Elections
City Elections
The City Secretary serves as the Chief Election Official for the City of Aurora and is responsible for conducting all City elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas. Municipal elections are held on the first Saturday in May of each year, as authorized by state law.
Upcoming Election Information:
The next General Municipal Election is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025. The first day to file for a place on the ballot is Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The last day to file for a place on the ballot is Friday, February 14, 2025, at 5pm. The last day to file as a write-in candidate is Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5pm.
Individuals wishing to file for a place on the ballot may view the 2025 Candidate Application Packet.
The offices scheduled for the May 3, 2025, General Election include:
Mayor
Ward 1, Seat 1
Ward 2, Seat 2
Ward 3, Seat 1
All positions are for a two-year term from May 2025 through May 2027.
Continue to check this page for more information on candidate packets and additional election information.
Candidate Applications
The filing period for a place on the May 3, 2025 General Election ballot begins January 15, 2025 and ends February 14, 2025.
Application Documents received will be uploaded below as they are received after January 15th:
This section was last updated on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:37 p.m.
- No applications to date
Notices and Required Postings:
Internet Posting Requirement for Political Subdivisions
| City of Aurora Election Contact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Letbetter | City Secretary | 817-636-7273 |
| 320 Derting Road | Aurora, Texas 76078 | [email protected] |
Elected Officials
| Name and Office | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Mayor Bryan Dolan | May 2025 |
| Council Member, Ward 1, Place 1 Bill McCurdy | May 2025 |
| Council Member, Ward 1, Place 2 Larry Naugle | May 2026 |
| Council Member, Ward 2, Place 1 Kristin Cline | May 2026 |
| Council Member, Ward 2, Place 2 Deb Terrell | May 2025 |
| Council Member, Ward 3, Place 1 Bill Cooke | May 2025 |
| Council Member, Ward 3, Place 2 Ron Pellegrini | May 2026 |
| Date of Next Officer Election | Location of Next Officer Election |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 May 2, 2026 May 1, 2027 | Wise County Fairgrounds (Women’s Building) 3101 S. FM 51 Decatur, TX 76234 (and other locations as determined by the Wise County Elections Administrator) |
| Candidate Eligibility Requirements | Deadline to File Candidate Application |
|---|---|
| Statutory Requirements (Election Code 141.001): – Must be a United States Citizen – Must be 18 years of age or older – Must not have been convicted of a felony – Must have resided continuously in the state for twelve (12) months and in the City of Aurora for six (6) months immediately preceding the following the date of filing – Must be a registered voter in the City of Aurora | First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (108th day prior to date of election) January 15, 2025 Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (78th date prior to date of election) February 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. |
| City Specific Requirements (Aurora Code of Ordinances, Section 2.02.001): – For Council Members, must reside within the ward you are applying for. View Ward Map. – For Mayor, the position is elected at-large. |
Notice and Record of Meeting of Political Subdivision’s Governing Body
The Aurora City Council generally meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 320 Derting Road, Aurora, Texas 76078.