Farmersville was scheduled to hold its general election Saturday, May 2, 2026, to fill two City Council seats, but both races are uncontested following the close of the filing period on Friday, Feb. 13.
Coleman Strickland filed for re-election to Seat 1, while Kristi Mondy filed to retain her seat on Place 3. Each race drew a single application, leaving no opposition on the ballot.
Coleman will serve his second term and Mondy, who was appointed to Place 3 last June, will serve her first full term.
Under the Texas Election Code, when no candidate files in opposition — including by the write-in deadline — a local governing body is not required to conduct an election. Instead, the official responsible for preparing the ballot must certify in writing that each candidate is unopposed. Once certified, the governing body is required to cancel the election and formally declare the candidates elected.
City Secretary Tabatha Monk said the uncontested status means both council members will automatically continue in office. She noted that state law provides for each to begin an additional three-year term once the certification and cancellation process is completed.
Although the races are uncontested, statutory election deadlines remain in place. The deadline to register to vote is Thursday, April 2. Early voting by personal appearance is scheduled from Monday, April 20, through Tuesday, April 28.
The final day to apply for a ballot by mail is Monday, April 20. Because the statutory deadline coincides with San Jacinto Day, applications must be received by the preceding business day. Election Day voting hours are set for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 2.
Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day if the carrier envelope is not postmarked. Ballots postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day may be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, May 4, unless different deadlines apply to military or overseas voters.
Texas law requires voters to present identification when voting in person. Acceptable photo identification includes a Texas driver license, personal identification card, handgun license or Election Identification Certificate issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, as well as certain federal identification documents. Voters who cannot reasonably obtain acceptable photo identification may present supporting documents and complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polling place.
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