HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-029 Runoff Election Polling LocationsMay 8, 2026 Report No. 2026-029
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Runoff Election Polling Locations
BACKGROUND:
On Saturday, May 2, the City of Denton conducted its Regular Municipal Election for Places 5, 6, and
7 (Mayor), as well as a Special Election to fill vacancies in Places 1 and 2 for the unexpired terms ending
in May 2027.
Based on the official tabulation of election results, no candidate in the Place 5 or Place 7 (Mayor)
contests received a majority of the votes cast. As required by state law and the City Charter, a runoff
election will therefore be held between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each
race.
Because the Place 5 and Place 7 (Mayor) runoff contests are at-large positions, the runoff election will
be conducted citywide. Staff have reviewed potential Election Day and Early Voting polling location
configurations to support voter access while balancing operational feasibility and cost.
Early Voting for the June 2026 Runoff Election will take place from Monday, June 1, through Saturday,
June 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early Voting will also be available on Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m., and on Monday, June 8, through Tuesday, June 9, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
DISCUSSION:
Residents can vote at any early voting location throughout Denton County during the Early Voting
period and are not restricted to voting at City of Denton polling locations. The Denton County Elections
Administrator will provide the list of all Denton County polling locations once all participating
jurisdictions are known. City of Denton residents will vote on Election Day, June 13, , according to their
precinct and district.
Staff reviewed turnout data from the May 2, General Election and identified seven polling locations that
demonstrated the highest voter participation across all districts. These seven locations are proposed for
use in the runoff election to provide broad geographic access for voters while maintaining operational
efficiency.
The following Early Voting and Election Day polling locations are for City Council consideration:
Location Room Address District
Denton County Elections Admin.* A100 701 Kimberly Dr. 1
Denton Civic Center Community Room 321 E. McKinney St. 1
North Branch Library Meeting Room 3020 N. Locust St. 2
Denia Recreation Center Room A 1001 Parvin St. 3
North Lakes Recreation Center Multi-purpose room A 2001 W. Windsor Dr. 3
Robson Ranch Clubhouse Medina Room 9428 Ed Robson Cir. 4
South Branch Library Program Room 3228 Teasley Ln. 4
* This is a DCE required Early Voting location provided at no cost
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Fiscal Considerations
The proposed runoff election plan includes seven polling locations. Although seven sites will be made
available to voters, Denton County will provide the Election Administration Office as an Early Voting
location at no cost to the City, reducing the overall expense of the runoff. The remaining six locations
will serve as both Early Voting and Election Day polling locations and will incur standard election costs.
Because the City will not be cost‑sharing with any other jurisdictions for the runoff, total expenses will
be higher than those for the general election.
The proposed locations were evaluated based on the highest voter turnout trends observed during the
May 2 General Election. Given this is a citywide runoff for at‑large positions, the recommended
locations balance voter accessibility with prudent fiscal management.
Based on the proposed use of six Early Voting locations and six Election Day locations, the total
projected cost of administering the runoff election is estimated to range between $90,000 and $120,000.
Early Voting sites are expected to cost approximately $12,000–$15,000 each. Election Day polling
locations are estimated at $3,000–$5,000 per site. The City will not be cost sharing with any other
jurisdictions for this runoff; as a result, overall costs are anticipated to be higher than those incurred for
the general election.
The FY 2025–26 Adopted Budget includes $187,000 for election services. Denton County has provided
an estimated cost of $90,000 for administering the May 2 General Election. Based on this estimate, the
City has approximately $97,000 remaining to support the forthcoming runoff election. Any variance
between the remaining budget and actual runoff costs will be reconciled within the department’s existing
budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed polling locations will be included in the ordinance canvassing the May 2 General and
Special Election and calling of the June 13 Runoff Election on May 12.
Staff recommend the adoption of the ordinance canvassing the election results and calling the runoff.
STAFF CONTACT:
Ingrid Rex, City Secretary
(940) 349-8303
Ingrid.Rex@cityofdenton.com
Kristi Fogle, Chief of Staff
(940) 349-8565
Kristi.Fogle@cityofdenton.com