Election Information
May 4, 2024 General Election
The first day to file an Application for Place on Ballot, for the Position of Mayor, Council Position 4, and Council Position 5 in the May 4, 2024 General Election will be January 17, 2024; the last day to file an Application for Place on Ballot will be February 16, 2024. Candidate applications may be submitted via email to City Secretary Christian Gable, at cgable@cityofmagnolia.com. The last day to file as a write-in candidate will be February 20, 2024.
Notices / Avisos:
1. Internet Posting Requirements
2. Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on Ballot
May 4, 2024 General Election
The City of Magnolia will hold a General Election on May 4, 2024 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two (2) Council Members to Position 4 and Position 5 for a two-year term expiring May 2026.
CANDIDATE PACKET FOR MAY 2024 ELECTION
CURRENT APPLICANTS (in random order):
Todd Kana - For Mayor
Matthew "Doc" Dantzer - For Mayor
Brandon Jacobs - For Council Position 4
Jack L Huitt Jr. - For Council Position 5
Election Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 7:00 am. to 7:00 pm.
General Election for Officers
Mayor
Council Position 4
Council Position 5
Main Election Day Voting Sites
Magnolia Community Center, 422 Melton Street, Magnolia, Texas 77354
West Mo. Co. Comm. Dev. Center, 31355 Friendship Dr. (Green Room), Magnolia, TX 77355
Magnolia High School, 14350 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354
Magnolia West High School, 42202 FM 1774, Magnolia, TX 77355
Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354
Early Voting
April 22-27, 2024 Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 29-30, 2024 Monday - Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Branch Early Voting Sites
- Central Library (Main Early Voting Place), 104 1-45 North (Large Meeting Room), Conroe, TX 77301
- West Montgomery County Community Dev. Center, 31355 Friendship Dr. (Green Room), Magnolia, TX 77355
- Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488 (LGI 1), Magnolia, TX 77354
- South County Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Dr. (Dining Room), The Woodlands, TX 77380
- Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center, 1300 Riley Fuzzel Road (Lecture Hall), Spring, TX 77386
- North Montgomery County Community Center, 600 Gerald Street (Meador Room), Willis, TX 77378
- East Montgomery County Fair Association, 21675A McCleskey Road (Main Room), New Caney, TX 77357
- Lone Star Community Center, 2500 Lone Star Parkway (Cissy Boulware Room), Montgomery, TX 77356
- Election Central (Special Forms of Early Voting and Ballot by Mail only - Formas Especiales de Votacion Adelantad, y Boleta por Correo solamente), 9159 Airport Road (Lobby), Conroe, TX 77303
Applications for Ballot by Mail may be obtained by calling (936) 539-7843.
Applications for ballots by mail must be received by the Early Voting Clerk NO later than the close of business day on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
- Suzie Harvey, Elections Administrator, P.O. Box 2646, Conroe, TX 77305-2646
- Contact Information: Email: Suzie Harvey Fax: (936) 788-8340 Website: Montgomery County Elections
CANDIDATES TO BE LISTED ON THE BALLOT
The filing period is January 17, 2024 through February 16, 2024 by 5 PM. As soon as practicable after applications are received, the candidate's name will be listed below. Once the drawing for places on the ballot has occurred, the candidate's names will be listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot. Candidate applications may be submitted via email, at cgable@cityofmagnolia.com .
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May 6, 2023 General Election and Joint Election
Cert of Unopposed Candidates approved at City Council meeting 3/14/2023.
CANDIDATES TO BE LISTED ON THE BALLOT
The filing period is January 18, 2023 through February 17, 2023 by 5 PM. As soon as practicable after applications are received, the candidate's name will be listed below. Once the drawing for places on the ballot has occurred, the candidate's names will be listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot. Candidate applications may be submitted via email, at ddoering@cityofmagnolia.com .
CANDIDATES
Councilmember:
1. Daniel Miller, Position 1
2. Matthew Dantzer, Position 2
3. Richard Carby, Position 3
Notices / Avisos:
- Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the May 7, 2022 Ballot
- Early Voting Sites and Hours
- Advisory 2021-09-2021 - Legislative Summary - 87th Regular Session
- Campaign Signs
- First Steps For Candidates Running For Office Guide
2023 Candidate Packet / Paquete del Candidato
- Complete Candidate Packet
- The City of Magnolia holds General Elections for officers on the first Saturday in May each year. During even numbered years, such as 2022 the election is held to elect for the Mayor and City Council Places 4 and 5. During odd numbered years, such as 2023 the election is held to elect the City Council Places 1, 2 and 3. If the Mayor and Council seats are unopposed (having only one person signed up in each spot) the election can be canceled in accordance with section 2.051 of the Texas Election Code.
May 7, 2022 - Mayor, Positions 4 and 5
May 6, 2023 - Positions 1, 2 and 3
2024 - Mayor, Positions 4 and 5
2025 - Positions 1, 2 and 3
2026 - Mayor, Positions 4 and 5
2027 - Positions 1, 2 and 3
The Montgomery County Election Results Archives (Precincts 18, 29, 30, 91 and 97) contains reports and results for all elections held in the City of Magnolia.
Qualifications for Candidacy/Holding Office
Each member of the City Council, including the Mayor shall meet the following qualifications:
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be a qualified, registered voter of the City of Magnolia;
- Mayor: Must be a resident of Texas for twelve (12) months and the City of Magnolia for at least twelve (12) months prior to the date of filing. Council: Must be a resident of Texas for twelve (12) months and the City of Magnolia for at least six (6) months prior to the date of filing.
- Must continue residency in the City during the term of office;
- Not hold more than one elective office;
- Must not hold an appointed office of the City excluding boards, committees and commissions;
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of the term to be filled by election;
- Must not have been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment in court; and
- Must not have been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities or had Civil rights restored by other official action.