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City of Richmond – Upcoming General Elections

May 2, 2026, City of Richmond General Election

The next General Election for the City of Richmond, if called, will be Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Early Voting will take place April 20–28, with voting hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The following office will appear on the ballot in the 2026 City of Richmond General Election for a
three-year term:

Mayor (Office currently held by Rebecca K. Haas)

Key Dates for the 2026 City of Richmond General Election
The filing period for a place on the ballot is as follows:

• First Day to File: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
• Last Day to File: Friday, February 13, 2026

Elections in the City of Richmond are conducted in accordance with the Texas Election Code and the City of Richmond Home Rule Charter For more information, contact the City Secretary’s Office at 281-342-5456 ext. 504 or email citysecretary@richmondtx.gov

Complete Candidate Packets will be available beginning January 14, 2026, for pickup from the City Secretary’s Office or by download.

Elected Positions and Candidates

The following position will be on the ballot for the May 2, 2026 General Election (term through May 2029):

Mayor

Jasmine Caldwell (filed January 15, 2026) ( Application File)
Rebecca Haas (filed January 16, 2026) (Application File)

Candidate Qualifications
Please visit the Texas Secretary of State Website www.sos.state.tx.us for all Candidate Qualifications.

Forms

For Additional Candidate Forms and Information please visit
www.ethics.state.tx.us

For Election Laws and Information please visit
www.sos.state.tx.us

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