Welcome to the City of Hitchcock!

Whether you have moved from a neighboring city or another state, you must be a registered voter in order to vote in the City of Hitchcock.  To Register to Vote visit http://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/to/Pages/VoterRegistrationInformation.aspx.

Mail-in ballots can be obtained by calling (409) 770-5108 or at https://www.galvestonvotes.org/

NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT

APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

Positions open for the May 2024 Election:

Councilmember District 3
Councilmember District 4

ELECTION - CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL

Must be a United States citizen.
Must be a registered voter on the date of election.
Have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the city for 12 months immediately preceding  the deadline for filing an application for a place on the ballot.
Must be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election.
Has not been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court.
Has not been finally convicted of a felony from which the candidate has not been pardoned or otherwise.
Must satisfy any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE MAY 4, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION 

January 17, 2024 - First day to apply for a place on the ballot
January 15, 2024 - City Offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King's Birthday
February 16, 2024 - Last day to apply for a place on the ballot
April 4, 2024 - Last Day to Register to vote
May 4, 2024 - Election Day,  Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to  7:00 p.m. 

Click Here For Early Voting Locations 2024 - TBA
Click Here For Election Day Voting Locations 2024 - TBA

Election Links

• A Guide to Becoming an Election Official
• Campaign Treasurer Guide
• Texas Secretary of State
• VoteTexas.Gov
• Texas Ethics Commission
• Political Signs
• City Ordinance on Political Signs 
• Hitchcock Voting District Maps
• HB 305 Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivision
• Notice of Voting Order Priority for Voters with Certain Disabilities

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• A Guide to Becoming a City Official
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• Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer Form (CTA)
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• Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates
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• Campaign Treasurer Instruction Guide
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• Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report- Form
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• Candidate/Officeholder Form Instruction Guide
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• Code of Fair Campaign Practices Form (CFCP)
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• District Map
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• Fair Campaign Practices Act
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• General Election Application
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• How Cities Work
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• Political Advertising
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