Texas Election Code Chapter 41.001 states that municipal elections in the State of Texas will be held on the first Saturday of May in an odd-numbered year. The mayor and aldermen are elected for two-year staggered terms of office.
To be eligible for the office of Mayor, a person must be a registered voter in the city and must have resided in the city limits for at least 12 months prior to the election.
To be eligible for the office of Council Member, a person must be a registered vote in the city and reside in the city limits on election day.
The City contracts with the Wise/Denton County Elections Administrator to conduct all municipal elections.
The General Municipal Election is conducted each year on the first Saturday in May. The City Secretary serves as the Chief Election Official for the City of New Fairview and is responsible for conducting all City elections according to the Election Code of the State of Texas. The City of New Fairview will hold a General Election on May 3, 2025.
The City of New Fairview Council is composed of a Mayor and five council members who are elected by majority vote from the City at large. The Mayor shall be elected at the regular municipal election to be held May 2025, and Place 2 and Place 4 shall be elected at the May 2025 general municipal election. Council members for Place 1, Place 3, and Place 5 shall be elected at the May 2026 general municipal election. The Mayor and all Council members are elected for a two-year term and are elected at large.
Upcoming Elections
May 3, 2025
Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions
Requisitos de Publicación en Internet Para Subdivisiones Políticas
| 999 Illinois Lane, New Fairview, TX 76078 | 817-638-5366 | susan@newfairview.org |
| Elected Officers of Political Subdivision
Oficiales Electos de la Subdivisión Política |
Year Elected Officer’s Term Expires
Año en que Expira el Mandato del Oficial Electo |
| John Taylor, Mayor | 2025 |
| Steven King, Councilmember (Mayor Pro Tem) | 2025 |
| Peter Kozlowski, Councilmember | 2025 |
| Harvey Lynn Burger Jr, Councilmember | 2026 |
| Sarah Adams, Councilmember | 2026 |
| Alisa Scheps, Councilmember | 2026 |
| Date of Next Officer Election
Fecha de la Próxima Elección de Oficial |
Location of Next Officer Election
Ubicación de la Próxima Elección de Oficial |
| May 3, 2025 | Wise County Elections Office
200 S Trinity St Decatur, Texas 76234 |
| Candidate Eligibility Requirements
Requisitos de Elegibilidad del Candidato |
Deadline to File Candidate Application
Fecha Límite Para Presentar la Solicitud de Candidato |
| *Be a U.S. Citizen
*Be 18 years of age or older *Be a registered voter * Not been convicted of a felony *Mayor – Reside in State 12 months, and City 12 months * Councilmember – Reside in state 12 months, and City 6 months |
February 14, 2025 |
| Notice and Record of Meeting of Political Subdivision’s Governing Body (If Applicable to Political Subdivisioin):
Aviso y Registro de Reunión del Órgano Rector de la Subdivisión Política (Si Corresponde a la Subdivisión Política): |
| City of New Fairview City Council Meetings
1st and 3rd Monday of each month Start Time: 7:00 P.M. |
Helpful Information
- Am I registered to vote?
- Voter Registration Application
- Application for a place on the ballot
- Texas Ethics Commission
- Texas Secretary of State - Dates for Candidates
- Please contact the Elections Division of the Office of the Texas Secretary of State at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) for additional information.
Important 2025 Election Dates
May 3, 2025 - Uniform Election Date Authority Conducting Elections Local Political Subdivisions and Counties Deadline to post candidate requirements5
Form 1-20Friday, May 3, 2024 Deadline to post notice of candidate filing deadline1 Monday, December 16, 2024 for local political subdivisions that have a first day to file for their candidates1 First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) Wednesday, January 1, 2025* *First day to apply does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2025 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.
First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)1 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)2 Friday, February 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. See note below relating to four-year terms 3
Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure Friday, February 14, 2025 Last Day to Register to Vote Thursday, April 3, 2025 First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Tuesday, April 22, 2025**First business day after San Jacinto Day Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail Saturday, May 3, 2025 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 5, 2025 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4
Elections May 2025
The City of New Fairview General Election will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The last day to register to vote for the May 3rd General Election is April 3, 2025.
To be eligible to vote, residents must meet the following requirements:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age; and
2. Must be a registered voter; and
3. Must live in Rhome city limits for one year; and
4. Not convicted of a felony offense or misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude; (crime involving fraud, deceit, dishonesty, or immoral criminal offense.); and
5. Must file for one office, cannot file for multiple seats; and
6. Must pass a background investigation.
Notice of deadline to File an Application for a Place on the Ballot
Applications for City Council will be accepted in the City Secretary's Office for the following dates: January 15, 2025, through February 14, 2025. Applications must be notarized and submitted to the City Secretary.
For more information regarding voter registration and voter qualifications, contact the Wise County Elections Administration at 940-626-453 or by visiting 200 S. Trinity St, Decatur, TX 76234
Residents who are qualified voters will be electing Council Members for the following places:
Mayor
Councilmember Place 2
Councilmember Place 4
Each Place will be elected to serve a 2 year term ending in May, 2027.
Election Notices
Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the Ballot
Order of Election - Ordinance
Notice of Drawing for a Place on the Ballot
Ballot Draw Results
Notice of General Election
Ordinance Canvassing Election