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Elections
Ever wondered who's served on Council in years past? View the entire Election Register from incorporation in 1947 to the current Council.
THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HB 305:
Contact Information
City of Kennedale
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060
For questions regarding elections, email City Hall or call 817-985-2105.
The next General Election for the City of Kennedale will be Saturday, May 2, 2026. The offices of:
- Mayor
- City Council Place 2
- City Council Place 4
will appear on the ballot. The deadline to file for a place on the ballot is 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026. Applications for a Place on the Ballot can be found in the Candidate Packet and must be filed with the City Secretary’s Office (in City Hall, 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060). There is no filing fee.
This site only provides information about City of Kennedale Elections. To view upcoming County, State, and Federal Election information, please begin with the following sites:
2026 general election notices and postings
Notice of Deadline to file an application
Certified Ballot Order Drawing Results
Applications filed for a Place on the Ballot (In Alphabetic Order):
M. Barrow- Application for Place 4
J. Connor- Application for Place 2
B. Griffith- Application for Place 2
B. Johnson- Application for Mayor
T. Kobeck- Application for Mayor
R. Ray- Application for Place 4
Candidate Packet
View the 2026 General Election Candidate Filing Packet here.
View the 2026 General Election Full Candidate Packet here:
Full candidate information packet is as follows:
- 2026 General Election Informational Letter
- City Council Meeting Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Kennedale City Charter
- Election Calendar
- Resolution R642
- Handbook for Mayors and Councilmembers
- Becoming a City Official Guide
- Application for a Place on the Ballot
- Notice of Drawing for a Place on Ballot
- Filing Schedule
- Political Advertising, Guide
- TxDot Campaign Signs Guide
- Kennedale Sign Ordinance
- First Steps for Candidates Running for a City Office
- Fair Campaign Practices Guide, Form
- Key Election Dates AMENDED
- Political Fundraisers: What you need to know
- Campaign Finance Guide
- Treasurer Appointment Guide,Form
- Treasurer Appointment Amendment Guide, Form
- Campaign Finance Report Guide, Form, Correction
Governance Model
As a Home Rule City, Kennedale enjoys the full power of local self-government (Local Government Code, §51.072). The governmental structure and division of power are established in the City's Home Rule Charter, which was written in 1997 and adopted by the voters on January 17, 1998. Voters have approved amendments twice (in May 2016 and May 2019).