Northwest Tarrant and Denton County voters are about to get busy at the polls. Early voting for the May 2 local elections in Keller, Roanoke and Fort Worth begins next Monday, and runs through April 28, with no early voting on Tuesday, April 21. Election Day itself is Saturday, May 2, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will see a packed slate: a mayoral race and council contests in Keller, special council seats in Roanoke, and in Fort Worth a District 10 special election paired with a multi‑proposition bond question.
Where To Vote And Early Voting Hours
In Tarrant County, voters can use any of the county’s 46 early voting sites and may cast a ballot at any vote center on Election Day. In-person early voting runs April 20 through April 28. According to Tarrant County Elections.
Denton County voters have 42 early voting locations to choose from, but on Election Day they must return to their assigned precinct between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. According to Denton County Elections.
Local Races On The Ballot
Keller voters will weigh in on a mayoral contest and City Council races, with the city listing candidates for mayor and Places 5 and 6 on its election page. According to the City of Keller.
Roanoke is holding special elections to fill unexpired terms in Ward 1 and Ward 2, and the city has posted candidate details for both seats. According to Roanoke.
In Fort Worth, voters in District 10 will choose a new council member in a special election while the broader electorate weighs a local bond package. Candidate lineups and political context have been broken down in local coverage. As reported by Community Impact.
Fort Worth Bond: Six Propositions, $845 Million
Fort Worth’s May 2 ballot also carries a six‑proposition bond package totaling about $845 million. The plan covers streets and mobility, parks and open space, libraries, affordable housing, police and fire facilities, and animal care improvements. According to the City of Fort Worth, Proposition A on streets and mobility represents the largest share of the package, with the parks proposition coming in as the next biggest allocation.
Deadlines, Mail Ballots, and ID
Because April 21 is a state holiday (San Jacinto Day), there will be no early voting that day. The statewide election calendar lists April 20 through April 28 as the early voting window and outlines deadlines for mail ballot applications. According to the Texas Secretary of State.
Texas requires an approved form of photo ID at the polls. The state’s voter information site lists seven acceptable photo IDs along with options for voters who cannot reasonably obtain one. See VoteTexas for details.
Find Your Sample Ballot And Check Wait Times
To see exactly what will be on your ballot or to get a sense of how long the line might be, both counties offer online tools. Tarrant County’s voter portals provide sample ballots and early voting site information, and Denton County’s VoteDenton site posts locations and hours. According to Denton County Elections. If you are not sure which county you live in, those pages include lookup tools and contact numbers.
Voters are encouraged to plan ahead: bring an approved photo ID, double-check your polling place on your county’s website, and consider voting early to sidestep the heavier Election Day traffic. County elections offices list phone numbers and office hours on their sites, and local news outlets will be tracking results and turnout on and after May 2.
