Seguin residents, the time to mark your calendars and check your voter registration is now, with the General Election fast approaching on November 5. The ballot this year features a lineup of candidates vying for various positions on the City of Seguin City Council, including the mayoral seat.
The mayoral race sees Francisco Luciano Herrera and Donna Dodgen going head-to-head, while the City Council has contenders in several districts. Joe Rea is running unopposed for Council District 1, David Eveld and Mario Hernandez are battling it out for District 2. Another contested council seat is District 4 with John Carlsson facing Ileen Rangel, and in District 6, voters will decide among Monica Napier Carter, Felix Moreno, and Suzanne Wynn, as per an announcement by the City of Seguin.
For those unsure of their district or representative, the City Services GIS Application allows voters to search by their address or view a PDF check on your district. Remember, Texas law requires a photo ID when voting. Details on what constitutes a valid ID can be found on the state's website.
Early voting begins October 21 and runs through November 1, with varying hours that include weekends. The Seguin Elections Office at 215 S. Milam St. serves as the main early voting location. For convenience, a complete list of early voting hubs in Guadalupe County is available online, ensuring citizens plenty of opportunities to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.
Election Day itself will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Guadalupe County providing Vote Centers that enable registered voters to cast their votes at any location within the county on November 5, regardless of their home precinct. More details and a full list of voting locations in Seguin and Guadalupe County for the day of the election are accessible through the city’s official website.
