May 2, 2026 General Election 

2026 General Election Information


Mailing Address                   (Dirección Postal):

Telephone Number
(Número de Teléfono):		Email Address
(Dirección de Correo Electrónico): 
City of Killeen
101 N. College Street
Killeen, TX 76541


254-501-7717
citysec@killeentexas.gov


Elected Officers
(Oficiales Electos)		Position
(Posición)		Year Elected
 (Año Elegido)		Term expires 
(El Término Expira)
Debbie Nash-KingMayor20242026
Riakos AdamsCouncilmember At-Large20242026
Ramon AlvarezCouncilmember At-Large20242026
VacantCouncilmember At-LargeN/A2026


Date of Next Officer Election 
(Fecha de la Próxima Elección de Oficial)
Location of Next Officer Election 
(Ubicación de la Próxima Elección de Oficial)
May 2, 2026
(2 de mayo de 2026)		Early Voting Polling Locations
(lugares de votación para votación anticipada)
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  • Killeen City Hall (Main Early Voting Location), 101 North College Street, Killeen, TX 76541

  • Jackson Professional Learning Center (Branch Early Voting Location), 902 Rev R A Abercrombie Drive, Killeen, TX 76543

  • Killeen Lions Park Senior Center (Branch Early Voting Location), 1700-B E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76542
Election Day Polling Locations
(lugares de votación el día de las elecciones)
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  • Precincts #106/116/117/201/211
    Rancier Middle School  
    3301 Hilliard Avenue
    Killeen, TX 76543 

  • Precincts #109/110/204/406/410  
    Utility Collections  
    210 W. Avenue C 
    Killeen, TX 76541 

  • Precincts #203/208/209/210/214/215/217           Cedar Valley Elementary School  
    4801 Chantz Drive 
    Killeen, TX 76542 

  • Precincts #205/207  
    Jackson Professional Learning Center  
    902 Rev R A Abercrombie Drive 
    Killeen, TX 76543 

  • Precincts #206/408/409/419/420 
    Killeen Lions Park Senior Center  
    1700-B E. Stan Schlueter Loop 
    Killeen, TX 76542 

  • Precincts #404/412/415  
    Palo Alto Middle School  
    2301 W. Elms Road 
    Killeen, TX 76549 

  • Precincts #401/405/414  
    Robert M. Shoemaker High School  
    3302 Clear Creek Road 
    Killeen, TX 76549 

  • Precincts #402/413  
    Roy J. Smith Middle School     
    6000 Brushy Creek Drive 
    Killeen, TX 76549 


Candidates


Mayor


Councilmember At-Large


Write-In Councilmember At-Large


Candidate Eligibility Requirements 
(Requisitos de Elegibilidad del Candidato)		Deadline to File Candidate Application 
(Fecha Limite Para Presentar la Solicitud de Candidato)

Qualifications for Office:

Candidates for mayor and councilmember shall meet the qualifications for elective office as established in the Texas Election Code.

In addition to the foregoing, candidates for the four district councilmembers shall be bona fide residents of the district from which they seek election. A member of the council ceasing to possess any of the qualifications, failing to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the council without being excused by the council, or convicted of a felony while in office shall immediately forfeit his/her office.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to 
Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.


Notice and Record of Meeting of Political Subdivision's Governing Body.
(Aviso y Registro de Reunión del Órgano Rector de la Subdivisión Politica.)

Candidate Guide/Packet

Filers will find answers to most of their questions in the instruction guides to the forms.  Please email Laura Calcote, City Secretary, or call at 254-501-7717 for additional guidance.

Please note, as a candidate for public office, you are encouraged to read and become familiar with the information relating to campaign laws and procedures included in the packet.  Please be advised that the City Secretary's Office will be able to assist you with questions relating to the filing requirements for certain election-related documents.  However, the City Secretary's Office is unable to help candidates with the completion of such documents or pass judgment regarding the sufficiency and timeliness of their required filing. 

NOTE: 24-hour notice is required if you would like a paper copy of the Candidate Packet printed.

Candidate Packet (PDF)

Election Workers

The City of Killeen City Secretary’s Office is accepting applications for election workers for the May 2026 General Election. Election workers play a key role in helping ensure safe, secure, and accessible elections for our community. Interested applicants must complete an Applicant Information Form and Questionnaire by Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted in person or by email.

How to apply:

Applicants selected to move forward in the process will be notified by the City Secretary’s Office and must complete an in-processing packet with the City of Killeen Human Resources Department.

Schedule/Calendar

  1. TMCCP Election Calendar (PDF)
  2. SOS Election Calendar (PDF)
  3. Important Dates Calendar (PDF)

Notices

  1. Notice of Drawing for a Place on Ballot 02-17-2026 (PDF)
  2. Ordinance No. 26-013 – Ordering May 2, 2026 General Election (PDF)
  3. Notice of Deadline to File an Application 12-15-2025 (PDF)

Contact Us

  1. Laura Calcote

    City Secretary
    Email Laura Calcote
    Phone: 254-501-7717

  2. Beatrice Canseco

    Deputy City Secretary
    Email Beatrice Canseco
    Phone: 254-501-7719

  3. Physical Address
    101 N College Street
    2nd Floor
    Killeen, TX 76541

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