Important Election Dates and Information
Candidate packets will be available starting January 14th, 2026 at the front office of city hall located at 1304 Monument Dr. in Surfside Beach, TX.
2026 Election Date- May 2nd, 2026
Notice of Deadline to File
Notice of General Election
Notice of Early Voting Locations
Election Day Voting Center
2025 Candidate Application
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ACTION
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Monday, December 15, 2025
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Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
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First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Last Day for Candidates Planning to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot to Register to Vote or Update Voter Registration
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot
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Friday, February 13, 2026
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Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure
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Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Last Day to Register to Vote
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Monday, April 20, 2026
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First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
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Monday, April 20, 2026 (deadline falls on San Jacinto Day, moves to preceding business day)
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Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Uniform Election Date
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