates, and times will be listed here.
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Posted Friday, Feb. 18, 2022

The City Council elections in May for District 3, 4, and 7 each will be uncontested.

Incumbent Mike Triggs is running for re-election in District 3, Ron Garland has filed for District 4, and Ben Stewart has filed for District 7. City Council may cancel elections for uncontested races.

The deadline for candidates to file for a place on the May 7 ballot was 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18.

Council Members for Districts 4 and 7, Steve Fought and Tommy Gonzalez, respectively, are not seeking re-election.

Click here to see maps of council districts.

The last day to register to vote for the May election is April 7.

Early in-person voting is April 25-30 and May 2-3. Election day is May 7. View early voting and election day polling places, dates, and times here.

Click here for details about the city election.