CITY OF SWEENY, TX

GENERAL ELECTION May 4, 2024 INFORMATION AND DEADLINES
ELECCIONES GENERALES 4 de mayo de 2024 INFORMACIÓN Y PLAZOS
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SAMPLE BALLOT   638467230582770000 (brazoriacountyclerktx.gov)
Early Voting Dates and Locations
Election Day Voting Centers 05/04/2024

Where to Vote — Sweeny Community Center (205 W. Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny)
Am I Registered to Vote?
Who Represents Me?
Learn About Photo ID 
VoteTexas.gov
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LOCAL                                                                  COUNTY
Phone: (979) 548-3321                                         Phone: (979) 864-1662
E-Mail: info@sweenytx.gov                                E-Mail:   CclerkElections@brazoriacountytx.gov
                                                                               WEBSITE: Elections & Voter Registration | Brazoria County Clerk (brazoriacountyclerktx.gov)

REQUIRED FILINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Internet Posting Requirements of Political Subdivisions
Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot
Notice of Drawing for a Place on the Ballot 
Notice of Voting Order Priority
Ordinance 24-100; Ordering Local General Election 2024
Chapter 156: Signs; Political Advertising: What You Need to Know
Election Order/Ordinance
Notice of Election
Record of Posting Notice of Election 
Notice of General Election for Municipalities

Filings Received for 2024 General Election
Municipal Judge:
Robert J. Foster for Municipal Judge- filed 01/17/2024

Position 1:
Mark Morgan Jr. for Position 1 - filed 01/19/2024
Neal Bess Jr. for Position 1 - filed 02/15/2024

Position 3:
Brian Brooks for Position 3- filed 01/17/2024
Cerrington Massey for Position 3- filed 02/06/2024

Position 5:
Rusty Lofton for Position 5- filed 01/30/2024
Tim Pettigrew for Position 5- filed 02/01/2024
Caniel "Shaun" Massey for Position 5- filed 02/06/2024

The General Election will be held Saturday May 4, 2024.  The following positions are up for election and are two (2) year terms. 
 -Position #1         (Currently held by Mark Morgan Jr.) 
 -Position #3         (Currently held by Brian Brooks)
 -Position #5         (Currently held by Tim Pettigrew)
 -Municipal Judge (Currently held by Robert Foster)

Candidates Packet

05/04/2023 Deadline to post candidate requirements Form 1-15  
12/18/2023 Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline
01/01/2024 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
01/17/2024 First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot
02/16/2024 Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure
02/16/2024 Last Day to File for a Place on a General Election Ballot by 5 PM
02/20/2024 Last Day to File a Declaration of Write In Candidacy by 5 PM
02/23/2024 Last Day for a candidate to withdraw an application 
02/26/2024 Drawing for Order of Names to appear on the ballot- 10AM
04/04/2024 Last Day to Register to Vote
04/22/2024 First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
04/23/2024 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
04/30/2024 Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
05/04/2024 ELECTION DAY
05/04/2024 Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail  


Candidacy Requirements - ELECTION CODE CHAPTER 141. CANDIDACY FOR PUBLIC OFFICE GENERALLY (texas.gov)
Applications may be submitted in person to the City Secretary at City Hall located at 102 W Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny, Texas 77480; by mail addressed to City Hall Attn: City Secretary, PO Box 248, Sweeny, Texas 77480; or emailed to kdsmith@sweenytx.gov.

 It is the duty of the candidate to become familiar with the laws that apply to campaigns for office. The City Secretary is responsible only for accepting and filing the various applications, affidavits, and statements, and noting the date and time of filing.  Any questions regarding campaign finance reporting should be directed to the Texas Ethics Commission at 512-463-5800 or 800-325-8506. The City Secretary should not be expected to judge or comment upon the timeliness or sufficiency of reports filed.  Please also note that these documents are public records and are open for inspection by any person. Copies of these forms and documents are available at City Secretary’s Office, 102 W Ashley Wilson Road, during regular business hours. 

Find additional election-related dates, information, and requirements per state statue are available at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml.  
For general information regarding local elections, please see our outlines for:
Candidacy for Local Political Subdivisions
Terms, Qualifications and Vacancies
VR for Candidates (HB 484) FAQ

November 7th, 2023 Special Election 
Voting to be held at the Sweeny Community Center 7A-7P
205 W Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny, Texas 77480
Special Election Information

 MAY 6, 2023 GENERAL ELECTION
Official Results

Elected Officials
Mayor- Dusty Hopkins
Position 2- Reese C. Cook
Position 4- John A. Rambo

SPECIAL ELECTION- CCPD; APPROVED
ELECTION NOTICES 2023
Sample Ballot
Notice of General Election and Special Election
Record of Posting Notice of Election
Candidates Packet
NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT
Ordinance Ordering Election
Ordinance Ordering Special Election
NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT
INTERNET POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
INTERNET POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS 202