Elections
CHIEF ELECTION OFFICIAL – ALICE HOLLOWAY, CITY SECRETARY
The City Secretary serves as the Chief Election Official for the City of Joshua and is responsible for conducting all City elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas.
May 4, 2024 Election:
The next City of Joshua General Election will be held on May 4, 2024, for the positions of Council Member Place 4 and Council Member Place 6. The general election has been canceled.
A Special (Bond) Election has been called and will be held on May 4, 2024. For information regarding the bond propositions, go to Bond Election
Important Dates for the May 4, 2024 Election
First day to file for a place on the ballot-General Election | Wednesday, January 17, 2024 |
Last day to file for a place on the ballot-General Election | Friday, February 16, 2024 (5:00 p.m.) |
Last day to register to vote | Thursday, April 4, 2024 |
First day of early voting | Monday, April 22, 2024 |
Last day of early voting | Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
Election Day | Saturday, May 4, 2024 |
Polling Location for Early Voting:
Joshua City Hall, 101 South Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058
Polling Location for Election Day:
Joshua High School South Trust Community Room, 907 South Broadway, Joshua, TX 76058
Election Documents:
Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot
Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions
Ordinance No. 878-2024-Ordering General Election
Certification of Unopposed Candidates for Other Political Subdivisions (Not County)
Ordinance No. 880-2024 - Calling Bond Election
Notice of Voting Order Priority
Qualifications for Candidacy:
Each member of the City Council, including the Mayor, shall be a qualified voter of the City, shall have resided in the City for one (1) year before the date of Election, and be at least 21 years of age on the date of the Election. In addition, any person who is convicted of a felony shall not be qualified to hold office on the City Council. If any member of the City Council, including the Mayor, becomes a candidate for any public office other than the one then held, that member’s current office shall be deemed vacant, in accordance with State Law.
The City Council shall be the judge of the Election and qualification, under the City Charter and State Law, of its own members and other elected officials of the City.
Candidate Filings for the May 4, 2024 Election-Canceled
Council Place No. 4
- Merle Breitenstein (filed 01/22/2024)
Council Place No. 6
- Shelly Anderson (filed 1/23/2024)
Voting Resources:
Upcoming Elections
- March 6, 2024 – Primary Election (Statewide Election)
- May 4, 2024 – City of Joshua Regular General Election
- Other Election Dates are listed on the Texas Secretary of State’s website