CITY OF JACKSBORO General Election Information


It is the honor and responsibility of the City Secretary's Office to oversee the City Council election process for the City of Jacksboro.  Elections are conducted annually on the Uniform Election Day in May (the first Saturday in May.)  However, due to Texas Election laws regarding campaign finances and legal matters, the role of the City Secretary's Office is limited to the role of accepting and filing the various candidate applications, affidavits, and statements and noting the date of filing.  Please do not hesitate to call or visit the City Secretary's Office if you need assistance.  

Internet Election Mandatory Posting 2026

For eligibility requirements for public office, please see the following link to 

the Texas Election Code, Section 141.001:  Texas Election Code, Requirements for Public Office 

or the Texas Secretary of State's Website for a Type A General Law City.

Candidate applications and forms for the May 2, 2026 General Election can be found here, or in the City Secretary's Office.  The first day to file for the May 2026 election is January 14th!

 GENERAL INFORMATION:  ELECTIONS AND VOTING

The City’s General Election is held the first Saturday in May of each year.

All City Council places are 2 year terms being elected “at large” as each represent the entire community. 

The Mayoral race is held on odd numbered years, along with Council Places 2 and 4; 

Council Places 1, 3 and 5 are held on even numbered years.

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Voters must register through the Jack County Voter Registrar prior to an election to be able to vote in any election.
Jack County Election Administrator
Lynn Casteel
Jack County Courthouse
100 N. Main, Ste. 301, Jacksboro 76458
(940) 567-2910 Phone
(940) 567-2930 FAX
http://www.jackcounty.org/pages/elections.html

 
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ELECTIONS CONTACTS

Early Voting Clerk
 (Secretaria de votación anticipada)
Jack County Election Administrator
(Empleado de votación temprana)
Lynn Casteel
Jack County Courthouse
100 N. Main, Ste. 301, Jacksboro 76458
(940) 567-2910 Phone
(940) 567-2930 FAX

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 CITY OF JACKSBORO
 (Ciudad de Jacksboro)
 City Secretary
(Secretario de la ciudad)
 Shalyn Burritt
112 W. Belknap Street, Jacksboro  76458
(940) 567-6321 Phone
(940) 567-2590 Fax

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HELPFUL LINKS:

Vote Texas website: http://www.votetexas.gov/ 

TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE Elections Division website: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml 
You may direct questions about election laws to the Secretary of State-Election Division at 1.800.252.VOTE (8683) or 512.463.5650

TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION (TEC)

For questions concerning reporting procedures campaigning, contributions, or expenditures, please contact the Texas Ethics Commission at Main Number: 512-463-5800 or TDD: 1-800-735-2989 or go online at www.ethics.state.tx.us.


Jack County Elections Administrator/Voter Registrar information: 
Lynn Casteel, Jack County Courthouse, 100 N. Main, Ste. 301, Jacksboro 76458, (940) 567-2910 Phone, (940) 567-2930 FAX;   EMAIL: elections@jackcounty.org

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