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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lockhart Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters in the whole city choose the mayor. District 3 and District 4 seats are filled by the voters in those districts.

Early voting ends · Oct 30

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Also on your Nov 3 ballot

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  • Governor
    • Greg Abbott · Republican Party
    • Gina Hinojosa · Democratic Party
    • Pat Dixon · Libertarian Party
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • U.S. Senate
    • Ken Paxton · Republican Party
    • James Talarico · Democratic Party
    • Ted Brown · Libertarian Party
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • Also statewideLieutenant Governor · Attorney General · Comptroller of Public Accounts · Commissioner of the General Land Office · Commissioner of Agriculture · Railroad Commissioner · Chief Justice, Supreme Court · Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2, Unexpired Term · and 8 more
  • U.S. HouseDistrict 27
  • State SenateDistrict 21
  • House of RepresentativesDistrict 17
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Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council's Sept. 1, 2026 agenda listed ordinances to adopt the FY2026-27 budget and tax rate.

What's on the tableThe tax rate and spending priorities in future city budgets.

02Growth and large developments4 sourced facts

Where it standsLarge planned developments are before the council, including one on its Oct. 8, 2026 agenda.

What's on the tableWhether and on what conditions to approve new planned developments and utility districts.

03Manufactured homes and neighborhood rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn fall 2025 the council changed rules on manufactured homes, a rezoning and residential noise.

What's on the tableHow zoning and noise rules apply in residential neighborhoods.

04License plate reader cameras1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe council denied a Flock Group camera agreement in October 2025.

What's on the tableWhether the city adopts automated license plate reader cameras.

05Economic development incentives2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved incentive agreements and amendments in fall 2025.

What's on the tableWhich businesses get city incentive agreements and on what terms.

06Streets and infrastructure1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe Sept. 1, 2026 agenda listed a 2026 Street Improvement Project contract for $725,860.

What's on the tableHow much the city spends on street repair and other infrastructure.

4 notes on these statements

Mayor Lew White is not seeking another term, so the mayor's seat is open. Lockhart Post-Register, Mayor, Council races set for November election · Aug 20, 2026

Jeffry Michelson holds the District 4 seat and is running for mayor, so the District 4 seat is open. Lockhart Post-Register, Mayor, Council races set for November election · Aug 20, 2026

The current District 3 councilmember is not seeking another term, so the District 3 seat is open. Lockhart Post-Register, Mayor, Council races set for November election · Aug 20, 2026

The council ordered the Nov. 3, 2026 election to fill one mayor seat and the District 3 and District 4 seats. Lockhart Ordinance 2026-33, order of the Nov. 3, 2026 general election · Aug 4, 2026

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  1. 1. How should the city handle large new planned developments?

  2. 2. How much should the city spend on streets and sidewalks?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted1 council decision, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Taylor Burge, Vanessa M. Gutierrez, Juan Mendoza, Brad Westmoreland3 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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