Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Robinson City Council Election 2026
1 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Voters citywide choose one candidate for Place 6; the mayor and Places 2 and 4 are also on the November ballot, listed as running unopposed.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
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- Governor
- Greg Abbott · Republican Party
- Gina Hinojosa · Democratic Party
- Pat Dixon · Libertarian Party
- U.S. Senate
- Ken Paxton · Republican Party
- James Talarico · Democratic Party
- Ted Brown · Libertarian Party
- 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 17
- State SenateDistrict 22
- House of RepresentativesDistrict 56 (94% of Robinson residents) · District 13 (6%)
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
What the next council decides
01License plate reader cameras3 sourced facts
Where it standsOn September 1, 2026 the council voted 7-0 not to authorize the grant letter and Flock Safety agreement that would continue the city's license plate reader program.
What's on the tableWhether the city adopts any rules for future use of license plate reader cameras.
- The council voted 7-0 not to authorize the FY 2026-2027 grant award letter and a one-year Flock Safety agreement. Robinson City Council minutes, September 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
- The police chief told the council the first cameras were installed September 25, 2025 and the last on February 24, 2026. Robinson City Council minutes, August 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026
- Councilmember Holtkamp asked to bring forward an ordinance discussion on the use of Flock cameras. Robinson City Council minutes, September 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
02Budget and property tax rate3 sourced facts
Where it standsOn August 25, 2026 the council adopted the FY 2026-2027 budget and a $0.535326 tax rate, 5-1.
What's on the tableFuture budgets and tax rates.
- The adopted budget passed 5-1, with Councilmember Holtkamp voting against. Robinson City Council minutes, August 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026
- The proposed rate of $0.535326 is the No New Revenue Rate, up from $0.509937. Robinson City Council minutes, August 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026
- The total tax levy on all properties rises from $8,136,872 to $9,001,925. Robinson City Council minutes, August 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026
03Road safety and street projects2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city is accepting a federal Safe Streets for All grant, and the Greig Drive project was out for bid as of late August 2026.
What's on the tableAwarding construction contracts and funding the city's share of grant-funded projects.
- The council was asked to commit up to $2,418,346 in matching funds for the Safe Streets for All grant. Robinson City Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026
- The city manager said the Greig Drive project is out for bid, with award consideration scheduled for September 15, 2026. Robinson City Council minutes, August 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026
04Council meeting practices1 sourced fact
Where it standsIn March 2026 a motion to add the Texas Pledge to regular council agendas failed.
What's on the tableWhether to take up the Texas Pledge on council agendas again.
- The motion failed with Burch, Finn and Holtkamp in favor and Mastergeorge, Rogers, Stivener and May against. Robinson City Council minutes, March 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026
1 note on these statements
Mayor Greg May, Place 2 candidate Jeremy Stivener and Place 4 candidate Zan Graeber are listed as running unopposed. City of Robinson, Elections and Voting · Oct 5, 2026
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1. Should the Texas Pledge be added to council meeting agendas?
Key dates
- Last day to register to voteCity of Robinson, Elections and Voting · Oct 5, 2026Oct 5, 2026
- Early voting in person beginsCity of Robinson, Elections and Voting · Oct 5, 2026Oct 19, 2026
- Early voting in person endsCity of Robinson, Elections and Voting · Oct 5, 2026Oct 30, 2026
- Election DayCity of Robinson, Elections and Voting · Oct 5, 2026Nov 3, 2026
The seat math
0 stay (not up this year): 1 on this ballot
7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- The mayor and even-numbered council places are elected in even years, and odd-numbered places in odd years. City of Robinson, Charter election propositions
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