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MAY 4, 2024: East Texas municipal election guide

Early voting takes place April 22-30.

TYLER, Texas — May 4 will play host to municipal elections in Texas.

Early voting takes place April 22-30.

There are seven forms of acceptable photo identification one must have in order to vote:

  • Texas Driver's License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
  • Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
  • Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
  • United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph
  • United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph
  • United States Passport (book or card)

For voters 18-69, the acceptable form of photo ID can be expired for up to four years. For those 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time.

"If you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven approved forms of photo ID, you may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or your voter registration certificate," the secretary of state's office said. 

CBS19 has compiled a list of local races East Texans will vote on when they hit the polls:

Arp Mayor

  • Dennis Ford
  • Terry Lowry

Arp City Council

  • Chris Johnson
  • Craig Robinson

Gladewater City Council 

  • Scott Owens
  • Stoney Stone

Gladewater Mayor 

  • Brandy Flanagan
  • Jim Valentine

Jacksonville City Council - Dist. 4

  • Rob Gowin
  • Larry Burney

Kilgore City Council - Place 1

  • Merlyn Holmes 
  • Randy Renshaw

Kilgore City Council - Place 2

  • Alan VanDoren
  • Craig Stark

Kilgore City Council - Place 3

  • Missy Merritt
  • Daniel Gantt

Lindale City Council

  • Yvette Martin
  • Jerretta Nance Pate

Longview City Council - Dist. 1

  • Arthur Carter
  • Derrick Conley
  • Jim Cogar

Longview City Council - Dist. 2

  • Natasha Harrell
  • Shannon Moore

Longview Mayor

  • Temple S. Carpenter
  • Kristen Ishihara

Longview ISD Bond 

Longview ISD is proposing a $456.2 million bond across five propositions to address aging infrastructure and facilities. The May 4 election asks voters to consider safety updates, renovations, new construction, and more.

If approved, estimates show a monthly impact of $0.83 per $200,000 home. The district's total tax rate has dropped $0.37 over six years to its current $1.1422. LISD maintains one of the lowest debt-to-value ratios compared to 15 other districts at 1.8%.

  • For
  • Against

Lufkin City Council - Ward No. 2 

  • Robert Shankle
  • Carlton Teal

Nacogdoches City Council - Southeast Ward

  • Roy Boldon
  • Blane Williams

Pittsburg ISD Bond

Prop. A - $74.4 million and would include constructing a new high school, address safety and security issues and a new bus road.

If voters approve $74.4 million for Proposition A in May, the estimated impact would be $16.4858 per month for a home valued at $99,763 (after applying the $100,000 homestead exemption) — $199,763 is the average market value for a home in Pittsburg ISD.

  • For
  • Against

Prop. B - $19.4 million and would allow for additions and renovations to the junior high and address safety and security.

If voters approve $19.4 million for Proposition B in May, the estimated impact would be $4.2981 per month for a home valued at $99,763 (after applying the $100,000 homestead exemption) - $199,763 is the average market value for a home in Pittsburg ISD. 

  • For
  • Against

Rusk City Council - Dist. 3

  • Martin Holsome
  • Zak McNew

Rusk City Council - Dist. 4

  • Jack Woody
  • J.D. Martinez
  • Martha Neely

Rusk City Council - Dist. 5

  • Frances Long
  • Chucky Pate
  • Shawn Solly

Tyler City Council - Dist. 2

  • Dexter Floyd
  • Petra Hawkins
  • Stephen Dinger

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