The City of Lufkin will hold a Municipal Election on May 7^th, 2022 for the following positions on the Lufkin City Council:

• Councilmember Ward No. 1
• Councilmember Ward No. 3

The first day for filing an application for a place on the ballot is Wednesday, January 19, 2022. An individual may file for the City Council Election beginning at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 19^th, 2022, through Friday, February 18^th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.  Candidates may file the required documents in person, by mail, email and/or fax.

In person
Lufkin City Hall
City Secretary’s Office
300 East Shepherd Avenue

By Mail
Lufkin City Hall
City Secretary’s Office
P.O. Box 190
Lufkin, Texas 75902-0190

By Fax: (936) 633-0381
By email: kara@cityoflufkin.com

Candidates must meet the following criteria per Chapter 141 of the Texas Election Code to be eligible for a place on the ballot:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Have not been convicted of a felony
• Have not been determined to be mentally incapacitated
• A registered voter in the political subdivision
• A resident of the City of Lufkin for a period no less than twelve (12) months
• A resident of the Ward for a period of no less than six (6) months

Interested Candidates may secure an Initial filing packet through this link, or in person through the City Secretary’s office located in Room 145 of the Lufkin City Hall, 300 East Shepherd Ave, Lufkin, Texas. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 936-633-0244 or by email: kara@cityoflufkin.com