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May 2026 General Election
Election Dates
Election Day: Saturday, May 2nd | Early Voting: Monday, April 20th - Tuesday, April 28th
Voter Registration Deadlines:
Last Day to Register to Vote: Thursday, April 2nd
Candidate Filing Period:
Want to be on the ballot? File with the City Clerk between Wednesday, January 14th and Friday, February 13th by 5 p.m.
Voter Resources
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Bexar County Elections DepartmentCall (210) 335-8683OR click here to be redirected to their website. | Guadalupe County ElectionsCall (830) 303-6363OR click here to be redirected to their website. | ||||
Candidate Forms & Information
- 2026 Candidate Packet - Filing Period January 14 - February 13, 2026 by 5 p.m.
Useful Guides & Information Packets
- First Steps for Candidates Running for City Office
- Campaign Advertising
- Campaign Finance Reporting and Regulations
As always, please contact the Texas Ethics Commission or the Texas Secretary of State for legal or campaign advice. THE CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITY DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL OR CAMPAIGN ADVICE.
| Texas Ethics Commission 1-512-463-5800 www.ethics.state.tx.us | Texas Secretary of State 1-800-252-8683 Email: elections@sos.state.tx.us www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml |
Candidate Finance Reports
The 88th Legislature passed HB 2626, which requires all political subdivisions to post on their website all campaign finance reports filed on or after September 1, 2023. The new Internet posting requirement applies to all entities that receive campaign finance reports, including counties, cities, school districts, hospital districts, library districts, utility districts, water districts, etc. The campaign reports must be posted within 10 business days of receipt and remain on the political subdivision’s website for five years after the report is first made available. The political subdivision may redact the address (other than city, state and zip code) of any contributor before posting the report on its website. The report that includes the full address must remain available at the political subdivision’s office.
YOU CAN FIND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS HERE.
Be advised, the 2026 modified reporting threshold has been changed to $1,140. Forms have been updated as they have become available through the Texas Secretary of State's Office.
Important Dates for Voters
| January 1st, 2026 | First Day to accept regular Applications for Ballots by Mail. | |
| April 2nd, 2026 | Last Day to Register to Vote. | |
| April 20th 2026 | First Day of Early Voting by personal appearance (in person; polling location(s) to be determined by Bexar and Guadalupe County Elections Departments). | |
| April 20th, 2026 | Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (must be RECEIVED by this date; postmarked mail will not count if not received by this date). | |
| April 28th, 2026 | Last Day of Early Voting by personal appearance (in person). | |
| May 2nd, 2026 | ELECTION DAY - Polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Last Day to Receive a Ballot by Mail (7:00 PM deadline for non-postmarked ballots.) See Bexar County Elections website for more information on postmark requirements for ballots by mail. |
Important Deadlines & Dates for Candidates
| January 14th, 2026 | First Day to file an Application for a Place on the Ballot. File with the City Clerk or designee; office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. unless otherwise notified. You may contact the City Clerk's Office at 210-619-0769 with questions or to make an appointment. First day to file a Declaration of Write-In Candidacy. | |
| January 15th, 2026 | Last Day for filing Semi-Annual Campaign Finance Reports by Candidates or Office Holders - due no later than 5:00 PM. Note this report is only required if you exceed a threshold of contributions or expenditures for the reporting period. (For further information, consult the Texas Ethics Commission). | |
| February 13th, 2026 | Last Day to file an Application for a Place on the Ballot - DUE NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. | |
| February 17th, 2026 | Last Day to file a Declaration of Write-In Candidacy - DUE NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. | |
| February 20th, 2026 | Last Day to withdraw candidacy - due no later than 5:00 PM. | |
| February 23rd, 2026 | Drawing for Ballot Positon for Candidates at 8:30 AM at City Hall (please notify the City Clerk or designee if unable to be present). | |
| April 2nd, 2026 | First Campaign Finance Report for candidate contribution and expenditures - due no later than 5:00 PM. | |
| April 24th, 2026 | Second Campaign Finance Report for candidate contributions and expenditures - due no later than 5:00 PM. |
Where do I vote?
That depends! While most of Universal City lies within Bexar County, some of the City resides in Guadalupe County. Go to www.VoteTexas.org to check which county you live in. You can also see voting locations at this site, or visit the Voter Resources tab on this page for more info.
Where can I get a sample ballot?
First, follow the steps in the above question to determine where you vote. Find your county below and click the link to get a sample ballot:
- Bexar County: https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department
- Guadalupe County: https://www.guadalupetx.gov/page/elections.home
What does "at-large" mean?
In the context of City Council, "at-large" means that the councilmember serves the whole city, not a district or neighborhood. In some municipalities, their cities are divided into areas called "districts" or "wards." In this case, the councilmember would serve a specific area. Universal City doesn't do that, and instead, councilmembers serve the city as a whole.
Why do I need to pay attention to what County I live in?
State voting laws require you to vote within your county! While most of Universal City lies within Bexar County, some of the city resides in Guadalupe County. Go to www.VoteTexas.gov to check which county you live in. You can also see voting locations at this site, or visit the Voter Resources tab on this page for more info.
Ballot Information
Who will be on the ballot in May 2026?
- 1 Mayor
- 3 At-Large Councilmember Seats