Election Information

The City of Garden Ridge holds a General Election on the first Saturday of May each year for the purpose of electing a Mayor and City Councilmembers.  The Mayor and City Council positions are for two year terms. 

Mayor

The Mayor’s position is a two-year term.

Qualifications for Mayoral candidates- Type A City (Local Gov’t Code, Section 22.032)

• Residence - One (1) year in the State of Texas prior to the filing deadline; one (1) year in the City of Garden Ridge prior to Election Day
• Minimum Age - 18
• Must be a registered voter in territory elected from by the filing deadline.

Alderman (Councilmember)

Councilmember positions are a two-year term.

Qualifications for Alderman (Councilmember) candidates-Type A City (Local Gov’t Code, Section 22.032)

• Residence - One (1) year in the State of Texas prior to filing deadline; six (6) months in the City of Garden Ridge prior to filing deadline (Texas Elec. Code, Section 1411(a); Brown v. Patterson, 609 SW 2nd 287)
• Minimum Age - 18
• Must be a registered voter in territory elected from by the filing deadline.

Election Notices - may 1, 2021 general election

• Early Voting and Election Day Polling Locations
• Notice of Drawing for Order of Names on Ballot
• Ordinance No. 229 Ordering 2021 General Election
• Notice for Filing for Place on the Ballot

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE MAY 1, 2021 ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• January 13th - First Day for candidate to file for place on the ballot (Mayor, Place 2, and Place 3 will be on 2021 General Election Ballot)
• February 12th - Last Day for candidate to file for place on the ballot (must be received by 5 p.m.)
• April 1st - Last Day to Register to Vote in order to vote in May 1, 2021 General Election
• April 19th - April 23rd, April 26th, and April 27th - Early Voting
• May 1st - Election Day (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

CANDIDATE INFORMATION 

The City of Garden Ridge will begin accepting applications on January 13th for a place on the ballot. You may pick up a Candidate Packet at City Hall starting January 12th or view the electronic packet here. There are notary services available in City Hall for the completion of your application. 

RELATED LINKS

• ID Requirements for Voters
• Am I Registered to Vote?
• Voter Registration
• Military and Overseas Voters
• Frequently Asked Questions

ELECTION NOTICES - MAY 2, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION 

• Ordinance No. 226-032020 Declaring Unopposed Candidates and Canceling the Election
• Notice for Filing for Place on the Ballot
• May 2, 2020 Election Ordinance
• Certification of Unopposed Candidates

Election NOTICES - May 4, 2019 general election

• Notice for Filing for Place on the Ballot
• May 4, 2019 Election Ordinance
• Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
• Sample Ballot
• April 16, 2019 Candidate Forum Flyer 
• Notice of Required Identification
• Notice of Voting Order Priority
• Notice of General Election
• May 4, 2019 Unofficial Election Results
• Notice of Partial Manual Count
• May 14, 2019 Official Canvass Agenda

For additional information, contact City Secretary Marisa Spencer. 

Voting Machines

In Comal County, the Hart Verity Touch, Verity Access Touch, and Controller are used for voting. The City of Garden Ridge will be using these machines in their elections. 

For Comal County Elections, Presidential, Governor, and other non-city elections click HERE.