City Council Meeting Schedule for2026

Elections & Voting

Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions
 
Notice of Cancellation of the May 2, 2026 General Election- Unopposed Candidates by Resolution 202603-01-186
 
Texas Election Code Chapter 41.001 states that municipal elections in the State of Texas will be held on the first Saturday of May in an odd-numbered year. The mayor and council are elected for two-year staggered terms of office
 

To be eligible for the office of Mayor, a person 

  • must be a registered vote in the city and must have resided in the city limits for at least 12 months prior to the election
  • must be a registered vote in the city and reside in the city limits on election day

The City contracts with the Wise/Denton County Elections Administrator to conduct all municipal elections.

General Election 

The General Municipal Election is conducted each year on the first Saturday in May. The City Secretary serves as the Chief Election Official for the City of New Fairview and is responsible for conducting all City elections according to the Election Code of the State of Texas. The City of New Fairview will hold a General  Election on May 2, 2026.

The City of New Fairview Council is composed of a Mayor and five council members who are elected by majority vote from the City at large. 

What is on the Ballot?

Residents who are qualified voters will be electing Council Members for the following places:

Councilmember Place 1

Councilmember Place 3 

Councilmember Place 5

 Each place will be elected to serve a 2-year term ending in May 2028.

The City of New Fairview General Election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The last day to register to vote for the May 2nd General Election is April 2, 2026. 

  • To be eligible to vote, residents must meet the following requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age; and
  • Must be a registered voter; and
  • Must live in Justin city limits for one year; and
  • Not convicted of a felony offense or misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude; (crime involving fraud, deceit, dishonesty, or immoral criminal offense.); and
  • Must file for one office, cannot file for multiple seats; and

Applications for City Council will be accepted in the City Secretary's Office for the following dates: January 14, 2026, through February 13, 2026. Applications must be notarized and submitted to the City Secretary.

Early Voting Dates and Times  

Monday, April 20 – Tuesday, April 28            8:00 am – 5:00 pm

(More Dates TBD)

May 2, 2026 – Election Day                               7:00 am – 7:00 pm

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