City of Seadrift, Texas

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City of Seadrift, Texas

City of Seadrift, TexasCity of Seadrift, TexasCity of Seadrift, Texas
  • Home
  • CITY GOVERNMENT
    • Elected Officials
    • Code Enforcement
    • Open Records Requests
    • Employment
    • City Budget
    • Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax
  • CITY SECRETARY
    • Minutes and Agendas
    • Elections
  • PUBLIC WORKS
    • CCR
    • Notices and Violations
  • OTHER DEPARTMENTS
    • UTILITY DEPARTMENT
    • SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
    • BUILDING DEPARTMENT
    • Golf Carts
    • Civic Center & Pavilion
    • Municipal Harbor
  • Seadrift Power Switch
  • FAIR HOUSING

CITY ELECTIONS

FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING STARTS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 FROM 7AM TO 7 PM.

FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING STARTS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 FROM 7AM TO 7 PM.

FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING STARTS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 FROM 7AM TO 7 PM.

FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING STARTS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 FROM 7AM TO 7 PM.

FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING STARTS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 FROM 7AM TO 7 PM.

FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING STARTS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 FROM 7AM TO 7 PM.

Additional resources and information available at bottom of page.

REGISTER TO VOTE

Application for Ballot by Mail (ABBM)

You can download the ABBM form below or submit an order online on the Secretary of State's website to have an ABBM mailed to you.  ABBM can be a scanned copy of the completed and signed application, but the original application must be mailed and received no later than the 4th business day.



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MAY 3, 2025 GENERAL & SPECIAL ELECTION

A General Election will be held for three (3) alderman positions.

Terms Expiring: Alderperson Tracey Johnson, Alderperson Kenneth Reese, Alderperson Johnny Mikolas


A Special Election will be held for one (1) Mayor position. 

Vacant Position: Mayor Jesse Hubbell

03/11/2025: Special Election canceled by City Council due to unopposed candidate.

Seadrift - Form 2-1 - Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot (pdf)Download
Seadrift_Internet Posting Requirements for May 3, 2025 Election (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift - Order of General Election for May 3, 2025 (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift - Order of Special Election for May 3, 2025 (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift Notice of Drawing of Names for Ballots (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift - Results of Drawing (02-24-2025) (pdf)Download
Seadrift_ Special Election-Certification of Unopposed Candidates (pdf)Download
Order of Cancellation of Special Election on May 3, 2025 (pdf)Download
Seadrift -Notice of Election for May 3, 2025 (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift - Sample Ballot for the May 3, 2025 General Election (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift - General Election for May 3, 2025 - Return Sheet (pdf)Download

APPLICATIONS FOR a PLACE ON the ballot

  • The first day to submit an Application for a Place on the ballot is January 15, 2025.
  • The last day to submit an Application for a Place on the ballot is February 14, 2025.
  • Applicants that have withdrawn:
    • Christy Kosser for the Special Election for the Mayor Position (Submitted 02-14-2025)
    • Randal Cain for the General Election for Alderman (Submitted 02-21-2025)
    • Elmer DeForest for the Special Election for the Mayor Postion (Submitted 02-21-2025)

Kenneth Reese - Application for a Place on the Ballot - General Election 01-16-2025 (pdf)Download
Richard Battles - Application for a Place on the Ballot - General Election 02-07-2025 (pdf)Download
Lori Stafford Thomas - Application for a Place on the Ballot - Special Election 02-11-2025 (pdf)Download
Tracey Johnson - Application for a Place on the Ballot - General Election 02-11-2025 (pdf)Download
Tanya Cunningham - Application for a Place on the Ballot - General Election 02-14-2025 (pdf)Download
Christy Kosser- Application for a Place on the Ballot - General Election 02-14-2025 (pdf)Download

Qualifications for Office

Type A City (Local Gov't Code, Section 22.032)

Mayor

  • Residence -- 1 year in the state prior to the filing deadline; 1 year in the city prior to Election Day
  • Age - Over 18 
  • Must be a registered voter in territory elected from by the filing deadline*
    • (Local Gov't Code, Section 22.032 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 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.

Alderman

  • Residence -- 1 year in the state prior to filing deadline; 6 months in the city (or ward) prior to filing deadline (Texas Elec. Code, Section 141.001(a); Brown v. Patterson, 609 SW 2nd 287)
  • Age - Over 18 
  • Must be a registered voter in territory elected from by the filing deadline*
    • (Local Gov't Code, Section 22.032 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.


* Effective September 1, 2015, House Bill 484 amends Election Code Section 141.001 to provide a new general rule (for most offices) that a candidate must be a registered voter of the territory elected from as of the filing deadline (unless outside law conflicts).


The new law also adds Government Code Section 601.009 to provide a new general rule that office-holders must be registered voters of the area they were elected from as of the time they are sworn in. This portion of the law is similar to requirements most general law cities and school districts already have. The new law will also apply to home-rule cities.

MAY 4, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

A General Election will be held for one (1) mayor and two (2) alderman positions.

Terms Expiring: Mayor Elmer DeForest, Alderperson Ranier Brigham, Alderperson Eldon Dale Gaines

Seadrift_May 4, 2024 Election_Form 2-1 (12-15-2023) (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift_Order of Election May 4, 2024 (Issued 01-04-2024) (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift_Candidate Packet_May 4, 2024 Election (pdf)Download
SOS Form 2-49f Application for a Place on the Ballot (pdf)Download
Election_Notice of Drawing for Names on Ballot for the May 4, 2024 General Election (pdf)Download
May 4, 2024 City of Seadrift General Election Return Sheet (pdf)Download
2024-05-15 Election Canvass Meeting Agenda (Posted 05-09-2024) (pdf)Download

APPLICATIONS FOR PLACE ON MAY 4, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

  • First day to submit an Application for Place on the May 4, 2024 General Election ballot is on January 17, 2024.
  • Last day to submit an Application for Place on the May 4, 2024 General Election ballot is on February 16, 2024.

City of Seadrift_Jesse W. Hubbell_Application for Place on Ballot (May 4, 2024 Election) (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift_Ranier D. Brigham_Application for Place on Ballot (May 4, 2024 Election) (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift_Eldon D. Gaines_Application for Place on Ballot (May 4, 2024 Election) (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift_Alysa Jarvis_Application for Place on Ballot (May 4, 2024 Election) (pdf)Download
City of Seadrift_Paul E. Gonzales_Application for Place on Ballot (May 4, 2024 Election) (pdf)Download

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Vote Texas.gov

Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

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VoteTexas.gov provides voter information ranging from registering to vote to what's on the ballot to even questions on voter I.D.

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Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) works to ensure Service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so - from anywhere in the world.

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Texas Ethics Commission

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