Elections

General Election – May 6, 2023 Municipal Election for City Council District 2, 4, and 6

The City Secretary’s Office typically makes available a candidate’s packet to acquaint candidates with applicable requirements for the City’s election. For the May 6, 2023 municipal election, candidate packets will be available beginning January 10, 2023. The candidate’s packet is not required in order to prepare to run for municipal office and is provided as a tool to assist those interested in running for municipal office.

Lancaster Independent School District

General Election Information

Lancaster Independent School District

Upcoming Municipal Elections

The term of Office for the Mayor and City members is 3 years. Upcoming elections:

2024 – Municipal election for Mayor

2025 – Municipal; Election for City Council District 1, 3, and 5 

Qualifying for Office

Candidates for the office of Mayor and Council members must meet the following requirements:

  • Candidates must meet state requirements
  • Candidates must be qualified voters of the City of Lancaster
  • Candidate must have or will have resided in the City of Lancaster and the district (for council members) for a least I year immediately preceding the dates of the municipal election.