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.

**City of Garden Ridge Electronic Candidate Packet**

Important Dates FOR THE MAY 2, 2020 ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• January 15th - First Day for candidate to file for place on the ballot (Place 1, Place 4, and Place 5 will be on 2020 General Election Ballot)
• February 14th - Last Day for candidate to file for place on the ballot (must be received by 5 p.m.)
• April 20th-April 24th, April 27th, and April 28th - Early Voting
• May 2nd - Election Day (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

election notices - may 2, 2020 General Election

• Notice for Filing for Place on the Ballot

NOTICES pertaining to most recent previous election (MAY 4, 2019)

• 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

Related Links

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

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.