May 7, 2022 City of Manvel General Election Information
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May 7, 2022 Order of Election
Filing for a place on the ballot is set by state statute and will run from January 19, 2022 to February 18, 2022 (5:00 p.m.). Find additional election-related dates and information at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml#2022 (posted in accordance with TX. Legis. H.B. 305, effective September 1, 2019).
City of Manvel 2022 Candidate Filings
City Council Place 4
*Harry Opliger *Ed Perry
City Council Place 6
*Jerome Hudson
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First Steps - A Candidate Guide - View Here
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.
Candidate Packets;
Filing CANDIDATE PACKET #1 - Includes application to file for a place on the May 7th, Ballot
CANDIDATE PACKET #2 - Includes all forms and instructions needed after a candidate has filed
House Bill 305 Internet Posting Requirements - Secretary of State form AW1-15
May 7, 2022 Special Election - Charter Amendment;
Elección especial del 7 de mayo de 2022 - Enmienda a la Carta;
Proposed Amendment to the City of Manvel City Charter (Relating to compensation of the Mayor and Councilmembers)
Enmienda propuesta a la Carta Constitutiva de la Ciudad de Manvel (Relativa a la compensación del Alcalde y los Concejales)
PROPOSITION NO. ONE
PROPUESTA NÚM. UNO
(Relating to the compensation of the Mayor and Councilmembers)
(Relativo a la retribución del Alcalde y Concejales)
SHALL THE CITY CHARTER BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FOR THEIR SERVICE IN MONTHLY AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $400.00 (COUNCILMEMBER), $500.00 (MAYOR PRO TEM), AND $600.00 (MAYOR)?
¿SE DEBERÍA MODIFICAR LA CARTA DE LA CIUDAD PARA ESTABLECER LA COMPENSACIÓN DEL ALCALDE Y LOS CONSEJEROS POR SU SERVICIO EN CANTIDADES MENSUALES QUE NO EXCEDAN $ 400.00 (MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO), $ 500.00 (ALCALDE PRO TEM) Y $ 600.00 (ALCALDE)?
VOTE YES (Vota Si) ___________
VOTE NO (Vota No) ___________
Election Schedule - Important Dates
| Required Action | Date of Deadline |
|---|
Saturday, May 7, 2022 - Uniform Election Date
| Deadline to post candidate requirements | Friday, May 7, 2021 |
| Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline | Monday, December 20, 2021 for local political subdivisions |
| First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | Wednesday, January 1, 2022*
*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 19, 2022 |
| Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure | Friday, February 18, 2022 |
| Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot | Friday, February 18, 2022 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 22, 2022 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Thursday, April 7, 2022 |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, April 25, 2022 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Tuesday, April 26, 2022 |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Tuesday, May 3, 2022 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Saturday, May 7, 2022 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 9, 2022 (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) |
