Election Information

The City of Garden Ridge holds a General Election annually on the first Saturday of May for the purpose of electing a Mayor and City Councilmembers. The Mayor and City Council positions are for two year terms.

Qualifications for Mayoral Candidates (Local Gov’t Code § 22.032 and City Charter)

  • Must be a registered voter.
  • Must have resided in the State of Texas for at least the 12 months preceding the filing deadline.
  • Must have resided in the City of Garden Ridge for at least the 12 months preceding election day.
  • Candidates for election and appointment to City Council who have been previously recalled from office shall not be eligible for appointment or election to City Council for a period of four (4) years from the date of the election at the end of the term during which they were recalled. 

Qualifications for Councilmember Candidates (Local Gov’t Code § 22.032 and City Charter)

  • Must be a registered voter.
  • Must have resided in the State of Texas for at least the 12 months preceding the filing deadline.
  • Must have resided in the City of Garden Ridge for at least the 6 months preceding the filing deadline. (Texas Elec. Code, Section 1411(a); Brown v. Patterson, 609 SW 2nd 287)
  • Candidates for election and appointment to City Council who have been previously recalled from office shall not be eligible for appointment or election to City Council for a period of four (4) years from the date of the election at the end of the term during which they were recalled. 


May 4, 2024, City of Garden Ridge General Election

  • January 17th - First Day for candidate to file an application for place on the ballot (Place 1, Place 4, and Place 5 will be on the 2024 General Election Ballot). Candidate Packets will be available at City Hall and on the page starting January 16, 2024, and notary services are also available at City Hall.
  • February 16th - Last Day for candidate to file an application for place on the ballot (must be received by 5:00 p.m.).
  • May 4th - Election Day (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).

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May 6, 2023, General/Special Election (previous election)

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