Elections

Elections & Voting

The City of Schertz holds General Elections each November to elect members of the City Council and Mayor as terms expire. The Mayor and City Council members serve staggered three-year terms. The City Secretary's Office administers municipal elections in accordance with the Texas Election Code.

Election-specific information, including candidate filings, notices, polling locations, sample ballots, and results, will be posted on the Current Election page when an election is scheduled.

Municipal elections are conducted by the county elections offices serving Schertz residents:

• Bexar County
• Comal County
• Guadalupe County

Depending on where you live within the city limits, you will vote through your respective county elections office. Election Day polling locations, early voting locations, and voting hours are determined by each county and will be provided on the Current Election page during election season.

The City Council is made up of the Mayor and seven City Council members who represent the residents of Schertz. To learn more about the current Mayor, Council members, meeting information, and responsibilities, visit the City Council page.

Voter Eligibility

To vote in a City of Schertz election, you must:

• Be a registered voter.
• Be a resident of the City of Schertz.
• Meet all eligibility requirements established by the Texas Election Code.

Register to Vote

Voter registration is administered by your county voter registrar, not the City of Schertz.

Residents can:

• Register to vote.
• Update their voter registration.
• Verify their registration status.
• Find polling locations.
• Request a ballot by mail (if eligible).

County Election Information

• Bexar County
• Comal County
• Guadalupe County

For voter registration information and other statewide election resources, visit VoteTexas.gov.

Running for Mayor or City Council

Residents interested in serving on the Schertz City Council or as Mayor must meet the qualifications established by the City Charter and Texas Election Code.

To qualify, a candidate must:

• Be at least 18 years of age on the first day of the term of office.
• Be a registered voter of the City of Schertz.
• Have lived within the City of Schertz for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the filing deadline.
• Submit a completed application and any required filing documents during the official filing period.

During each election cycle, the City Secretary's Office will publish:

• Candidate filing dates
• Candidate packet
• Election calendar
• Important notices

These materials will be available on the Current Election page.