Election Information
The City contracts with Dallas County and Kaufman County Election Departments to conduct joint elections along with other entities.
All elected official positions for the City are elected at-large for a two-year term without term limits. Candidate packets are available in the City Secretary's Office at City Hall.
2026 Joint General Election
- Election Date: May 2, 2026
- Dallas County Election Location:
- Seagoville City Hall 702 US-175 Frontage Rd, Seagoville, TX 75159
- Kaufman County Election Location:
- Kaufman County Library 3790 S. Houston Street Kaufman, TX 75142
- Elected Officials' Expiring Terms:
- Place 1: Rick Howard
- Place 3: Harold Magill
- Place 5: Jon Epps
2026 Candidates
| Place 1 | Place 3 | Place 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Edward G. Rasmussen | Harold Magill | Jon Epps |
| Rick Howard | Philip Pelayo | Harvey D. Johnson |
| Lisa Niedermeier |
2026 Important Election Dates
| DESCRIPTION | DAY | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| First Day to apply for a ballot by mail | Thursday | January 1, 2026 |
| First Day to file for a place on the ballot | Wednesday | January 14, 2026 |
| Deadline to file for a place on the ballot | Friday 5:00 p.m. |
February 13, 2026 |
| Last Day to register to vote | Thursday | April 2, 2026 |
| Last Day to apply for a ballot by mail | Monday | April 20, 2026 |
| First Day of Early Voting | Monday | April 20, 2026 |
| Last Day of Early Voting | Tuesday | April 28, 2026 |
| Election Day | Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
May 2, 2026 |
| Canvassing | Monday | May 11, 2026 |