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Clear Lake Shores council approves Galveston County election contract, sets May 2, 2026 filing window

City Council of the City of Clear Lake Shores · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The council approved the May 2026 General Election contract with Galveston County and announced the May 2, 2026 election; candidate filings will be accepted Jan. 14–Feb. 13, 2026. Motion passed unanimously Jan. 6.

The Clear Lake Shores City Council on Jan. 6 approved a contract with Galveston County to administer the May 2026 General Election. Mayor Pro-Tem Amanda Fenwick moved to approve the contract; Councilman Jeff Terrell seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Chronister told the council the upcoming election is scheduled for May 2, 2026, and that applications for the council positions with expiring terms will be accepted from Jan. 14 through Feb. 13, 2026. The council did not amend filing deadlines or election procedures during the meeting; the county contract will govern election administration.

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