Elections
The election information in this section of the City of Kaufman website is provided to promote the democratic process.
For complete information regarding Voter Registration and Election in Texas: Secretary of State and Texas Ethics Commission.
The Mayor and three (3) Council members shall be elected for two (2) year terms at the general election in odd-numbered years and three (3) Council members shall be elected for two (2) year terms at the general election in even-numbered years.
EARLY VOTING
Early voting for the May 6, 2023, General Election begins on April 24th. To view polling locations and dates/times, Click Here!
ELECTION DAY VOTING
Election day will be held on May 6, 2023. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To view polling locations and dates/times, Click Here!
NOTICES
2023 Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on Ballot
2023 Notice of Election
2023 Order of General Election
2023 Order of Special Election
2023 Cancelation of General Election (English)
2023 Cancelation of General Election (Spanish)
CANDIDATE PACKET & REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
2023 Candidate Packet
Application for Place on Ballot
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
Code of Fair Campaign Practices
2023 MAYOR CANDIDATES
- Jeff Jordan
2023 COUNCIL MEMBER CANDIDATES (AT LARGE)
- Matt Phillips
- Ashlea Longenecker
- Jason Nelson
2023 SPECIAL ELECTION PROPOSITION LANGUAGE
- English
- The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of Kaufman, Texas at the rate of one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. The tax expires on the 10th anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is reauthorized.
- Spanish
- La reautorización del impuesto local sobre ventas y uso en la Ciudad de Kaufman, Texas a una tasa de un cuarto del uno por ciento (0.25%) para continuar proporcionando ingresos para el mantenimiento y reparación de calles municipales. El impuesto vence en el décimo aniversario de la fecha de esta elección, a menos que se vuelva a autorizar la imposición del impuesto.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Each of the candidates for Mayor and Council members shall meet the following requirements set forth by the City of Kaufman’s Charter:
- Shall be at least twenty-one years of age at the time of the election for which they are filing.
- Shall be a qualified voter.
- Shall have resided within corporate limits of the City, or recently annexed territory, for at least twelve months prior to election day.
- Shall not, after notice of any delinquency, be in arrears in payment of taxes or other liabilities due the City.
- No candidate may file in a single election for more than one office or position as provided for in this Charter.
- No employee of the City shall continue in such position after filing for an elective office provided for in this Charter.
POLITICAL ADVERTISING GUIDELINES:
- TEC Political Advertising: What You Need to Know
- TxDOT Rules for Posting Campaign Signs
- City of Kaufman Zoning Ordinance Political Sign Regulations
MORE INFORMATION:
For more voter information please call the Kaufman County Elections Office.
Kaufman County Elections Office
The City contracts with the Kaufman County Elections Office to conduct our elections:
3001 S. Washington Street
Kaufman, TX 75142
Phone: 469-376-4595