Elections

May 4, 2024 - City of Fate General Election Important Information

The next General Election will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024, for the purpose of electing two City Council Members, Places 1 and 5, each for a three-year term. The incumbents are eligible to run for re-election should they choose to do so. The incumbents include Council Member Heather Buegeler (Place 1) and Council Member Jim DeLand (Place 5). 


Important Dates for May 4, 2024 - City of Fate General Election  

InformationDate
Candidate packets availableThursday, January 4, 2024
First day to file for a place on the ballotWednesday, January 17, 2024
Last day to file for a place on the ballotFriday, February 16, 2024 at 5pm
Last day to register to voteThursday, April 4, 2024
Early VotingMonday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Last day to accept an Application for a Ballot by MailTuesday, April 23, 2024
Election DaySaturday, May 4, 2024 7am-7pm

 


City Council Elections 

Members of the City Council are elected for three-year terms on a nonpartisan basis. The Council is made up of seven members: a Mayor and six Council members. The Mayor is elected by the entire city. All six Council Members are also elected by the entire city. Once elected, Council members choose the Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem from among the elected members. For more information about the Fate City Council, please click here

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Internet posting Requirement for Political Subdivisions

The City contracts with the Rockwall County Elections Office to conduct our elections. Please contact the Rockwall County Elections Office at (972) 204-6200 or visit their website at www.rockwallvotes.com for information regarding voter registration.