Key dates
Nov. 14: Last day to register to vote
Dec. 2: First day of early voting
Dec. 3: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
Dec. 10: Last day of early voting
Dec. 14: Last day to receive ballot by mail
Dec. 14: Election Day
Overview: Dec. 14 Runoff Election
Starting Dec. 2, voters in the city of El Paso can cast their final ballots for mayor – and those living within certain City Council districts can vote for their next city representative in the Saturday, Dec. 14 runoff election. A municipal court judge race will also be on the ballot.
A runoff was necessary in the Nov. 5 city races where no candidate earned more than 50% of the vote, leaving the two candidates with the highest number of votes to face off again.
The mayoral runoff pits businessman Renard Johnson against city Rep. Brian Kennedy, while five city representative seats will also be on the ballot: Districts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7. The District 2 seat was decided in the November general election.
Typically, four City Council seats are up for election every two years, but this year, six were on the ballot because two representatives resigned mid-term to run for mayor.
Early voting runs Dec. 2-10. Election Day is Dec. 14.
Candidate Questionnaires
Produced by El Paso Matters, a nonprofit online news organization, this guide allows voters to compare candidates according to their positions on key issues in each race.
All candidates in local contested races were invited to respond, and candidates who didn’t respond are noted.
Races on the runoff ballot in El Paso
City of El Paso
Representative, District 3
Representative, District 4
Representative, District 5
Representative, District 7
Municipal Court No. 4
Frequently asked questions
How do I register to vote?
To register to vote in Texas, you must be a citizen of the United States and be 18 years old by Election Day. Registration deadline is Nov. 14. You can print a postage-paid application from the El Paso County Elections Department or pick one up in-person at the county courthouse, 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 315. Applications can also be found at public libraries and post offices. Click here for more information.
How do I check if I’m registered to vote?
Check your registration status with the El Paso County Elections Department or the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
Which local elected offices will be on my ballot?
All registered voters within the El Paso city limits will have the opportunity to cast a vote for mayor. El Pasoans who live within Districts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 will also be voting for their respective city representative. Enter your address into this map to find your city representative’s district.
The runoff ballot will also include the race for judge of Municipal Court No. 4.
If you are a registered voter, you can review and print a personal interactive sample ballot at “My Voter Dashboard” from the El Paso County Elections Department.
Where and when can I vote in person?
If you’re a registered voter, you can vote at any voting location during early voting and on Election Day – you no longer have to vote at a specific location.
What do I need to vote in person?
You’ll need one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID, which include a Texas driver’s license, U.S. passport book or card, or Texas personal ID card.
Can I vote by mail?
You can vote by mail in Texas if you are age 65 or older on Election Day; are sick or have a disability; are expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or are in jail but still eligible to vote. You can also vote by mail if you will be out of El Paso County on Election Day and during the early voting period.
You must apply to receive a mail-in ballot and the El Paso County Elections Department must receive your application by 5 p.m. Dec. 3. More information can be found HERE.
When is my mail-in ballot due?
The Elections Department must receive your mail-in ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Saturday, Dec. 14, if the carrier envelope is not postmarked. If the envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day, the Elections Department will accept it through 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. Click HERE for more information on civilian mail-in ballots.
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents are also eligible to vote early by mail under the same process, but some special provisions may apply.
After you send in your mail ballot, you can track it HERE.
Can I vote in the runoff if I didn’t vote in the Nov. 5 general election?
Yes. If you did not vote in the general election, you are still eligible to vote in the runoff.
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