Elections/Elecciones

CITY OF NATALIA GENERAL ELECTION

Calendar: 2023-2024 Important Election Dates

Election: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (Uniform Election Date)

Location: First Baptist Church, 301 Pearson, Natalia Texas 78059 (location may change)

The City Secretary serves as the administrative and ministerial officer for the performance and organization in the conduct of the city’s general election. For general information about the City’s General Election you may contact the City Secretary by phone: (830)663-2926, by email: cityadmin@cityofnatalia.com, by mail: PO Box 270, Natalia Texas 78059, or in person at: City Hall, 2078 State Hwy 132 N., Natalia, Texas 78059.

The City of Natalia contracts with Medina County Elections Department to conduct the City’s elections. You must be a registered voter in the city limits of the City of Natalia, Texas in order to vote in the City of Natalia's November Uniform Election.  If you need to register to vote or make sure you are eligible to vote, contact the Medina County Elections Department at 830-741-6009.  

Complete the Voter Registration Application and Mail to:

Medina County Elections Department

Attn: Elections Administrator, Lupe Torres

1202 14th Street

Hondo, Texas 78861

You may also complete the Voter's Registration Application below or visit the Texas Secretary of State's website to request a registration form to be mailed to you.

Register to Vote Online at the Texas Secretary of State's website:  http://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/index.html

2023-2025 ODD YEAR ELECTED OFFICIALS: Mayor - Samuel “Chip” Bluemel Jr., Two (2) Aldermen - Darin Frazier, Tommy Ortiz

2022-2024 EVEN YEAR ELECTED OFFICIALS: Three (3) Aldermen - Sam Smith, Mike Fernandez, Selica Vera

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Thank you for your considering offering your services to the citizens of the City of Natalia by becoming candidate in this year’s city election.  In an effort to inform you of important dates and your obligation to comply with certain applicable state statutes and local ordinances, below you'll find information that has been prepared for you.

• Internet Posting and Eligibility Requirements

• Deadline for Filing Application for Candidacy (Filing Period: July 22, 2023 - August 21, 2023)

• Calendar of Important Dates for Candidates

• First Steps for Candidates Running for a City Office - Texas Ethics Commission

• Guide to Becoming a City Official - Texas Municipal League

PART 1: To be considered as a Candidate, you must complete and file with the City Secretary by 5:00 pm on the filing deadline date the following forms:

• Application for a Place on the Ballot (Application must be Complete and Notarized prior to filing. City Secretary is not responsible for cause of late filing if application is not received complete or notarized in a timely manner.)

• Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Form CFCP)

• Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by Candidate (Form CTA)

• Instruction Guide - Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by Candidate

PART 2: After filing all applications and forms of Part 1, the information below contains necessary reporting forms and instructions you should know and report as a Candidate for City Office:

• Texas Ethics Commission Filing Schedule

• Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH)

• Instruction Guide - Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report

• What You Need To Know about Political Advertising

• Political Signs Regulations

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2023 NOTICES & PUBLICATION POSTINGS

• Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the Ballot

• Notice of Election (1-10f)

• Order of General Election for the City of Natalia, Texas

• List of Declared Candidates

• Notice of Drawing for Place on the Ballot

• Certification of Unopposed Candidates

• Cancellation of Election & Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected

• November 7, 2023 City Council Election Results

HELPFUL LINKS:

Texas Secretary of State - Election Page

Texas Ethics Commission