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RUN-OFF ELECTION
CITY COUNCIL PLACE 2 UNEXPIRED TERM
David Lands
Robina Spruill
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
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First Steps - A Candidates Guide - View Here
Notice of Election - View Here
Get to know the Candidates
View the Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber Forum Videos
Candidate Positions up for Election:
- Mayor
- City Council Place #3
- City Council Place #5
- Packet 2 - Information and forms needed after submitting an Application to File
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.)
- Packet 1 - Information and forms to file for a place on the May 6, 2023 Ballot
- Packet 2- Information and forms needed after submitting Application to File
Who Has Filed
May 6, 2023, Special Election Candidates
NOTICE OF CITY OF MANVEL (INITIATIVE SPECIAL ELECTION)
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
City | Location and Address |
Alvin | Alvin Library, 105 S Gordon, Alvin |
Alvin | Hillcrest Village Municipal Building, 200 W Timberlane, Alvin |
Angleton | East Annex (Old Walmart), 1524 E Mulberry, Angleton |
Bonney | Bonney Annex Building, 19025 FM 521, Bonney |
Brazoria | Brazoria Library, 620 S Brooks, Brazoria |
Brookside Village | Brookside Village Community Center, 6243 Brookside Rd, Brookside Village |
Clute | Clute Event Center, 100 Parkview Dr, Clute |
Danbury | Danbury Community Center, 6115 5th St, Danbury |
Freeport | Freeport Library, 410 Brazosport Blvd, Freeport |
Jones Creek | Jones Creek Comm House, 7207 Stephen F Austin Rd, Jones Creek |
Lake Jackson | Lake Jackson Library, 250 Circle Way, Lake Jackson |
Manvel | North Annex, 7313 Corporate Dr, Manvel |
Oyster Creek | Oyster Creek City Hall, 3210 FM 523, Oyster Creek |
Pearland | Drainage District No. 4 Building, 4813 W Broadway, Pearland |
Pearland | Pearland Recreation Center, 4141 Bailey Rd, Pearland |
Pearland | Silverlake Recreation Center, 2715 Southwyck Pkwy, Pearland |
Pearland | Tom Reid Library, 3522 Liberty Dr, Pearland |
Pearland | West Pearland Community Center, 2150 Countryplace Pkwy, Pearland |
Pearland | West Pearland Library, 11801 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland |
Richwood | Richwood City Hall, 1800 N Brazosport Blvd, Richwood |
Surfside Beach | Surfside Beach City Hall, 1304 Monument Dr, Surfside Beach |
Sweeny | Sweeny Community Center, 205 W Ashley Wilson Rd, Sweeny |
West Columbia | Precinct 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
- Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the Ballot
- House Bill 305 Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions
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 Action | Date of Deadline |
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Deadline to post candidate requirements | Friday, 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 Mail | Wednesday, 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 Measure | Friday, 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 Vote | Thursday, April 6, 2023 |
First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, 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 Appearance | Tuesday, May 2, 2023 |
Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Saturday, 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
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Tammy Bell
City Secretary
EmailAlyssa Deaton
Assistant City Secretary
EmailPhysical Address
20031 Highway 6
Manvel, TX 77578
DirectionsMailing Address
P.O. Box 187
Manvel, TX 77578
City Hall: 281-489-0630
Fax: 281-668-5061
DirectoryHours
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 | 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.
Voting in Texas
Secretary of State John B. Scott has a state-wide campaign to make sure that Texans know what voting resources are available.
- The Vote Texas webpage is the official voting resource of Texas.
Required Identification
FAQ's
Election Identifications Certificate (EIC) Now Required for Texas Voters
The Texas Election Code 631(b) requires a photo ID in order to vote in Texas. The Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 521A and 37 Texas Administration Code, Sections 15.181-185, authorizes DPS to issue Election Identification Certificates. Please click on the links below for additional information and the application form.
Election Identification Certificate (EIC) Now Required for Texas Voters
Application for Texas Election Certificate (DL-14C)
Are You Registered to Vote?
Contact Us
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Tammy Bell
City Secretary
EmailAlyssa Deaton
Assistant City Secretary
EmailPhysical Address
20031 Highway 6
Manvel, TX 77578
DirectionsMailing Address
P.O. Box 187
Manvel, TX 77578
City Hall: 281-489-0630
Fax: 281-668-5061
DirectoryHours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 7:30 am - 11:30 am