City of Texarkana May 12, 2012 General Election


Positions up for Election

Mayor, Councilmember for Wards 1, 4, and 6.


Filing Dates

February 4, 2012 - March 5, 2012
(Since February 4th falls on a Saturday, it moves the first day to file to Monday, February 6th)
Office Hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All applications MUST be received no later than 5 p.m. on March 5th


Voting by Mail and Early Voting

First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: March 13, 2012
Last Day to Register to Vote: April 12, 2012
First Day of Early Voting: April 30, 2012
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked): May 4, 2012 (Friday, which is first preceding business day before statutory deadline)
Last Day of Early Voting May 8, 2012


Helpful Election Links

http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml
http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/localcohforms.htm


Forms / Notices

Application for Place on Ballot (.pdf)
Notice Deadline for Place on Ballot (.pdf)
Campaign Treasurer Appointment by Candidate (.pdf)
Campaign Treasurer Appointment Instruction Guide (.pdf)
Campaign Finance Report (.pdf)
Campaign Finance Report Instruction Guide (.pdf)