How often is Village City Council elected?

The position of Village City Council 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 on the ballot.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Texas?

Filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 0.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.

Where is the filing office?

1000 Highland Village Road, Highland Village, TX 75077

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 972-899-5132.

How do I get started running for Village City Council?

You can start running for Village City Council 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 Village City Council does not include a primary or runoff election.

Village City Council in Highland Village, Denton County, Texas

About Village City Council

About this position

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.

Office level: City
Election frequency: Every 2 years
Affiliation: Nonpartisan
Positions: 1 open seat

Election type

Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
Run-off election

How to run for Village City Council

Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a city resident for at least 1 year and a registered voter in the city.
Step 2
File for office
Filing requirements
Filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 0.
Filing period
January 19, 2028 - February 18, 2028
Paperwork instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.
Where to file
1000 Highland Village Road, Highland Village, TX 75077
Filing phone
972-899-5132
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Village City Council in Highland Village, TX

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About this position

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How to run for Village City Council

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Who's currently in office

What this symbol means

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