Conroe, Montgomery open candidate filing for May 2 election

The official filing period began on January 14 for residents seeking positions on the May 2 city election ballots in Conroe and Montgomery. Candidates must ensure their paperwork is submitted by 5 p.m. on February 13.

Conroe's upcoming ballot will feature City Council Places 3, 4, and 5, along with the municipal judge position, as detailed in the city's election information. Candidate packets can be obtained from the city secretary’s office located on the third floor of Conroe City Hall, at 300 W. Davis St.

In Montgomery, elections held in even-numbered years include the mayoral contest along with City Council positions 2 and 4. The application period is open from January 14 to February 13, with office hours from 8 a.m. Office hours begin at 8 a.m., and the application period runs from January 14 to February 13. The office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, at City Hall, located at 101 Old Plantersville Road.

The Conroe ballot features several key positions: City Council Place 3, currently held by Harry Hardman; Place 4, held by Howard Wood; Place 5, held by Marsha Porter; and the municipal judge seat, currently held by William Waggoner.

On Montgomery's ballot, voters will find the mayoral position currently occupied by Sara Countryman, along with City Council Place 2, held by Casey L. Olson, and City Council Place 4, represented by Cheryl Fox.

City officials are urging eligible residents to take action and file before the upcoming Feb. 13 deadline. They emphasized that comprehensive candidate information and filing requirements are available on the official municipal websites of both cities.

According to the Texas Secretary of State’s election calendar, early voting for the general election on May 2 runs from April 20 to April 28, culminating in election day on May 2. The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming May election is April 2.

The upcoming election in Conroe will be conducted in collaboration with the Montgomery County Elections Administrator, responsible for maintaining records and coordinating polling locations across the county. As of late 2025, the count of registered voters in Montgomery County exceeded 466,000.

The filing period marks the official start of candidate qualification for local races, with aspiring contenders required to adhere to residency and age requirements established by state law and local ordinances. The upcoming ballots will highlight the offices that candidates are vying for in this even-year election. Voters will have the opportunity to cast their votes on May 2 for any contested seats, with the possibility of runoff elections occurring if local regulations necessitate them.

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