HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-26-Ordinance-Calling the May 2, 2026, General Election-01/05/2026 ORDINANCE 01-01-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS,
CALLING AND ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2025,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND TWO (2) CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM; DESIGNATING LOCATIONS OF POLLING
PLACES; PROVIDING FOR DATES; TIMES AND PLACE FOR VOTING AND EARLY
VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE; PROVIDING DEADLINE FOR
APPLICATIONS FOR BALLOT BY MAIL; ORDERING NOTICES OF ELECTION TO
BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City of Sanger(the"City")is a home rule municipality regulated by state
law and Charter; and
WHEREAS, Section 41.001 of the Texas Election Code, as amended(hereinafter
referred to as the"Code") establishes the first Saturday in May as a"uniform election date"for
the purpose of conducting special elections; and
WHEREAS,the City's Charter,Article VII, Section 7.01 requires the General Election
to be held in May; and
WHEREAS,the Texas Election Code requires the May General Election to be held on
May 2, 2026; and
WHEREAS,the City's Charter, Article III, states that a Mayor and two
Councilmembers, Places 2 and 4, shall be elected in even-numbered years for a two-year term;
and
WHEREAS,the General Election is required to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose
of electing a Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and Councilmember Place 4, for a two-year term;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger desires to conduct joint elections pursuant to the
provisions of the Texas Election Code,and as established in a joint election agreement for election
services with the Denton County Elections Administrator; and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the passage of this Ordinance is in the best interest
of the citizens of Sanger.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANGER,TEXAS:
Ordinance—Calling and Ordering the May General Election
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SECTION 1. the May General Election for the City of Sanger as set forth by the Texas Election
Code and City's Charter is hereby ordered to be held on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing
a Mayor and two Councilmembers for a two-year term:
Mayor
City Council Member Place 2
City Council Member Place 4
SECTION 2. Qualified persons in accordance with the Charter, may file as candidates by filing
an application for a specific place in the office of the City Secretary. Filing begins on January 14,
2026, and continues until 5:00 p.m. February 13, 2026. City Hall's regular business hours are
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Fridays 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The
City Secretary's Office will be open until 5:00 p.m., February 13, 2026. Applications may be
emailed to citysecretary@sangertexas.org or faxed to 940.458.4180. The names of eligible and
qualified candidates for such office shall be placed on the ballot for such election by the City
Secretary at the time and in the manner prescribed by law, and the charter and ordinances of the
City of Sanger.
SECTION 3. Frank Phillips (or his successor), Denton County Elections Administrator, at 701
Kimberly Drive, Suite A100,Denton,Texas 76208,is hereby appointed as Early Voting Clerk and
may appoint additional deputy early voting clerks as necessary to properly conduct the Election.
Denton County Election Administration contact information: (940) 349-3200; e-mail
elections(cdentoncounty.gov; and website - https://www.votedenton.gov/. The Election shall be
conducted under the jurisdiction of the Denton County Elections Department (the "Elections
Administrator") pursuant to an Election Services Contract (the "Contract") by and among the
Denton County Elections Department, the City and other participating entities, if any, described
in the Contract.The Mayor or the Mayor's designee is authorized to execute,amend,or supplement
the Contract to the extent required for the Election to be conducted in an efficient and legal manner
as determined by the Elections Administrator.
SECTION 4.All early voting shall be conducted pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the State of Texas Election Code. The Elections Administrator shall determine the
early voting place and hours;however, such locations may be changed if directed by the Elections
Administrator without further action of the City Council. The Elections Administrator is hereby
authorized and directed to make such changes in locations as may be necessary for the proper
conduct of the Election. The Elections Administrator is hereby authorized to appoint the members
of the Early Voting Ballot Board and the presiding judge and alternate judge in accordance with
the requirements of the Code.
SECTION 5.That the Denton County Elections Administrator/Early Voting Clerk shall select and
arrange for the use of Early Voting and Election Day voting locations. The Denton County
Elections Administrator/Early Voting Clerk has established the following early voting dates,times,
and locations for early voting by personal appearance:
Ordinance—Calling and Ordering the May General Election
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EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATIONS
Main Early Voting Polling Location
Denton County Elections Center, 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite Al 11, Denton, Texas 76208
City of Sanger Community Center, 101 Freese, Sanger, Texas 76266
*Other Denton County locations will be designated by the Denton County Elections
Administrator/Early Voting Clerk pursuant to the joint election agreement with other political
subdivisions in Denton County.
DAYS AND HOURS OF EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE
(hours subject to change):
Monday— Saturday April 20-April 25, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday April 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Monday-Tuesday April 27-April 28, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Denton County will be responsible for applications for a ballot by mail. Applications for a ballot
by mail (ABBMs) and Federal Post Card Applications (FPCAs) must be received no later than
must be received by April 20, 2026. The applications for Early Voting shall be delivered to Frank
Phillips, Election Administrator for Denton County at 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A100, Denton,
Texas 76208.
ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION
(subject to change)
City of Sanger Community Center, 101 Freese, Sanger, Texas 76266
Election Day polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
SECTION 6. Should any part, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
contained in this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional,illegal, or invalid,the same
shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any part or provision thereof other than
the part thereof decided to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid all respects said remaining portion
shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to publish and/or post, in the
time and manner prescribed by law,all notices required to be published and/or posted in connection
with the conduct of this election. The Denton County Election contract shall designate the election
judges for the election. The election, including providing notice of the election shall be conducted
in accordance with the Texas Election Code and other applicable law, and all residents qualified
and registered voters of the City shall be eligible to vote at the election.
Ordinance—Calling and Ordering the May General Election
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SECTION 8. The Mayor and City Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to take any and
all actions necessary to comply with the provisions of the Texas Election Code and any other state
or federal law in carrying out and conducting the election, whether or not expressly authorized
herein.
SECTION 9. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage, and the
publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such case provide.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas on the 5th day of
January, 2026.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Kell Edw ds, City Secretary
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Ordinance—Calling and Ordering the May General Election
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ORDER OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR MUNICIPALITIES
ORDEN DE ELECCION GENERAL PARA MUNIC/POS
An election is hereby ordered to be held on 05 / 02 / 2026 for the purpose of voting on:
(date)
(Por la presente se ordena celebrar una elecci6n el 05 / 02 / 2026 con el prop6sito de votar sobre.)
(fecha)
List Offices/Propositions/Measures on the ballot
(Enumere los puestos/proposiciones/medidas oficiales en la boleta)
Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and Councilmember Place 4, for a term of two years.
Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at: (La votaci6n adelantada en
persona se Ilevara a cabo de lunes a viernes en:)
Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekend at: (La votaci6n adelantada en
persona se Ilevara a cabo en el fin de semana en:)
The Main Early Voting Location (sitio principal de votaci6n adelantada)
Location (sitio) Hours (horas)
Denton County Elections Center, 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite All 1, Denton, Texas 76208
Monday — (Lunes) April 20, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday — (Martes) April 21, 20266 No Voting — State Holiday
Wednesday -Saturday (Mierco/es-Sabado) April 22-April 25, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday (Domingo) April 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday -Tuesday (Lunes-Martes) April 27-April 28, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Branch Early Voting Locations (sucursal sitios de votaci6n adelantada)
Location (sitio) Hours (horas)
City of Sanger Community Center, 101 Freese, Sanger, Texas 76266
Monday — (Lunes) April 20, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday — (Manes) April 21, 20266 No Voting — State Holiday
Wednesday -Saturday (Mierco/es-Sabado) April 22-April 25, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday (Domingo) April 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday -Tuesday (Lunes-Martes) April 27-April 28, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran adelantada por
correo deberan enviarse a:)
Frank Phillips (or his successor). Denton County Elections Administrator
Name of Early Voting Clerk (hombre del Secretario/a de la Votaci6n Adelantada)
701 Kimberly Drive, Suite Al00, Denton Texas 76208
Address (Direcci6n) City (Ciudad) Zip Code (C6digo Postal)
Telephone Number (NGmero de telefono): (940) 349-3200
Email Address (Direcci6n de Correo Electr6nico): elections(cr�.dentoncounty.gov
Early Voting Clerk's Website (Sitio web del Secretario/a de Votacion Adelantada): https://www.votedenton.gov/
Applications for Ballots by Mail (ABBMs) must be received no later than the close of business on: (Las
solicitudes para boletas que se votaran adelantada por correo deberan recibirse no mas tardar de las horas de
negocio el:) 04 / 20 / 2026 . (date) (fecha)
Federal Post Card Applications (FPCAs) must be received no later than the close of business on: (La
Tarjeta Federal Postal de Solicitud deberan recibirse no mas tardar de /as horas de negocio el:)
04 / 20 / 2026 . (date) (fecha)
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