January 31, 2026 - Special Election

For the purpose of electing a Mayor to fill a vacancy for a term expiring May 2027, and 

For the purpose of electing a Mayor Pro Tem to fill a vacancy for a term expiring May 2026

ELECTION DAY

Saturday, January 31, 2026   (sabado, 31 de enero de 2026)

Election Day Vote Centers (Centros de votación el día de las elecciones) 

 Polls open from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm  (Horario de votación estarán abiertos de 7:00 am - 7:00 pm) 

Ennis Sub-Courthouse Pct 1 (Conference Rm) 207 S Sonoma Trail, Ennis, Texas 75119 

Ennis Public Library (Community Room) 501 W. Ennis Ave.,  ENNIS, TX 75119 

CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Due to hazardous weather conditions, all voting locations for the Special Election 

will be closed on Saturday, January 24, 2026, and Monday, January 26, 2026 

to ensure the safety of voters, election workers, and the public.


For more information, including the Early Voting In-Person Roster Report, Sample Ballots, Election Notices, and Voting Locations and Times:  

Ellis County Elections   


NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

DRAWING FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT RESULTS

Candidate filing period is November 3, 2025 - November 21, 2025.  Applications and candidate packets are available at the link provided below and in the City Secretary's Office located at Ennis City Hall, 107 N. Sherman, Ennis, TX.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:

Mayor

Maxwell Quattlebaum

Lynda Isbell

Walt Lese

Lou Luckhardt

Becky McCarty


Mayor Pro Tem

David Espedal

Sara Wilder

Chad Wester

Trevor Wilhoite



Notice of Drawing for a Place on the Ballot 

Jan 31, 2026 Candidate Packet 

Notice of Deadline to File

Resolution Ordering a Special Election to be held January 31, 2026 - Mayor

Resolution Ordering a Special Election to be held January 31, 2026 - Mayor Pro Tem

City Commission Eligibility Requirements