City Elections

The City of Taylor is a "Council / City Manager" form of government. Council members are elected by the citizens and registered voters of Taylor. The City is governed by members under a Single Member District form of government and divided into 4 Districts and has 1 Council representative from each, as well as a council member elected at large. Council terms are 3 years and staggered with elections held in May.  All elections for Council members will be by majority vote. The Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are elected each year from within the Council members themselves and serve a 1-year term in these positions.

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2026 Election

General Election Information

The next General Election will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026.  Positions which will be open for election in May 2026 is the at large seat which is transitioning to the Mayoral seat per the charter amendment passed in May 2024. 

  • The last day to register to vote for the May 2026 election is April 2.
  • Early in-person voting is April 20-28.  Election day is May 2.  Early voting and election day polling places, dates, and times are to be determined.
  • For further details about City Elections not listed below, contact City Clerk Lucy Aldrich at lucy.aldrich@taylortx.gov or call 512-352-3675.


Candidate Information. The first day to file for a place on the May 2 ballot for candidates who wish to run for the Mayor seat on the Taylor City Council, is Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The last day to file is Friday, February 13, 2026. 

Mayor Candidates

Elected Officers with Terms Expiring May 2026

  • Dwayne Ariola, At-Large Seat (reappointed as Mayor by City Council on June 17, 2025) – Elected May 2017 – Term Expires May 2026

Qualifications for Office

Candidates for mayor and councilmember shall meet the qualifications for elective office as established in the Texas Elections Code (PDF).

In addition to the foregoing per the City Charter, Candidates must reside within the district to which they seek election and must continuously reside within the district during the Councilmember's term of office. Each Councilmember shall be a resident and a qualified voter of the City; shall not be indebted to the City; nor hold any other elective or appointed public office of emolument. Councilmembers shall not have a conflict of interest with the City as determined under the laws of the State of Texas. A conflict of interest between a Council Member and the City Council shall be defined by Chapter 171 Texas Local Government Code as written or subsequently amended and upon compliance with Chapter 171 the conflict of interest shall be deemed properly disclosed. Any Councilmember who shall cease to possess any of the qualifications herein required shall immediately forfeit and vacate such office.

Notices and Required Postings

Applications can be filed: 

  • In person with the City Clerk during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm beginning January 14, 2026, and ending at 5 pm on February 13, 2026.  Taylor City Hall, 400 Porter Street, Taylor, TX 76574 - City of Taylor Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday.
  • By mail beginning January 14, 2026, and ending at 5 pm on February 13, 2026:  City Clerk, City of Taylor, 400 Porter Street, Taylor, TX  76574
  • By email to the City Clerk at cityclerk@taylortx.gov beginning January 14, 2026, and ending at 5 pm on February 14, 2026
  • By fax to the City Clerk at 512-352-8255 beginning January 14, 2026, and ending at 5 pm on February 13, 2026

Note:  Upon receiving an application, the City Clerk will review it within five days.  Confirmation of acceptance or a notice of rejection will be provided within this timeframe.  If no notice is received, the applicant should contact the City Clerk.

Schedule / Calendar: 

Election Resources

The following information and downloadable forms are being provided for your convenience. The forms and guides are updated to comply with changes made to the law.

Candidate Guide / Packet

Filers will find answers to most of their questions in the instruction guides to the forms.  Please email Lucy Aldrich, City Clerk, or call at 512-352-3675 for additional guidance.  

Please note, as a candidate for public office, you are encouraged to read and become familiar with the information relating to campaign laws and procedures included in the packet.  Please be advised that the City Clerk's office will be able to assist you with questions relating to the filing requirements for certain election-related documents.  However, the City Clerk's office is unable to help candidates with the completion of such documents or pass judgment regarding the sufficiency and timeliness of their required filing.

Candidate Guide / Packet (PDF) *24 hours' notice is required for a printed copy of the packet. 

Helpful Documents

Election Signs

The City of Taylor has rules/regulations regarding candidate election signs.  Please visit our Code of Ordinances for a full description.

Map of where political signs may be placed at Taylor City Hall. (PDF)

Many right-of-ways in the City of Taylor belong to the Texas Department of Transportation. Click here for more information on TxDOT's sign regulations.

Additional Information

If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk.

Where can I find the detailed election results from the previous year?

Results are available at the Williamson County Elections website.  

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