Election Information

RUN-OFF ELECTION 

CITY COUNCIL PLACE 2 UNEXPIRED TERM 

David Lands 

Robina Spruill 

NOTICE OF RUN-OFF ELECTION 

SAMPLE BALLOT 

Voting Location  - North Annex, 7313 Corporate Drive (Brazoria County Annex Building)

Early Voting Hours: 

May 30, 2023-June 2, 2023 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

June 3, 2023 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

June 5-June 6, 2023 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Election Day June 10, 2023, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.


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May 6, 2023, City of Manvel General Election Information

Canvass for May 6, 2023, Election Results - 5/15/2023 Meeting Agenda  

Early Voting Turnout 

List of Voters

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First Steps -  A Candidates GuideView Here

Notice of Election - View Here 

Get to know the Candidates 

View the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber Forum Videos 

Video 1          Video 2        Video 3

Candidate Positions up for Election:

Who Has Filed 

May 6, 2023, General Election Candidate

May 6, 2023, City of Manvel Special Election
Unexpired Term Place 2 

Candidate Position up for Election:

  • City Council Place #2 (unexpired term - 1 year)

Candidate Packet - Filing Time Period February 7, 2023 - March 7, 2023 (5:00 p.m.)

Who Has Filed 

May 6, 2023, Special Election Candidates

NOTICE OF CITY OF MANVEL (INITIATIVE SPECIAL ELECTION)

Click here to view Ordinance 

PROPOSITION NO. ONE (ORDINANCE NO.1)

(Relating to exemption of certain developers (those intending to build a single-family residence for themselves) from several codified provisions of Chapter 62 of the City Code and providing a max fee of $10.00 for certain related fees) 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANVEL. TEXAS, CHAPTER 62, BY ADDING A SECTION EXEMPTING CERTAIN DEVELOPERS (THOSE INTENDING TO BUILD A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR THEMSELVES) FROM SEVERAL CODIFIED PROVISIONS THEREIN AND PROVIDING A MAXIMUM FEE OF $10.00 FOR CERTAIN RELATED FEES.

PROPOSITION NO. TWO (ORDINANCE NO.2)

(Relating to exemption of Certain Manvel Residents (those intending to build and occupy a single-family residence for themselves) from several codified provisions of Chapter 62 of the City Code and providing a max fee of $0.00 for certain related fees) 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MANVEL. TEXAS, CHAPTER 62, BY ADDING A SECTION EXEMPTING CERTAIN MANVEL RESIDENTS (THOSE INTENDING TO BUILD AND OCCUPY A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR THEMSELVES) FROM SEVERAL CODIFIED PROVISIONS THEREIN AND PROVIDING A MAXIMUM FEE OF $0.00 FOR CERTAIN RELATED FEES.

Sample ballots for all political subdivisions - Click here to view                                                     (printed copies must be done on yellow paper)

Voting Schedule:

Early Voting

  • April 24-28, 2023 – Early Voting – 8AM-5PM at Vote Center Locations
  • April 29, 2023 - Early Voting - 7AM-7PM at Vote Center Locations
  • May 1 & 2, 2023 – Early Voting – 7AM-7PM at Vote Center Locations

Election Day

May 6, 2023 - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Vote Center Locations

Voting Location:

Early Voting

 Angleton (Main) ...........................East Annex, 1524 E Mulberry
 Alvin .............................................Alvin Library, 105 S Gordon
 Brazoria ........................................Brazoria Library, 620 S Brooks
 Freeport ....................................... Freeport Library, 410 Brazosport Blvd
 Lake Jackson ................................Lake Jackson Library, 250 Circle Way
Manvel .........................................North Annex, 7313 Corporate Dr
 Pearland East ...............................Tom Reid Library, 3522 Liberty Dr
 Pearland West ..............................Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Pkwy
 Shadow Creek ..............................West Pearland Library, 11801 Shadowcreek Pkwy
 Sweeny .........................................Sweeny Community Center, 205 W Ashley Wilson Rd
 West Columbia .............................Precinct 4, 121 N 10th St, Building 2

Election Day Vote Centers - 2023-0506 Joint Local

CityLocation and Address
AlvinAlvin Library, 105 S Gordon, Alvin
AlvinHillcrest Village Municipal Building, 200 W Timberlane, Alvin
AngletonEast Annex (Old Walmart), 1524 E Mulberry, Angleton
BonneyBonney Annex Building, 19025 FM 521, Bonney
BrazoriaBrazoria Library, 620 S Brooks, Brazoria
Brookside VillageBrookside Village Community Center, 6243 Brookside Rd, Brookside Village
CluteClute Event Center, 100 Parkview Dr, Clute
DanburyDanbury Community Center, 6115 5th St, Danbury
FreeportFreeport Library, 410 Brazosport Blvd, Freeport
Jones CreekJones Creek Comm House, 7207 Stephen F Austin Rd, Jones Creek
Lake JacksonLake Jackson Library, 250 Circle Way, Lake Jackson
ManvelNorth Annex, 7313 Corporate Dr, Manvel
Oyster CreekOyster Creek City Hall, 3210 FM 523, Oyster Creek
PearlandDrainage District No. 4 Building, 4813 W Broadway, Pearland
PearlandPearland Recreation Center, 4141 Bailey Rd, Pearland
PearlandSilverlake Recreation  Center, 2715 Southwyck Pkwy, Pearland
PearlandTom Reid Library, 3522 Liberty Dr, Pearland
PearlandWest Pearland Community Center, 2150 Countryplace Pkwy, Pearland
PearlandWest Pearland Library, 11801 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland
RichwoodRichwood City Hall, 1800 N Brazosport Blvd, Richwood
Surfside BeachSurfside Beach City Hall, 1304 Monument Dr, Surfside Beach
SweenySweeny Community Center, 205 W Ashley Wilson Rd, Sweeny
West ColumbiaPrecinct 4 Building #2, 121 N 10th St, West Columbia

Find additional election-related dates and information on the Texas Secretary of State website (posted in accordance with TX. Legis. H.B. 305, effective September 1, 2019).

Filing requirements are per state statute, available on the Texas Secretary of State website, and those of the City of Manvel Charter, Article VI, (Charter Qualifications - Candidates. Each person who becomes a candidate for mayor or councilmember shall meet the following qualifications:
 (1)Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the first day of the term to be filled at the election;
 (2)Be a citizen of the United States;
 (3)Be a qualified voter of the city;
 (4)At the time of the election, and for at least twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the election, shall reside within the corporate limits of the city;
 (5)No candidate may file for more than one (1) office or place number per election;
 (6)Must not have been convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude. 

Election Notices

Important 2023 Election Dates:       

  • December 19, 2022 - Deadline to post notice of candidate filing deadline
  • January 1, 2023 – First day to apply for a ballot by mail
  • January 18, 2023 – First day to file for a place on the General Election ballot
  • February 17, 2023 – Last day to file for a place on the General Election ballot and Last day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure
  • April 6, 2023 – Last Day to register to vote
  • April 26, 2023 – Last Day to apply for ballot by mail (Received, not postmarked)
  • April 24-28, 2023 – Early Voting – 8AM-5PM at Vote Center Locations
  • April 29, 2023 - Early Voting - 7AM-7PM at Vote Center Locations
  • May 1 & 2, 2023 – Early Voting – 7AM-7PM at Vote Center Locations
  • May 6, 2023 Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail (by 7:00 p.m. if envelope NOT postmarked); May 8, 2023   Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail (by 5:00 p.m. if envelope IS postmarked)
  • May 6, 2023 – Election Day at Vote Center Locations


Election Schedule - Important Dates

Required ActionDate of Deadline
Saturday, May 6, 2023 - Uniform Election Date
Deadline to post candidate requirementsFriday, May 6, 2022
Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline Monday, December 19, 2022 for local political subdivisions 
First Day to Apply for Ballot by MailWednesday, January 1, 2023*

*First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday.  An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2022 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.
First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a MeasureFriday, February 17, 2023
Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
See note below relating to four-year terms3
Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Last Day to Register to VoteThursday, April 6, 2023
First Day of Early Voting by Personal AppearanceMonday, April 24, 2023  
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Last Day of Early Voting by Personal AppearanceTuesday, May 2, 2023
Last day to Receive Ballot by MailSaturday, May 6, 2023 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 8, 2023 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)

Contact Us

  1. Photo of the waist up of Tammy Bell.

    Tammy Bell

    City Secretary
    Email

    Alyssa Deaton

    Assistant City Secretary
    Email

    Physical Address
    20031 Highway 6
    Manvel, TX 77578
    Directions

    Mailing Address
    P.O. Box 187
    Manvel, TX 77578
    City Hall: 281-489-0630
    Fax: 281-668-5061
    Directory

    Hours
    Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Friday, 7:30 am - 11:30 am

2024 GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION 


The 2024 General Election will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024.  The following are up for election in the 2024 General Election for a three-year term:

  • Councilmember Place No. 1 (Office currently held by Larry Akery) 
  • Councilmember Place No. 2 (Office currently held by Lorraine Hehn)

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

 COMING SOON

2024 IMPORTANT DATES

First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail

    Monday, January 1, 2024

First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot

    Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure

    Friday, February 16, 2024

Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot

    Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Last Day to Register to Vote

    Thursday, April 4, 2024

First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

    Monday, April 22, 2024

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
 (Received,not Postmarked)

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

    Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail

    Saturday, May 4, 2024 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m.





Find additional election-related dates and information at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml


Elimination of Straight-Party Voting - Effective 9/1/2020 - View Here



Elections Administrator
The City Secretary serves as the Elections Administrator for the City of Manvel.  The duties of the City Secretary are limited to:

  • Accepting and filing the various applications, affidavits and statements.
  • Noting the date and time of filing thereon.  

The City Secretary is not expected to judge or comment upon the timeliness or sufficiency of reports filed. The City of Manvel cannot provide advice on matters of election or campaign finance law.
 






 
 

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