Three local incumbents have recently filed for the upcoming elections. Gerald Anderson and Robert Garcia with the city and Marco Ortiz at Taylor ISD recently filed.
At the city, terms set to expire in May are District 1 and District 4. Currently, the District 1 seat is held by Mayor Pro Tem Gerald
Anderson, and the District 4 seat belongs to Robert Garcia with the city.
For the school board, three seats are set to expire in May. Place 4, one of those seats, is currently held by Board President Marco Ortiz.
Last Wednesday, Jan. 19, local filing period to submit an application for a place on the ballot for upcoming elections opened and will remain open until Thursday, Feb. 18.
The city of Taylor will hold a general election for city and school officials on Saturday, May 7. Early voting opens April 25-29 and again May 2-3.
For more information about the school board election or to get an application, contact the administration office at 512-365-1391.
Residents may contact or visit the city clerk’s office for a candidate packet, or visit http://www.taylortx. gov/251/city-elections.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
JAN. 1 – First day to apply for ballot by mail
JAN. 19 – First day to file for a place on the ballot
FEB. 18 – Last day to file for a place on the ballot
APRIL 7 – Last day to register to vote
APRIL 26 – Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
APRIL 25-29 – Early voting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at early vote location (Taylor City Hall)
MAY 2-3 – Early Voting 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at early vote location (Taylor City Hall)
MAY 7 – Election Day at vote center locations and last day to receive ballot by mail.
