Election

The general election for members of the City Council is held annually on the 1st Saturday in May.

Current City Council Members

Mayor Wendy Moore

Place 1 - Mark Winton

Place 2 - Mayor Pro-Tem Kelly Owens

Place 3 - Jo Ellyn Krueger

Place 4 - Tanya Chambers

Place 5 - Charles Crawford Jr.

Place 6 - Dale Christianson

Important Upcoming Election Dates and Information

2024 City of Port Aransas General Election

City Council Positions Up for Election: Mayor and Council Places 2, 4 & 6 

Election Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Election Address: Port Aransas Community Center, 408 Alister, Port Aransas, TX 78373

First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot: Friday, February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Deadline to File for a Place on the Ballot

Texas Election Calendar: See the below link for important Election dates.

Important Election Dates

2025 City of Port Aransas General Election

City Council Positions Up for Election: Council Places 1, 3 & 5 

Election Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Election Address: Port Aransas Community Center, 408 Alister, Port Aransas, TX 78373

First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Texas Election Calendar: See the below link for important Election dates.

Important Election Dates


Candidate Qualifications

The mayor and councilpersons shall have been a qualified voter of the City for twelve months immediately preceding election day, and continuously during the term of office. A councilperson shall also be a resident within the corporate limits of the city, including territory annexed prior to the filing deadline twelve months immediately preceding election day, and continuously during the term of office.

Please click on the link below to view a detailed list of candidate qualifications.

Candidate Qualifications


Contact Information

The City Secretary serves as the Chief Election Official for the City of Port Aransas and is responsible for conducting all city elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas. For questions, concerns, or filings, please contact the City Secretary at the following:

  • Physical and Mailing Address: 710 W. Ave A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
  • Fax: (361) 749-4111
  • Email: [email protected]