Elections

General Election – May 2, 2026 

City Council Districts 2, 4, and 6

The City Secretary’s Office provides a candidate packet to help prospective candidates understand the requirements for the City’s election. For the May 2, 2026, municipal election, candidate packets will be available starting January 7, 2026. Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot is February 13, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. 

 While the packet is not required to run for municipal office, it is a helpful resource for those interested in running.

Lancaster Independent School District

• General Election Information
• Lancaster Independent School District

Upcoming Municipal Elections 

The term of office for the Mayor and City Council members is three years. The upcoming elections are as follows:

• 2026: Municipal election for City Council Districts 2, 4, and 6
• 2027: Municipal election for Mayor 
• 2028: Municipal election for City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5

Qualifying for Office 

Candidates for the office of Mayor or City Council must meet the following requirements:

• Meet all state eligibility requirements
• Be a qualified voter of the City of Lancaster
• Have resided in the City of Lancaster and, if running for City Council, in the district they wish to represent for at least one year immediately preceding the election date

Election Important Links

• Texas Secretary of State 
• Election Date Calendar
• Candidate Information
• Election Results
• Election Laws and Forms

Contact Information 

For more information, please contact the City Secretary’s Office:
📞 (972) 218-1309
📧 citysecretary@lancaster-tx.com