Elections
The City election, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilmembers for Places 1 – 6, is held in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The next election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Resolution No. 38-2023 - Ordering Special Tax Election - English
Resolution No. 38-2023 - Ordering Special Tax Election - Spanish
Resolution No. 38-2023 - Ordering Special Tax Election - Vietnamese
Resolution No. 39-2023 - Ordering General Election - English
Resolution No. 39-2023 - Ordering General Election - Spanish
Resolution No. 39-2023 - Ordering General Election - Vietnamese
2023 City Council Candidates (in ballot order)
Mayor
1. Daniel Aleman, Jr.
City Council, Place 1
1. Jeff Casper
City Council, Place 2
1. Kenny Green
City Council, Place 3
1. Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross
2. Jennifer Vidler
City Council, Place 4
1. Tandy Boroughs
City Council, Place 5
1. B. W. Smith
2. Deb Moses
City Council, Place 6
1. Brandon Murden
2. Debbie Anderson
3. Carrie Bruce
The City contracts with Dallas County and Kaufman County Election Departments to conduct joint elections along with other entities. Participating in joint elections enables the City to reduce election expenses and is more convenient for voters who can visit one location to vote on all issues.
The Mayor is elected at-large and is voted into office by all qualified voters of the City for a two-year term. The Mayor is limited to four consecutive two-year terms.
Councilmembers elected to fill Places 1 – 6 are voted into office by qualified voters of the respective districts, which corresponds with the district of which the voter is a resident, for a two-year term and must reside in the respective district. Councilmembers may serve for four consecutive two-year terms and four consecutive two-year terms as Mayor, for a total of eight consecutive two-year terms combined, without a two-year break in service.
The current Mayor and City Council are as follows:
Mayor – Daniel Aleman, Jr.
Place 1 – Jeff Casper
Place 2 – Kenny Green
Place 3 – Jennifer Vidler
Place 4 – Tandy Boroughs
Place 5 – B. W. Smith
Place 6 – Debbie Anderson
- In order to determine which Council District you reside in, go to Council District Map and enter your address in the top right corner.
Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions
2023 COUNCIL CANDIDATE PACKET
The City of Mesquite will be conducting a General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, to elect the positions of Mayor and Councilmembers representing Places 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The City Secretary's Office has prepared a Candidate Packet to assist interested residents in running for elected office, which can be found below.
Voting Period
Monday, October 23, 2023 - Early voting by personal appearance begins.
Friday, November 3, 2023 - Early voting by personal appearance ends.
- Early Voting in Dallas County
- Monday, October 23, 2023 - Friday, October 27, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 28, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 29, 2023, Noon to 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 30, 2023 - Friday, November 3, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Early Voting in Kaufman County
- Monday, October 23, 2023 - Friday, October 27, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 28, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 29, 2023, Noon to 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 30, 2023 - Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, November 2, 2023 - Friday, November 3, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 23, 2023 - Friday, October 27, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Election Day
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - Last day to register to vote for November 7, 2023, election
- Monday, October 10, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - 30th day before election Campaign Finance Report of contributions and expenditures due (Applicable for opposed candidates not following modified reporting procedure)
- Monday, October 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - 8th day before election Campaign Finance Report of contributions and expenditures due (Applicable for opposed candidates not following modified reporting procedure)
- Monday, November 20, 2023 - Last day to canvass election returns and declare results; order runoff, if necessary; administer Oaths of Office
- Runoff Election Date, if necessary - To be determined
- Tuesday, January 16, 2024 (Due to MLK, Jr., Day Holiday), 5:00 p.m. - Semi-Annual Campaign Finance Report by Candidates and Officeholders due
CANDIDATE PACKET DOCUMENTS
* DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY SECRETARY DURING THE FILING PERIOD
- * Application for Place on Ballot
- * Petition (35 signatures required for Mayor / 25 signatures required for Places 1 - 6)
- * Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA) (Not required if the candidate currently has an active form on file with the City Secretary)
- Instruction Guide for Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA)
- * Acceptance of Nomination form
- * Release of Personal Information form
- * Code of Fair Campaign Practices (optional) (Form CFCP)
- Fair Campaign Practices Act (Texas Ethics Commission)
- First Steps for Candidates Running for a City Office (Texas Ethics Commission)
- Political Sign Regulations
- Electioneering & Sign Regulations at Polling Places
- Rules for Political and Campaign Signs along Public Highways (Texas Dept. of Transportation)
- Handbill Information
- Political Contributions
- Political Contributions Complaint Processing Fee
- Political Activities by City Employees
- Political Advertising (Texas Ethics Commission)
- Unauthorized Use of City Logo Prohibited
- Title 15 - Texas Election Code (Texas Ethics Commission)
- Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH)
- Instructions for Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH)
- Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates/Officeholders who file with Local Filing Authorities
- Personal Financial Statement (Form PFS)
- Instructions for Personal Financial Statement (Form PFS)
- FORM OF GOVERNMENT BOOKLET
Campaign Finance Reports and Personal Financial Statements
Questions regarding reporting procedures, contributions or expenditures should be directed to the Texas Ethics Commission at 1-800-325-8506 or 512-463-5800. The duties of the City Secretary are limited to accepting and filing the various applications, affidavits and statements. It is outside the City Secretary’s authority to review the reports for correctness or to advise filers regarding the contents of the reports.
Information regarding Political Contributions
Notice of Voting Order Priority
Future Elections
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - Mayor and City Councilmembers for Places 1 - 6
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - Mayor and City Councilmembers for Places 1 - 6
- Tuesday, November 2, 2027 - Mayor and City Councilmembers for Places 1 - 6