Elections

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

City of Overton contracts with Rusk and Smith Counties for elections.

Rusk County: https://www.ruskcountytx.gov/page/rusk.Elections

Smith County: https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/elections/current-election-information

State of Texas: https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/index.shtml

For the November 2023 election, the following positions are open for applicants: Mayor, Place 2, Place 3, and Place 4. Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot is August 21, 2023.

There are three ways that you may receive a Candidate Application Packet for the November Election at the present time.

1.You may open and print the Candidate Application Packet shown above.

2. The packet may be emailed to you. Please request one from LHEMUS@CITYOFOVERTON.COM.

3. A hard copy may be made available at City Hall for you. Due to the cost of office supplies, please call ahead to ask that one be made for you.

Election Identifications Certificate (EIC) Now Required for Texas Voters

The Texas Election Code 631(b) requires a photo ID in order to vote in Texas. The Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 521A and 37 Texas Administration Code, Sections 15.181-185, authorizes DPS to issue Election Identification Certificates. Please click on the links below for additional information and the application form.

Election Identification Certificate (EIC) Now Required for All Texas Voters
Application for Texas Election Certificate (DL-14C)

Legacy Elections

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