Election Information

***Saturday, May 2, 2026 General Election***

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Citizens of Leonard will elect a mayor and two council members to the City Council. 

• They will serve a two-year term, expiring May 2028.
• The City will accept applications for a place on the General Election Ballot January 14 through February 13, 2026.
• Early voting will be held April 20-28.
• The last day to register to vote in this election is April 2, 2026.

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Where do I apply?

Application for a Place on the General Ballot

The City will accept applications for a place on the General Election Ballot January 14 through February 13, 2026. 

• Applications can be delivered to 111 W. Collin Street, Leonard, Texas 75452,
• mailed to PO Box 1270, Leonard, Texas 75452,
• or emailed to citysec@cityofleonard.net.

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Qualifications - Who Can Serve?

 Council elections are held annually. Council positions are "At Large". Three At Large Council members are elected on odd numbered years and two At-Large Council members, along with Mayor, are elected on even numbered years.

Section 22.032 of the Local Government Code lists the qualifications of members of a governing body.  

Mayor

(a) To be eligible for the office of mayor of the municipality, a person must be a registered voter and must have resided within the municipal limits for at least the 12 months preceding the election day. For purposes of this subsection, residency in an area while the area was not within the municipal limits is considered as residency within the limits if the area is a part of the municipality on election day.

City Council Members (Aldermen)

(b) To be eligible for the office of alderman of the municipality, a person must be a registered voter and must reside on election day in the ward from which the person may be elected.

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***Saturday, May 2, 2026 General Election***