Fredericksburg Holds Local Elections in May

City and school district positions on the ballot separate from national, state, and county primaries

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The City of Fredericksburg and local school districts will hold a General Election on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This election is separate from the national, state, and county primary elections.

Why it matters

Local elections are crucial for residents to have a voice in the leadership and policies that directly impact their community. Fredericksburg's standalone election allows voters to focus solely on city and school district issues without the distraction of higher-level races.

The details

The General Election will feature open seats for various city and school district positions. Voters will be able to cast ballots at polling places across Fredericksburg from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 2nd.

  • The General Election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
  • Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

The players

City of Fredericksburg

The local municipal government of Fredericksburg, Texas.

Fredericksburg Independent School District

The public school district serving the Fredericksburg area.

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What’s next

Voters in Fredericksburg should check their registration status and polling place locations in advance of the May 2nd election.

The takeaway

Fredericksburg's standalone local election allows residents to focus on the issues and candidates that will directly impact their community, separate from the noise of national and state-level races.