Election Information

May 4, 2019 Election





The Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce has put together a Voters Guide for the May 4, 2019 General Election. 


Elected Officials play a unique role in local government and provide a venue for communities to have a democratic input into decisions that affect the community as a whole.

Get to know your candidates - Click on the Voters Guide below;

Candidate Forum Video

Sample Ballot


As a Municipal Corporation, the City of Manvel must maintain neutrality in the electoral process. 



Elections Administrator
The City Secretary serves as the Elections Administrator for the City of Manvel.  The duties of the City Secretary are limited to:

  • Accepting and filing the various applications, affidavits and statements.
  • Noting the date and time of filing thereon. 
The City Secretary is not expected to judge or comment upon the timeliness or sufficiency of reports filed. The City of Manvel cannot provide advice on matters of election or campaign finance law.

Important Dates


NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR MAY 4, 2019 GENERAL ELECTION
To stay current with important election dates in the current year, view the 2019 General Election Calendar (PDF).


May 4, 2019 Election Filing Packet


The election on May 4, 2019, will be for the seat of  City Council Place # 4 and City Council Place #6.  The elected officials shall hold their office for a period of three (3) years from May 2019 to May 2022.  All officials are elected at large.






Voting in Texas
Secretary of State Nandita Berry has a state-wide campaign to make sure that Texans know what voting resources are available.

Required Identification


Voters will be required to show 1 of the following forms of photo identification at the polling location before being permitted to cast a vote:
  • Texas Driver's License
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
  • Texas Personal Identification Card
  • Texas Concealed Handgun License
  • United States Military Identification Card with holder's photograph
  • United States Citizenship Certificate with holder's photograph
  • United States Passport
Visit the Texas Secretary of State's website for more information regarding changes to Texas State Law that requires photo identification for all voters.

WHO IS RUNNING 2019

EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES

Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the following locations:

Alvin ....Alvin Library, 105 S Gordon

Manvel ...North Annex, 7313 Corporate Dr

Pearland East ...Tom Reid Library, 3522 Liberty Dr

Pearland West...West Side Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Pkwy

Shadow Creek ..Pearland Westside Library, 2803 Business Center Dr #101

DATES AND HOURS:

April 22-30... 8AM – 5PM

April 27..........7AM – 7PM

April 29-30....7AM – 7PM

Link to Election Day Voting Locations