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Caldwell County Elections
Information for Candidates and Office Holders
Interested in Running for Public Office?
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
Before you take any official steps to run for office, you must file an Appointment of Campaign Treasurer. This is required before you:
You may also choose to submit the Code of Fair Campaign Practices form.
Filing Process with Caldwell County Elections Department
Filings due to the Caldwell County Elections Department should be filed using our online filing system - EasyVote Portal. Refer to the Campaign Finance Website – EasyVote User Guide for help.
Important Note:
For questions about filing requirements or to confirm your correct filing authority, contact the Texas Ethics Commission:
Ballot Application Information
The Application for a Place on the Primary Ballot (PDF) must be filed with the political party of your choice. See: Texas Election Code § 172.023
The application must be submitted with
Please Note: The candidate name on the ballot must follow rules outlined in the Texas Election Code. Reference to the Texas Secretary of State's website for more information regarding candidacy.
Filing period: November 8, 2025 - December 8, 2025 (Deadline 6:00 p.m.)
Requirements for local offices (municipalities, school districts, other districts) in Texas vary according to the political subdivision. Therefore, you must contact the political subdivision where you are interested in running for office for qualification requirements, filing periods and other relevant information. At a minimum, you will be required to file an application for place on the ballot with your political subdivision. For additional information visit the Texas Secretary of State’s Local Election Candidate Information Page.
The following links are helpful resources for candidates as well as for office holders.
Candidates and/or office holders are required to file Campaign Finance Reports on a certain filing schedule.
Filings due to the Caldwell County Elections Department should be filed using our online filing system.
Please contact the Texas Ethics Commission to determine who the filling authority is for the office you hold or intent to run.
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Important Election Dates
Primary Early Voting: February 17, 2026 – February 27, 2026
Primary Election Day: March 3, 2026
Primary Runoff Early Voting: May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Primary Runoff Election Day: May 26, 2026
General Election Early Voting: October 19, 2026 - October 30, 2026
General Election Day: November 3, 2026
Please note that information on this page is subject to change as a result of legislation or court order.
For further information please contact your local political party.
Local Political Parties
Caldwell County - Republican Party
Caldwell County - Democratic Party
HOW DO I GET A VOTER LIST?
You need to submit a Public Information Request form and be sure to list the format you would like to receive it.
(Example: Voter list of Commissioner Pct. 1 in CSV format.)
Resources for Candidates & Office Holders
Candidate Information
Caldwell County Election Precincts
Running for President in Texas
Political Advertising Resources: Texas Ethics Commission
Candidate’s Guide - 2024
Candidate Filings by County - Secretary of State
Texas Ethics Commission
Local Public Servants County government is the most responsive and transparent level of government in Texas, led by officials who live and work in the communities they serve. Local officials understand their county and its particular needs.
Caldwell County Officials
County Commissioners
Constables
Some counties just have either a Criminal District Attorney or a combination County and District Attorney. In these counties, one office performs the functions of both the County Attorney and the District Attorney.
The Commissioners Court conducts the general business of the county and consists of the County Judge and four Commissioners. The Court:
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