Election Information
General Information
A General Election is held in May of each year. Due to the passage of the Home Rule Charter the election process will now be transitioning over to 3 year terms. For this year, 2023 we will elect Council Place 1 and Council Place 3 for a three year term that will expire in May of 2026. Council Place 4 was elected in May of 2022 for a two (2) year term expiring in 2024 then will transition to a three year term.
In May of 2024 Council Place 4 and Council Place 5 will be elected to a three (3) year term expiring in May of 2027. Following this election each May there will be an election for 2 positions each for three (3) year terms. Unless there is a vacancy in a position. Then a Special election may be held to fill that position.
Deadline for filing for Candidacy/Holding Office is the 108th day prior to the Election. Election day is the first Saturday in May of each year.
Qualifications for Candidacy/Holding Office
Each member of the City Council, including the Mayor shall meet the following qualifications:
- Be a registered voter of the City;
- Have resided in the City for one (1) year before the date of the election;
- Continue residency in the City during the term of office;
- Not hold more than one elective office;
- Not hold an appointed office of the City excluding boards, committees and commissions;
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Not have been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment in court; and
- Not have been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.
Ask a Question
If you have any questions concerning the City of Aledo General Election please contact City Secretary Deana McMullen at (817) 441-7016 during regular business hours or via email.
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