DeSoto City Council orders special runoff election for Place 3 and Place 5

The DeSoto City Council held a special meeting on May 19, 2025, to discuss an ordinance regarding a special runoff election scheduled for June 7, 2025. The purpose of this election is to fill the vacant city council positions for Place 3 and Place 5.

The council reviewed the results from the general election held on May 3, 2025, where no candidate secured a majority of votes for these positions. For Place 3, the leading candidates are Everett Jackson, who received 1,908 votes (34.12%), and Ken Waters with 1,656 votes (29.61%). In the race for Place 5, Deborah North garnered 1,867 votes (33.21%), while Will E. Adams Jr. received 1,436 votes (25.55%).

According to the city charter, when no candidate achieves a majority, a runoff election must be called for the top candidates. The council confirmed that this runoff election will proceed as mandated, with the ordinance detailing provisions for early voting, polling place establishment, and contracts for election services.

City staff recommended the approval of the ordinance to facilitate the runoff election, emphasizing the benefits of collaborating with the Dallas County Elections Department for convenience and cost savings. The council is expected to finalize the ordinance to ensure the election process is conducted smoothly and efficiently.