The City Secretary’s Office is responsible for conducting municipal elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas.
The City of Sanctuary general elections are held annually on uniform dates as prescribed by the Texas Secretary of State. Items listed on general election ballots for consideration could include Council positions, Charter amendments, Capital Improvement Projects, and bond items. Election ballots may also include county, school district, and state propositions.
Council
The Sanctuary City Council is composed of a mayor and five council members, all elected at-large for two-year terms by qualified voters within the city limits of Sanctuary. The mayor and council places 2 and 4 are elected in even numbered years and council places 1, 3 and 5 are elected in odd number years (unless there are resignations in other positions).
Notices
All the election notices will be posted on the outside bulletin board at Sanctuary City Hall, located at 1920 Berkeley Dr. Azle Texas 76020. This is the official posting location for all the Election notices. The notices will also be posted to the City’s website as well as in the Tri County Reporter newspaper.
For the May 2, 2026 Elections the following places will be up for reelection in the City of Sanctuary: Mayor Mark Sommers – 2 year term Place 2 Gil Valdez – 2 year term Place 4 Nancy Cozad – 2 year term
Contact the City Secretary at 817-221-6016 or at [email protected] for an Application to Be On the Ballot. Or you may print the Application and Qualifications for Office from here and mail it in to: City of Sanctuary, P.O. BOX 125, Azle Texas 76098
Notices All the election notices will be posted on the outside bulletin board at Sanctuary City Hall, located at 1920 Berkeley Dr. Azle, Texas 76020. This is the official posting location for all the Election notices. The notices will also be posted to the City’s website, cityofsanctuarytexas.com, as well as in the Tri County Reporter newspaper.
