The city secretary is the election official for the city and oversees the administration of city elections to ensure compliance with all city, state, and federal election laws and policies and to ensure that city elections are conducted in a fair and impartial manner.
The City of Dallas is located within 5 counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall. However, registered voters reside only in Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties. At a general election, qualified voters cast their votes and ultimately determine those candidates elected to serve on the Dallas City Council.
General elections are held in odd-numbered years, and all City Council seats come up for (re)election, as there are no staggered terms. However, in the event of a vacancy on the City Council, a special election is held in accordance with the Texas Election Code.
The City Council consists of 15 members: Mayor (Place 15), and Councilmembers (Places 1-14). The City Council is
term-restricted to a total of 8 years of service each. The Mayor (Place 15) is allowed to serve two 4-year terms, and Councilmembers can serve 4 two-year terms (Places 1-14). Once termed, a member of the city council other than Place 15 shall not be eligible to become a candidate for, or to serve in, any
place on the city council except Place 15. Once termed, the Mayor (Place 15), shall not again be eligible to become a candidate for, or to serve in, Place 15 on the city
council.
Information on the upcoming election can be accessed on our "Upcoming Election" page.
The City Secretary’s Office aims to facilitate the election process. Please contact us at (214) 670-3738 or by
email if we can be of further service.
