Council sets May 2026 general election, early voting dates and polling logistics
January 24, 2026 | Shoreacres, Harris County, Texas
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Council approved Ordinance 20 26-01-03 to schedule the city's general municipal election for May 2026, to elect two aldermen and a mayor, and to set related procedures including polling places and early voting.
Council discussed filing periods and early-voting hours: a speaker summarized that the first day to file is Jan. 14 and the filing window closes Feb. 13; the early-voting period was described as April 20–28 and options include nine-hour days. A motion to approve the ordinance passed unanimously on roll call.
Staff will finalize polling locations and publish the notice for the election as required.
Council discussed filing periods and early-voting hours: a speaker summarized that the first day to file is Jan. 14 and the filing window closes Feb. 13; the early-voting period was described as April 20–28 and options include nine-hour days. A motion to approve the ordinance passed unanimously on roll call.
Staff will finalize polling locations and publish the notice for the election as required.
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