May 2, 2026 General & Special Election
Early voting is Monday, April 20, through Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 8am - 5pm
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8am - 7pm
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 8am - 5pm
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 8am - 7pm
Friday, April 24, 2026, 8am - 5pm
Monday, April 27, 2026, 8am - 7pm
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 8am - 5pm
To be eligible to vote in the May 2, 2026, election, voter registration applications must be postmarked by April 2, 2026.
Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026.
For more information, contact the City Secretary at citysecretary [at] seadrifttx.org (citysecretary[at]seadrifttx[dot]org.)
County Election Office
Calhoun County Elections Office
361‑553‑4440
Calhoun County Elections
Campaign Filing Schedule
Strictly follow all financial reporting laws. Reports are public and open for review (Demystifying the Election Code, 2024).
Keep copies of all reports and documents. Meet all deadlines. Confirm report accuracy and completeness before submitting. Check with the City Secretary to verify delivery, if necessary.
Standard Election Cycle
- 30th Day Before Election: Campaign finance report due
- 8th Day Before Election: Campaign finance report due
Runoff Election
- 8th Day Before Runoff Election: Campaign finance report due
Final Report
- After the election, submit the Final Report at any time. This is your last report unless more filings are needed. Additional reports are necessary if loans remain, contributions or expenditures continue, or the campaign remains active. If you resume activity after filing the Final Report, file new reports as required by law. Once obligations are met and no funds are raised or spent, file the Final Report to complete your requirements.
- If you do not file a Final Report, continue submitting Semi-Annual Reports as required until your campaign concludes (Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File With Local Filing Authorities, 2026).
Semi‑Annual Reporting Deadlines
- January 15
- July 15
Questions & Assistance
For questions about reporting procedures, campaign contributions, or expenditures, refer to the Texas Ethics Commission:
The City Secretary accepts and files documents but does not check reports for accuracy or offer legal advice. For legal questions, contact the Texas Ethics Commission or your attorney.
Election Calendar Information
May 2, 2026 Election Law Calendar
The uniform election date in May of even-numbered years is used by many local political subdivisions, including cities, school districts, and water districts, for general and special elections (Texas Election Code Section 41.001 – Uniform Election Dates, 2024). The Election Law Calendar is designed to meet the needs of these entities.
Under Section 2.025 of the Texas Election Code, the Secretary of State has designated Saturday, June 13, 2026, as the runoff election date for any runoff resulting from the May 2, 2026, Uniform Election Date (May 2, 2026 Election Law Calendar, 2026).
If you have questions regarding the applicability of this calendar to a specific election, please contact the Texas Secretary of State Elections Division at 1‑800‑252‑VOTE (8683).
Helpful Election Links
References
(2023). Guide to a Local Filing Authority’s Duties Under the Campaign Finance Law. Texas Ethics Commission. https://ethics.state.tx.us/resources/guides/LOCAL_duty_guide.php
(2024). Demystifying the Election Code. Texas Secretary of State. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/demystifying-the-election-c…
(2026). Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File With Local Filing Authorities. Texas Ethics Commission. https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/resources/guides/coh_local_guide.pdf
(2024). Texas Election Code Section 41.001 – Uniform Election Dates. Texas Election Code Section 41.001. https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._election_code_section_41.001
(2026). May 2, 2026 Election Law Calendar. Texas Secretary of State. https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/laws/advisory2026-02-may-election…