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The Office of the City Secretary is responsible for conducting the General Election to elect officers of the City. The General Election is held on the first Saturday in May of each year as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas and the City Charter. The Office of the City Secretary coordinates with Tarrant County elections for local, state, and federal elections.

Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817.503.1130 if you have questions or concerns.

2026 City of Colleyville General Election Cancellation, Annex A Vote Center Remains a Polling Location

The City of Colleyville General Election for Councilmembers Place 3 and Place 4 has been canceled as the candidates are unopposed. However, Colleyville residents may still vote in other elections which may appear on the May ballot.

Early voting for the May 2, 2026, election will run from April 20 through April 28. Tarrant County residents may vote at any early voting location listed on the Tarrant County Elections Administration website: https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections/current-election-information.html.

In Colleyville, early voting and Election Day voting will take place at the Colleyville Recreation Center – Annex A, 5008 Roberts Road (behind the Recreation Center) on the following schedule:

April 20	Monday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April 21	Tuesday	Closed - Holiday
April 22 – 24	Wednesday – Friday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April 25	Saturday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April 26	Sunday	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
April 27 - 28	Monday – Tuesday	7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ELECTION DAY
May 2	Saturday	7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

To see a list of cities, school districts, and MUD’s, who are conducting an election, visit https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections/past-election-information/2026-archives/may-2--2026--joint-election-results.html

For additional information about voting dates, times, and locations, visit

https://www.colleyville.com/government/elections or https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections.html

Notice of Filing Period for May 2026 Candidate Election

If you are deciding to become a candidate or are ready to file for a Place on the Ballot – the Texas Ethics Commission offers resources and FAQ’s here.

Candidate Filings

Place 3
Scotty Richardson
Candidate Application
Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer

Place 4
Ben Graves
Candidate Application
Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer

Certification of Unopposed Candidates

Resolution R-26-5124 Canceling the Election

Important Dates

January 14, 2026 - Printed Candidate Packets will be available at City Hall in the City Secretary's Office forms are provided below.
February 13, 2026 - Last Day to File for Place on the Ballot
April 2, 2026 - Last Day to Register to Vote for this Election
April 20 - April 28, 2026 - Period for Early Voting
April 22, 2026 - Last Day to Receive Application for a Ballot to be Voted by Mail
May 2, 2026 - Election Day 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements for City Council Candidacy

Future City Elections

2027
Saturday, May 1, 2027, to elect Councilmembers to Places 5 and 6 to the City Council.

2028
Saturday, May 6, 2028, to elect a Mayor, and Councilmembers to Places 1 and 2, to the City Council.

2029
Saturday, May 5, 2029, to elect a Councilmembers to Places 4 and 4, to the City Council.

Are you registered to vote, have you moved within Tarrant County?

You must be registered to vote in the city in which you currently reside and you must be registered 30 days prior to any election in which you wish to vote. To verify your voting status, visit Tarrant County Elections' Voter Lookup.

If you moved from one place to another in the same county and wish to vote, you must change your address or notify the Tarrant County Elections Administrator. Change of address options are listed below:

Correct your current voter registration certificate on the back and return it to Tarrant County Elections, 2700 Premier Street, Ft. Worth, TX 76111

Fill out a new voter registration application form and check the “change” box

When you apply for or change your Texas driver’s license, change your voter information at the same time

You can change your information online at the Secretary of State’s Voter Registration Name / Address Change website

The changes you make will be forwarded to the county voter registrar for processing. You will be mailed a new certificate with your new address and be able to vote in your new precinct 30 days after you submitted your change. If you miss the 30-day deadline to change information on your voter registration certificate, you may vote in your former precinct as long as you still reside in the political subdivision conducting the election.

Ballot by Mail
Tarrant County registered voters are eligible to request and receive a ballot by mail if any of the following conditions prevents them from voting in-person during the early voting period or on election day:

Expected absence from the County during both the early voting period and on election day. (The ballot must be mailed to an address outside the County.)
Disability
65 years of age or older
Confinement in jail and not finally convicted of a felony
Expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day

Get started by filling out the official application form .

Other Resources

Tarrant County Elections Administration : 817.831.VOTE (8683)
Texas Secretary of State Voter Registration: 1.800.252.VOTE (8683)

To ensure the election process is transparent, fair, and open to all, please refer to the resources below, or contact the City Secretary's Office at 817.503.1130.

Tarrant County Elections Administration is responsible for voter registration and conducting all federal, state, and county elections and certain elections for municipalities, independent school districts and other political subdivisions that contract with Tarrant County for elections services. Additional information may be obtained at 817.831.VOTE (8683).

Secretary of State serves as the Chief Election Officer for the state of Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws through the state. This office may be contacted at 800.252.VOTE (8683) or 512.463.5650. The Texas Secretary of State created Vote Texas.gov to provide election information such as where to vote, what to bring, what the process is like, and much more, in a user friendly format.

Texas Ethics Commission provides guidance to candidates and political parties to maintain equality for all involved in the election process. Contact at 512.463.5800.