The City of Ennis will hold a Special Election on January 31, 2026, to fill the vacant Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem positions following the resignations of Mayor Kameron Raburn and Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Isbell. 

Mayor Raburn has resigned to run for Ellis County Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem Isbell has resigned to run for City of Ennis Mayor. 

The candidate filing period to run for either position opens Monday, November 3, 2025, and closes Friday, November 21, 2025. 

Eligible residents interested in running for office can find filing requirements, candidate packets, and detailed election information on the City’s Special Election Information Page.

The page also includes information about voter registration, early voting, and Election Day polling locations. 

The City encourages all residents to stay informed and participate in this important civic process. 

Special Election Timeline: 

• Filing Period: November 3–21, 2025 

• Early Voting: January 20–27, 2026 (dates pending official notice) 

• Election Day: January 31, 2026 

For more information, visit https://www.ennistx.gov/January312026SpecialElection or contact the City Secretary’s Office at awade@ennistx.gov