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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: May 2, 2026Filing Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 2 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: Jan 14, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026
- Positions: Hewitt City Council - Ward 3Hewitt City Council - Ward 2, Seat 2Hewitt City Council - Ward 1, Seat 2Hewitt City Council - Ward 1, Seat 1Hewitt City Council - Ward 2, Seat 1...
Job description
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Eligibility requirements
Each council member shall be a citizen of the United States and a qualified voter of the State of Texas and shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Each of the council members shall be a resident of the City of Hewitt, and shall have resided in the city for a period of at least one (1) year immediately prior to his election. In addition, each person filing for election to and each council member occupying one of the places designated for a ward shall be a resident of the ward for which the place is designated for at least thirty (30) days prior to filing for office and remain a resident of that ward during his or her term of office. In the event the council, by ordinance, increases the number of wards to six (6), the council shall at the same time designate one (1) council place for each ward, but the ward residence requirement stated in the foregoing sentence shall not apply to the council members occupying such places during the unexpired portion of the term for which they were elected. A member of the council ceasing to possess any of the qualifications specified in this section or any other section of the city charter, or convicted of a felony while in office, shall immediately forfeit his office. No member of the council shall hold any other elected public office.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 200 Patriot Court - P.O. Box 610 Hewitt, TX 76643
Filing phone number: 254-666-6171
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Any qualified person who desires to become a candidate for election to the office of city council member shall file with the city secretary, at least thirty (30) days prior to the election date, an application and loyalty affidavit as required by law. Such application shall be subscribed and sworn to before an officer of the city who is qualified to administer oaths. The date and hour of filing shall be noted on the application by the office of the city secretary.
FAQ
How often is City Legislature elected?
The position of City Legislature is typically elected every 2 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 Hewitt City, TX?
Any qualified person who desires to become a candidate for election to the office of city council member shall file with the city secretary, at least thirty (30) days prior to the election date, an application and loyalty affidavit as required by law. Such application shall be subscribed and sworn to before an officer of the city who is qualified to administer oaths. The date and hour of filing shall be noted on the application by the office of the city secretary.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
200 Patriot Court - P.O. Box 610 Hewitt, TX 76643.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 254-666-6171.
How do I get started running for City Legislature?
You can start running for City Legislature 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 Legislature does not include a primary or runoff election.
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