City of Boerne Elections

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Overview

The City of Boerne holds elections each year on the first Saturday in May. Elections for the Mayor and City Council Districts 2 and 4 are held in odd numbered years. Elections for City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 are held in even numbered years.

The City Secretary’s Office manages municipal elections and receives candidate filing information. The City of Boerne contracts with the Kendall County Elections Department, which conducts each election.

General Election – May 6, 2023

The results of the General Election held May 6, 2023 for City Council Members and Mayor are below. See a full 2023 General Election calendar.

Mayor

  • Frank Ritchie - 1,575 votes
  • Nina Woolard - 499 votes

District 2

  • Sharon D. Wright - 252 votes
  • Joe Bateman - 231 votes

District 4

  • Bryce Boddie - Ran unopposed for reelection.

Contact

For questions about City of Boerne municipal elections, contact the City Secretary's Office with the information below.

Lori A. Carroll, City Secretary
Phone: (830) 248-1525
Fax: (830) 249-9264
Email: [email protected]

Candidate Eligibility

Review the eligibility requirements for candidates of the Office of Mayor and City Council.

  1. Mayor Eligibility
  2. City Council Eligibility

Mayor Eligibility

According to the City of Boerne Home Rule Charter, Section 3.03 Qualifications (as amended by voters May 12, 2012, and November 3, 2020).

The Mayor shall:

  • Have resided continuously in the corporate limits of the City for 12 months immediately preceding the regular filing deadline for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot or on the date of appointment, as applicable; and
  • Be registered to vote by the regular filing deadline for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot or on the date of appointment, as applicable; and
  • Be 21 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election or on the date of appointment, as applicable; and
  • Satisfy any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law for the office.

Candidate Registration

Review the candidate registration information below to learn about the filing process and timeline. Filing requirement are per state statute, available online here and in the City of Boerne Home Rule Charter.

Notices (available at a later date)

Candidate Filing Documents

Below is a list of required forms and supplemental information for candidates. You can also download a complete Candidate Packet or pick one up from the City Secretary's Office Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at City Hall, 447 N. Main St.

Application for Ballot

Campaign Appointments

These forms are to be filed in the City Secretary's Office as soon as you become a candidate and before you make any expenditure or accept any contributions.

Finance Report

These reports are to be filed in the City Secretary's Office by the dates specified on the 2023 Uniform Election Dates filing schedule found below under Resources. Please pay close attention to schedules for timeline filing of your campaign finance reports.

Resources

Important Dates for May 4, 2024 General Election

  • January 17, 2024 – First day to file for a place on the ballot
  • February 16, 2024 – Last day to file for a place on the ballot
  • May 4, 2024 – Election Day