Election Information
Candidate Information
Candidates seeking election to the Farmers Branch City Council must meet the qualifications prescribed by the City Charter and applicable State law.
Qualifications to Run for City Council
- Be 21 years of age.
- May not have been convicted of a felony from which the candidate has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.
- May not have been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be a registered voter of the district from which office is sought (Citywide for Mayor).
- Be a resident of the City for one year prior to the date of the election and six months within the district sought (Citywide for Mayor).
- Must satisfy any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law.