Election (May 3, 2025)
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Historical Election Information (1962-2023)
2025 Candidate Finance Reports
2025 Early Voting Daily Roster
Election Information
General Election information can be found below:
- 2025 Election Calendar - REVISED
- Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot
- Internet Posting Requirements - English
- Internet Posting Requirements - Spanish
- 2025 Frequently Asked Questions - REVISED
- Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
- Secretary of State Notice for General Election
- Secretary of State Order for General Election
- Secretary of State Notice for Special Election
- Secretary of State Order for Special Election
Sample Ballots for the May 3, 2025 Election
General Election Details
The City of Brenham will be holding a General Election on May 3, 2025 for the purpose of electing one Councilmember for Place 1 - Ward 1; one Councilmember for Place 3 - Ward 3; one Councilmember for Place 5 - At Large; and one Councilmember for Place 6 - At Large, each for a four (4) year term.
- City of Brenham 2025 General Election Order (English)
- City of Brenham Orden de las elecciones generales de 2025 (Spanish)
Candidates for the 2025 General Election
- Place 1 - Ward 1 Councilmember
- Place 3 - Ward 3 Councilmember
- Place 5 - At Large Councilmember
- Place 6 - At Large Councilmember
Special Election Details - City Charter
The City of Brenham will be holding a Special Election on May 3, 2025 for the purpose of submitting propositions to the voters for proposed amendments to the City's Home Rule Charter. The proposed amendments will be posted here once they have been finalized.- Ordinance calling for a Special Election (English)
- Ordenanza que convoca a elecciones especiales (Spanish)
Voter Education for Special Election
- Voter Education Book (122 pages)
- Proposition A - Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
- Proposition B - Annexation
- Proposition C - Term Limits
- Proposition D - City Council Qualifications
- Proposition E - Results of an Election
- Proposition F - Uniform Election Dates
- Proposition G - Runoff Elections
- Proposition H - City Council Organizational Meeting
- Proposition I - Mayor and City Council Salaries
- Proposition J - Conflicts of Interest
- Proposition K - Surety Bonds
- Proposition L - City Manager Residency
Early Voting Information
Early Voting will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025 through Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be no Early Voting on Saturday, April 26th or Sunday, April 27th.
The Early Voting polling location is the Washington County Annex Building, 100 S. Park Street, Brenham, Texas.
Election Day Polling Locations
Election Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Election Day polling locations are:
- Ward 1: Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, 100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway
- Ward 2: Washington County Event Center, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd.
- Ward 3: Brenham VFW Hall, 1200 E. Tom Green Street
- Ward 4: Blinn Junior College Student Center, 1007 Walter Schwartz Way
Where Do I Vote on Election Day?
Candidate Qualifications
All candidates for the City of Brenham City Council must meet the following qualifications:
- Be U.S. Citizen;
- Have been a resident of the City, and any Ward they are wishing to represent, for a period of 12 months immediately preceding the election;
- Be at least 21 years of age, when elected;
- Not be indebted to the City; and
- Must not be interested in the sale to the City of any supplies, equipment, materials, or articles.
2025 General Election Frequently Asked Questions
(Last updated 4/7/2025)
Note: We have grouped questions and answers into categories and provided links to additional information when needed.
When are elections in Brenham?
I work in the City. Am I eligible to vote in a City election?
Where can I find the City Charter?
I own rental property in the City. Am I eligible to vote in the City election?
I'm not sure if I'm registered, how can I confirm my voter registration status?
I'm not registered, but I want to vote in the May election, what is the deadline to register?
If I submit my registration by the deadline, what happens next?
I am registered to vote, but moved this past year. Is there anything I need to do to make sure that I won't have a problem voting in May?
I don't remember seeing my certificate lately. Is that a problem? Don't I just stay registered?
I can't find my voter certificate/card. Will i be able to vote without it?
Can anybody vote early in person, or only those people who are going to be out of town on Election Day? What are the dates and hours for voting early in person?
Where do I go to early vote?
Can anybody vote early by mail (also referred to as absentee voting)?
I meet one if the requirements shown above to vote early by mail. What do I do now? Are there deadlines connected with this procedure?
It's Election Day, I'm registered and ready to vote. Where do I go? What are the hours for voting on Election Day?
What do I need to take with me on Election Day to the polls?
What if I do not possess one of the acceptable forms of ID named above?
Provisional Voting
Military & Oversees Voters
Voters with Special Needs
Student Voters
Convicted Felons and Voting