The filing period for Conroe- and Montgomery-area municipal and school board elections is open through February 14. Residents can apply to run for positions up for grabs in the May 3 election.
With the election slated for May 3, candidates interested in running for local elected seats in Conroe and Montgomery now have a filing period open. Residents can apply to vie for municipal and school board positions between January 15 and February 14.
There are open electoral positions, including:
One can download applications from the Texas Secretary of State's website. Candidates of interest must register at the Montgomery ISD administrative facility at 20774 Eva Street, Montgomery, or with the city secretary.
The election lets citizens take the front stage and shape choices impacting their neighborhoods. With important posts up for central city councils and school boards, the next election is expected to define Conroe and Montgomery's governance going forward.
To fulfill the February 14 deadline, prospective candidates must file early and guarantee their applications are complete.
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