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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: May 2, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: Only expenses
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Duncanville City Council - At LargeDuncanville City Mayor
Job description
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
The members of the Council shall be qualified voters of the City of Duncanville who have been residents of the State of Texas for at least one (1) year and residents of said City or residents of an area now within the corporate limits of said City for at least six (6) months, and shall hold no other public office except that of notary public or member of the National Guard or naval or military reserve. If a member of the Council shall cease to possess any of these qualifications or shall be finally convicted of a felony from which he has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disability, his office shall immediately become vacant.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 203 E. Wheatland Road, Duncanville, TX 75116
Filing phone number: 972-780-5017
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Any person having the qualifications required by the city charter may place his own name in nomination as candidate for Mayor or Councilman by filing with the City Secretary, or may be placed in nomination by a petition signed by the greater of twenty-five qualified voters or the number of qualified voters equal to one-half of one percent of the total vote received in the territory from which the office is elected by all candidates for Mayor in the most recent mayoral general election. No voter shall sign more than one petition and should a voter do so, his signature shall be void except as to the petition first filed. With each signature shall be stated the place of residence of the signer, giving the street, number or other description sufficient to identify it.
FAQ
How often is City Executive-Mayor elected?
The position of City Executive-Mayor is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Duncanville City, TX?
Any person having the qualifications required by the city charter may place his own name in nomination as candidate for Mayor or Councilman by filing with the City Secretary, or may be placed in nomination by a petition signed by the greater of twenty-five qualified voters or the number of qualified voters equal to one-half of one percent of the total vote received in the territory from which the office is elected by all candidates for Mayor in the most recent mayoral general election. No voter shall sign more than one petition and should a voter do so, his signature shall be void except as to the petition first filed. With each signature shall be stated the place of residence of the signer, giving the street, number or other description sufficient to identify it.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
203 E. Wheatland Road, Duncanville, TX 75116.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 972-780-5017.
How do I get started running for City Executive-Mayor?
You can start running for City Executive-Mayor by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Executive-Mayor does not include a primary or runoff election.
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