The voter registration deadline for new voters planning to cast a ballot in May city and school elections is Thursday, April 2. This is also the deadline for voters to register a change of address for the May election date.
Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before election day.
The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD will hold a joint election on May 2 to fill seats on the Whitney City Council and Whitney ISD Board of Trustees.
Eight candidates are seeking three seats on the Whitney City Council, including incumbents Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson, Jason Sneed, Natalie Brennan, Rigo Farias, Teresa Wyatt, Ken Scales and Frank J. Baker III.
Three candidates will seek two full three-year school board seats. They include incumbents Nicole Corson and AJ Marino, along with Connie Terry. Incumbent Brent Marbut was the only candidate to seek a one-year unexpired term on the board.
To confirm voter registration status, Texans can visit the Texas Secretary of State’s “Am I Registered?” portal, which allows them to look up their voter registration record in the statewide voter registration database.
Those who have recently changed their name or moved can also update their voter registration online through Texas.gov.
To register to vote, return an application to the county elections office by the deadline. Applications are available at the elections office or can be filled out and printed at votetexas.gov.
For additional information or questions about registering, contact the Hill County Elections Administration Office at 254-582-4072 or visit the office at the Hill County Covington Street Annex, located at 126 South Covington Street in Hillsboro.
The Bosque County Elections Administration Office can be reached at 254-435-6650 or 104 West Morgan Street in Meridian.
Hill County voters should also keep in mind that the county offers instant election-related information through TextMyGov. Text “Hi” to 254-266-6442 to quickly connect with information about voting and elections.
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