Arlington residents are gearing up to make their voices heard in the upcoming City Council elections. Early voting kicks off on April 22, and Arlington voters have until April 30 to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on May 4. City Council seats in Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 are up for grabs this time around.

With 53 early voting locations across Tarrant County and nine within Arlington, officials are making it easier to rapidly place your vote without waiting for the traditional rush of Election Day. Early voting starts with weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 22 to April 26. The weekend expands voting hours - Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then, the early voting period culminates with two more days of 12-hour voting windows on April 29 and 30, as reported by the City of Arlington, Texas.

For those looking for further information on candidates and general election queries, all such details are available on the City Secretary's website. Names of contenders and details about the electoral process are waiting for those who wish to make an informed decision before heading to the polls.

As for Election Day itself, voting booths will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 4, and residents can vote at any Tarrant County polling location. To zero down on the nearest place to cast your ballot, folks can use the Tarrant County Voter Lookup Tool. Questions and assistance regarding the voting process are available by contacting the Tarrant County Elections Administration directly.