City Elections

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The City has received an official resignation from Council Member Place 3, Michelle Bliss, which was accepted by the Mayor on September 22, 2023. Section 3.09 D of the City Charter Filling Vacancies states: “In the event of a vacancy in the City Council, if there are 365 days or more remaining on the term of the vacated City Council office, the City Council shall call a special election to fill such vacancy. Article 11, Section 11 of the Texas Constitution states that a home-rule city with terms exceeding two (2) years but not exceeding four (4) years must elect all of the members of its governing body by majority vote of the qualified voters in such municipality within one hundred and twenty (120) days after such vacancy occurs. 

At the October 5, 2023 regular City Council meeting, City Council approved Resolution 2023-36 ordering a Special Election to be run by Kendall County and to be held on December 9, 2023, to fill the vacancy.

Residents interested in applying for a place on the special election ballot must do so no later than 5:00 PM on October 30, 2023. For more information, please visit our City Elections webpage.

Download the Applicant Packet below:

Important Documents/Links

The following applications were received for the December 9, 2023 Election:

Name of ApplicantPositionDate Received
Ruben J. OlveraCouncil Member Place 3October 12, 2023
Vincent CaldarolaCouncil Member Place 3October 30, 2023

Last Updated 10/30/2023 at 4:25 PM

SPECIAL CITY ELECTION
EARLY VOTING INFORMATION

Early Voting Dates/Times for the Main Early Voting Location:
Kendall County Courthouse Annex
221 Fawn Valley Dr., Boerne, TX 78006
Monday, November 27 - Friday, December 1, 20238:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, December 2, 2023CLOSED
Sunday, December 3, 2023CLOSED
Monday, December 4 - Tuesday, December 5, 20238:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Early Voting Dates/Times for the Branch Early Voting Location:
City of Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department
(Public Safety Training Room)
7286 Dietz Elkhorn, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
Monday, November 27 - Friday, December 1, 20238:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, December 2, 202310:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 3, 2023CLOSED
Monday, December 4 - Tuesday, December 5, 20237:00 AM - 7:00 PM


SPECIAL CITY ELECTION
ELECTION DAY INFORMATION

On Election Day, City of Fair Oaks Ranch registered voters can cast their ballot from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at:

City of Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department

(Public Safety Training Room)

7286 Dietz Elkhorn

Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015

SPECIAL CITY ELECTION
APPLICATIONS FOR BALLOT BY MAIL

Applications for ballot by mail (ABBM’s) and Federal Post Card Applications (FPCA’s) must be received by the Early Voting Clerk for the county in which you reside by close of business on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (not simply postmarked).

CountyAddressEmailFax
Bexar

Early Voting Clerk
1103 S. Frio, Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78207-6328

bexarcountyelections@bexar.org(210) 335-0371
Comal

Early Voting Clerk
396 N. Seguin Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130

elections@co.comal.tx.us(830) 608-2013
Kendall

USPS:
Early Voting Clerk
P.O. Box 2384
Boerne, TX 78006

UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.:
Early Voting Clerk
221 Fawn Valley Drive, Ste. 100
Boerne, TX 78006

absenteevoting@co.kendall.tx.us
(830) 331-8295

General Election Banner

Information on the Saturday, May 4, 2024 General City Election will be updated soon. City Council positions up for election are Mayor and Council Member, Place 1. 

Mayor & Council Seats

The City Secretary’s office conducts and oversees the City election process. Open Council seats are at large positions; you may file for any one seat regardless of where you live in Fair Oaks Ranch. Select the following links for more information regarding our current Mayor and City Council.

City Council elections are held the first Saturday in May each year. Future city elections will be:

ELECTION DAY3 YEAR TERMPLACECANDIDACY DEADLINE
May 4, 20242024 - 2027MayorFebruary 16, 2024

2024 - 20271February 16, 2024
May 3, 20252025 - 20283February 14, 2025

2025 - 20284February 14, 2025

2025 - 20285February 14, 2025
May 2, 20262026 - 20292February 13, 2026

2026 - 20296
February 13, 2026


Application Process

Please submit a paper application in person at City Hall between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM. You may also file electronically by submitting a notarized application via email at citysec@fairoaksranchtx.org or via fax at 210-698-3565 ATTN: City Secretary.

CLICK HERE TO SEE INFORMATION ON QUALIFYING FOR OFFICE


Election Forms

For an Application for a Place on the Ballot, visit the Secretary of State website, obtain a copy at City Hall, or click on the links below: 

Questions regarding election law are to be directed to the Secretary of State at (512) 463-5650 or (800) 252-8683.

Title 15 of the Texas Election Code pertains to campaign contributions and expenditure.  All financial reports must be completed by the candidate’s campaign treasurer, signed by the candidate, and filed in the City Secretary’s office.  Questions regarding the forms, reporting procedures, contributions, or expenditures, are to be directed to the Texas Ethics Commission at (512) 463-5800 as the election law strictly limits the role of the City Secretary’s office to accepting and filing the various applications, affidavits, and statements, and noting the date of filing thereon.

Campaign Finance Forms

The 88th Legislature passed HB 2626, which requires all political subdivisions to post on their website all campaign finance reports filed on or after September 1, 2023.1 The new Internet posting requirement applies to all entities that receive campaign finance reports, including counties, cities, school districts, hospital districts, library districts, utility districts, water districts, etc. Documents will be available for 5 years from the date the report was filed with the City Secretary.

Name of Person Filing FormsDate Filed with City Secretary
Ruben J. OlveraNovember 9, 2023








Voter Registration

To vote in any election, you must be registered with your appropriate County Voter Registrar no later than 30 days prior to an election. IMPORTANT: You must print, sign, and mail your application directly to your county election office. Online registration is not an option in Texas at this time. Voter registration applications and additional information are available by selecting the county names (links) below.

County Links:

Bexar County Voter Registrar    .....................................................(210) 335-8683

Comal County Voter Registrar   .....................................................(830) 221-1352

Kendall County Voter Registrar  .....................................................(830) 331-8701