City Elections

2026 Election Information

Mayor and City Council are elected for two three-year terms. The election for the City of Freeport is held every three years on the first Saturday in May. All agendas and minutes are publicly posted online. The next municipal election will be held on May 2, 2026.

May 2, 2026 General Election

The next City of Freeport General Election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for Council Member Ward A and Council Member Ward C.

Election Results

Election Notices

City of Freeport Official Results.pdf

2026 Candidate Filings (In Ballot Order)

Ward A

Melanie Oldham
Larry McDonald

Ward C

Nicole Mireles
Damond Peoples

Candidate Information

Election Packet - May 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a registered voter.
Must be a resident of the City of Freeport for at least 12 consecutive months prior to filing.
Must reside in the ward (if applicable) for at least 6 consecutive months prior to applying.

May 2, 2026 Special Election

The next City of Freeport Special Election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Special Election Notices

City of Freeport Official Results.pdf

Important Dates

Date	Action
Dec 15, 2025	Deadline to Post Candidate Filing Notice
Jan 1, 2026	First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
Jan 13, 2026	Last Day to Register (Candidates)
Jan 14, 2026	First Day to File
Feb 13, 2026	Last Day to Order Election
Feb 13, 2026 (5 PM)	Filing Deadline
Feb 17, 2026	Write-in Deadline
Apr 2, 2026	Last Day to Register to Vote
Apr 20, 2026	Early Voting Begins
Apr 20, 2026	Mail Ballot Deadline
Apr 28, 2026	Early Voting Ends
May 2, 2026	Election Day

HELPFUL LINKS

Texas Secretary of State

Texas Ethics Commission

Brazoria County Clerk's - Elections Division

Campaign Reports and Previous Elections

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS
Reporting requirements and other regulations are set out in Title 15 of the Texas Election Code (Ch. 251-259) and in the rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission. Officeholders as well as candidates are subject to regulation under Title 15.Officeholders as well as Candidates are required by state law to file campaign finance reports (Form C/OH) with the City Secretary's Office. Reporting requirements end when a candidate has filed a final report with the City Secretary.

Nicole Mireles Final Report- May 2, 2026.pdf
Melanie Oldham 8th Day Before Election Report-May 2, 2026.pdf
Larry McDonald Final Report- May 2, 2026.pdf

2025 Election Information

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November 4, 2025 Special Election

The City of Freeport Special Election will be held on November 4, 2025, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Freeport a proposition providing for or against the adoption of the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service.

Election Results

Election Notices

2024 Election Information

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May 4, 2024 General Election

The 2024 General Election was held Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Mayor	(Office currently held by Brooks Bass)
Councilmember Ward B	(Office currently held by Jerry Cain)
Councilmember Ward D	(Office currently held by Winston Rossow)

Candidate Packet

Candidate Information (In Ballot Order)

Mayor:

Councilmember Ward B:

Councilmember Ward D:

Important Dates

Event	Date
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 Texas Secretary of State .

May 4, 2024 Charter Election

The Charter Election was also held on May 4, 2024.

Ordinance No. 2024-2718: Calling the Charter Election

Charter Review Commission Final Recommendations

Notice of Charter Amendment Election (Spanish)

Notice of Charter Amendment Election (English)

2023 Election Information

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February 25, 2023 Special Election for Ward D

The following candidates filed for office in the February 25, 2023 Special Election for Ward D, in ballot order.

Special Election Dates and Notices

Event	Date	Notices / Information
Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline	Wednesday, November 9, 2022	Election Order Notice of Special Election for Council Person Ward D Aviso de Elección Especial Para Concejal Para El Distrito D Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail	Tuesday, December 27, 2022
First Day to File for Place on Special Election Ballot	Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Last Day to File for Place on Special Election Ballot	Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance	Wednesday, February 8, 2023	Notice of Early Voting at Branch Polling Places
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail	Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance	Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail	Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., or Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. if postmarked by Election Day

April 1, 2023 Runoff Election for Ward D

The Ward D Special Election proceeded to a runoff held on April 1, 2023.

Ordinance No. 2023-2691 - Canvassing the Election Returns of the Special Election Held on February 25, 2023

Notice of Special Runoff Election for Council Person for Ward D

Aviso de Elección Especial de Segunda Vuelta Para Persona del Concejo del Distrito D

Sample Ballots April 1, 2023: PCT 7 and PCT 8

May 6, 2023 General Election

The following candidates filed for office in the May 6, 2023 General Election, in ballot order.

Ward A

Ward C

Sample Ballots

General Election Dates and Notices

Event	Date	Notices / Information
Deadline to Post Candidate Requirements	Friday, May 6, 2022	Form 1-15 (PDF) Notice of Annual General Election of Officers Aviso de Elección General Anual de la Mesa
Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline	Monday, December 19, 2022	Notice of Deadline to File an Application for a Place on the Ballot
First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail	Sunday, January 1, 2023
First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot	Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot	Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.	Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure	Friday, February 17, 2023
Last Day to Register to Vote	Thursday, April 6, 2023
First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance	Monday, April 24, 2023	Notice of Early Voting at Branch Polling Places
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail	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 at 7:00 p.m., or Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. if postmarked by Election Day

City Elections

2026 Election Information

May 2, 2026 General Election

Election Notices

2026 Candidate Filings (In Ballot Order)

Candidate Information

Eligibility Requirements

May 2, 2026 Special Election

Special Election Notices

Important Dates

Campaign Reports and Previous Elections

2025 Election Information

Election Results

Election Notices

2024 Election Information

Candidate Information (In Ballot Order)

Important Dates

Voting Locations

Election Notices

Helpful Links

2023 Election Information

Special Election Dates and Notices

Ward A

Ward C

General Election Dates and Notices