Ennis Voters to Decide City Commission Seats

Three seats up for grabs in May 2 local election

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:06pm

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of an empty city council chamber, with warm sunlight streaming through the windows and deep shadows across the empty seats, conveying a sense of anticipation and civic duty.The upcoming city commission election will determine the leadership that shapes Ennis' future policies and priorities.Ennis Today

Registered voters in the city of Ennis, Texas will head to the polls on May 2 to elect three city commission seats: Mayor Pro Tem, and City Commissioners for Ward 2 and Ward 4. There are three candidates running for Mayor Pro Tem and two candidates each in the Ward 2 and Ward 4 races. Two incumbent commissioners are seeking reelection.

Why it matters

Local elections for city government positions like the Ennis City Commission play a crucial role in shaping the policies and priorities that directly impact residents' daily lives. Voter turnout in these down-ballot races is often lower than higher-profile state or national elections, making each individual vote even more impactful.

The details

The three seats up for election on May 2 are the Mayor Pro Tem position and the City Commissioner seats for Ward 2 and Ward 4. There are three candidates running for Mayor Pro Tem, while Ward 2 and Ward 4 each have two candidates on the ballot. Two of the incumbents, Doris Polk and Christie Honza, are seeking reelection to their respective commissioner seats.

  • The Ennis City Commission election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

The players

Daryl Ray Spence

Candidate for Mayor Pro Tem.

Bruce Jones

Candidate for City Commissioner, Ward 2.

Doris Polk

Incumbent City Commissioner, Ward 2, seeking reelection.

Christie Honza

Incumbent City Commissioner, Ward 4, seeking reelection.

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What’s next

Registered voters in Ennis will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the City Commission election on May 2.

The takeaway

This local election will determine the leadership and priorities of the Ennis City Commission for the next few years, making it an important civic duty for residents to research the candidates and make their voices heard at the polls.