Ennis Voters Head to Polls for Runoff Election

Espedal and Wester face off in race for Mayor-Pro-Tem and Mayor

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

Six weeks after a special election to name a new Mayor-Pro-Tem and Mayor, the city of Ennis, Texas is holding a runoff election on March 14. Registered voters will have one race on the ballot, a runoff between David Espedal and Wester for the positions of Mayor-Pro-Tem and Mayor.

Why it matters

The runoff election is an important step in determining the city's leadership, as the Mayor-Pro-Tem and Mayor positions play a crucial role in governing the community. Voter turnout and the outcome of this election will impact the city's priorities and direction for the coming years.

The details

The runoff election will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters who live within the Ennis city limits will be able to cast their ballots. The two candidates, David Espedal and Wester, emerged as the top two vote-getters in the previous special election held six weeks ago.

  • The special election to name a new Mayor-Pro-Tem and Mayor was held six weeks ago.
  • The runoff election will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The players

David Espedal

One of the two candidates in the runoff election for Mayor-Pro-Tem and Mayor of Ennis, Texas.

Wester

One of the two candidates in the runoff election for Mayor-Pro-Tem and Mayor of Ennis, Texas.

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What’s next

The winner of the runoff election will be sworn in as the new Mayor-Pro-Tem and Mayor of Ennis.

The takeaway

This runoff election is a critical step in determining the city's leadership and the direction Ennis will take in the coming years. Voter turnout and the outcome of this race will have a significant impact on the community.