ASHLEY TERRY
Early voting is just around the corner for local races, as voters gear up to cast their ballots starting April 20 in two contested Pelican Bay City Council races.
Five candidates are seeking either election or reelection to the positions of mayor, Place 1 and Place 2 for the general election, which will be held Saturday, May 2.
Mayor Tamra Olague — who has served as mayor since 2022 after first being elected to city council in 2021 in Place 5 — has filed for reelection. She faces a challenge from newcomer Adam Gashi, who spoke in an open forum March 10 about wishing to unite the community and “work together to solve the city’s problems.”
Place 2 incumbent Sara Gashi seeks reelection and will go head-to-head against challenger David Sloane, a write-in candidate for the position.
Also seeking reelection is Place 1 incumbent David Dryden, who runs unopposed during this election cycle.
VOTING INFORMATION
Early voting will take place from Monday, April 20 to Tuesday, April 28 at the Azle Independent School District Police Department located at 483 Sandy Beach Road, Suite A — across from Hoover Elementary School. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted during the following days and hours:
- Monday, April 20 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 21 — CLOSED for HOLIDAY
- Wednesday-Friday, April 22-24 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25 — 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 26 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday-Tuesday, April 27-28 — 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Applications for ballot by mail must be received by the close of business April 20. Applications should be mailed to the Early Voting Clerk at Tarrant County Elections, P.O. Box 961011, Fort Worth, TX 76161-0011. Applications sent by express courier should be delivered to Tarrant County Elections, 2700 Premier St., Fort Worth, TX 76111-0011.
Registered voters can also fax their ballot-by-mail applications to 817-850-2344 or email them to [email protected]. Applications submitted by fax or email must also be mailed, and the hard copy must be received within four business days of the electronic submission.
Voters may also cast their ballots at any early voting location in Tarrant County. For a full list of polling locations, visit tarrantcountytx.gov/elections.
On Election Day, Tuesday, May 2, registered voters may cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Pelican Bay City Hall, 1300 Pelican Circle. Voters can find additional Election Day voting information on the county’s website at tarrantcountytx.gov/elections.
