City Election

May 5, 2018 City Election
 The City of Lake Jackson's General Election is held in May of each year.  The ballot will include the Mayor and two City Council positions.

All candidates running for the office of the City of Lake Jackson must be a resident citizen of the City of Lake Jackson, a qualified voter of the State of Texas, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and have been a resident of the City of Lake Jackson for at least 12 months prior to the election.   The term of office for City Council positions is 2 years.

Upcoming Elections
The City of Lake Jackson's 2018 General Election will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018. The following positions will be on the ballot for voter consideration.     

  • Mayor
  • City Council Position 2       
  • City Council Position 4

Application for Place on the Ballot
Click here to view candidate packet information.  Click here to view the Notice of Deadline to File.  Drawing for position on the ballot will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 5:00 pm.

 Election Calendar
Click here to view important dates for the 2018 election. 

Voting Locations & Times
Early Voting will be held from April 23 - 27 from 8 AM to 5 PM, April 28 from 7 AM to 7 PM and April 30 - May 1 from 7 AM to 7 PM at the Lake Jackson Library (250 Circle Way). You may also vote at any of the other Early Voting Locations within Brazoria County. Please note that a valid photo I.D. is now required to vote in person.  

 Election Day
All voters casting their ballots on May 5 will do so at the Lake Jackson Civic Center (333 E. Hwy 332) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  You may also vote at any of the other Vote Centers within Brazoria County.  Please note that a valid photo I.D. is required to vote in person.  

 Voter Registration
The last day to register to vote in this election is April 5, 2018. Contact Brazoria County Voter Registration at 979-388-1131 for questions or concerns.