Pursuant to a proclamation issued last week, Governor Greg Abbott has authorized all political subdivisions holding general or special elections on May 2, 2020 to postpone their election to the November 3, 2020 uniform election date.
A postponement of local elections does not happen automatically; the governing body of the political subdivision MUST take an official action for such a change to be effective.
The Secretary of State office has issued Advisory 2020-12 – Actions for May 2, 2020 Uniform Election Date, providing guidance to political subdivisions seeking to move their May 2, 2020 election date in accordance with the Governor’s proclamation.
This guide may be viewed online at sos.texas.gov/elections/forms/adv-12-may-2-2020-uniform-election-date.com
“We are in the middle of a public health crisis that is rapidly changing. Through this crisis, our primary concern is the health and safety of voters, election workers, and our local election officials,” reads an official statement.
Monday evening, March 23, 2020 the City of Teague voted to approve postponing their election for City Council.
Later this week, the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Hospital District will address the issue during Special Called meetings.
