Election - May 2, 2026

A General Election will be on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for the following purpose:  (1) to elect a Mayor At-Large; and (2) to elect six District Council Members; each for a two-year term.   For complete information about the election results, please visit galvestonvotes.org.

Applications accepted for the May 2, 2026 Election:

Mayor - Marie Robb, John Paul Listowski, William Boike
District 1 - Sharon Lewis, Gerald Wilson, Tarris L. Woods
District 2 - Luke Bohlman, Jeffrey L. Taylor
District 3 - Raymond Arce, Bob Brown
District 4 - Alex Porretto, Floyd William Holder IV
District 5 - Michael Niebuhr, Beau Rawlins, Charlie Worthen
District 6 - Daryl Williams, Shane McKinney, Jason Hardcastle, Scott Hickman, George R. Guajardo

Election Dates

January 14 - First day to file an application for a place on the general election ballot
January 15 - Last day for timely filing of semi-annual report of contributions and expenditures
February 13 - Last day to file an application for a place on the general election ballot
February 17 - Drawing for Place on the Ballot at 10 AM(City Hall, 823 Rosenberg, Council Chambers)
April 2 - Last day for filing first report of campaign contributions and expenditures (30-day prior)
April 20 - First day for early voting by personal appearance
April 24 - Last day for filing second report of campaign contributions and expenditures (8-day prior)
April 28 - Last day for early voting by personal appearance
May 2 - Election Day

Important Information

• Internet Posting Requirement for Political Subdivisions
• Photo ID required for Voting in Texas 
• Mayor and Council Qualifications - City of Galveston Charter, Article II
• Galveston County Election Information
• Current Mayor and City Council Members