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Election Day - May 6, 2023
Día de elecciónes 6 de Mayo de 2023
| FIRST DAY TO FILE CANDIDATE APPLICATION | DEADLINE TO FILE CANDIDATE APPLICATION |
|---|---|
(Fecha Inicio Para Presenta la Solicitud de Candidato) | (Fecha Limite Para Presentar la Solicitud de Candidato) |
| January 18, 2023 (18 de Enero de 2023) | February 17, 2023 - 5:00 PM (17 de Febrero de 2023 - 5:00 PM) |
The General Election for members of the City Council is held annually on the 1st Saturday in May.
Candidate Applications
The May 6, 2023, General Election will be held at Shenandoah City Hall, located at 29955 Interstate 45 N. Filing for a place on the ballot is set by state statute and will run from January 18 to February 17, 2023. The following forms are available for filing:
Texas Secretary of State
Application For a Place on The Ballot
Texas Ethics Commission
FORM CTA Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer
FORM CTA Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer Instruction Guide
FORM CFCP Code of Fair Campaign Practices
First Steps for Candidates Running for a City Office
Filing Procedures
On the filing of an application for a place on the ballot, the City Secretary must review the application to determine whether it complies with the requirements as to form, content, and procedure only. That is, the City Secretary checks to be sure it was filed correctly and in a timely manner and that all required information is completed and attested to. Filing at the last minute may not give the City Secretary sufficient time for review, which is subject to state law, not to City preference. Please do not leave blank any required information on the application, as doing so may render your application invalid.
Regarding the filing of candidate/officeholder reports, the City Secretary is limited to accepting and filing the various applications, affidavits, and/or statements, and noting the date and time of filing thereon. The Office of the City Secretary cannot judge or comment upon the timeliness or sufficiency of reports filed. All applicable financial reports must be completed by the candidate or the candidate’s campaign treasurer; the candidate is responsible for filing all reports.
Where to File Candidate Applications
• in person, at City Hall: 29955 Interstate 45 N, Shenandoah, TX 77381 **The Texas Election Code states that "an application filed by personal delivery is considered properly filed if filed with an employee of the authority at the authority's usual place for conducting official business." [Sec. 1.007] Therefore, hand delivered applications and other documents should be delivered to the front desk and staff will ensure proper delivery to the City Secretary's Office.
• by mail to the City Secretary’s Office: 29955 Interstate 45 N, Shenandoah, TX 77381 **An application submitted by mail is considered to be filed at the time of its receipt; or
• by fax or email: FAX 281-367-2225 EMAIL elections@shenandoahtx.us **A signed, sworn, scanned candidate application may be submitted by fax or email if there is no filing fee [the City of Shenandoah does not require a filing fee]. Please be advised that an application must be notarized prior to filing via fax or email.
2023 Campaign Finance Reports
FORM C/OH Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report
FORM COR-C/OH Correction/Amendment Affidavit For Candidate/Officeholder
Texas Ethics Commission Forms and Instructions Webpage
Political Signs and Advertising
Please review the following documents regarding political signs and advertising:
Printed copies of the information on this page are available at the front desk of City Hall (one set per person), or you can view the packet below under the Election Documents section.