May 27, 2025

Election filing deadline approaching

Posted May 27, 2025 9:45 AM

Ellis County Clerk/Election Office

The deadline to file for candidacy in the upcoming General Election is fast approaching.

If you are interested in running for a position that will appear on the Nov. 4, ballot, you must file by noon Monday, June 2. Positions on the Ballot include:

Ellis City:
            1 position        Ellis City Mayor
            1 position        Ellis City Treasurer
            3 positions      Ellis City Council members

Hays City:
            3 positions       Hays City Commission (two 4-year term and one 2-year term)

Schoenchen City:
            1 position        Schoenchen City Mayor
            5 positions      Schoenchen City Council members

Victoria City:
            1 position        Victoria City Mayor
            3 positions      Victoria City Council members

USD 388:
            3 District at-large positions
            1 Unexpired term (2-year term)

USD 432
            3 District at-large positions

USD 489
            3 District at-large positions

Big Creek Improvement District       
            3 Director positions

Prairie Acres Improvement District
            3 Director positions

Suburban Estates Improvement District
            3 Director Positions

Munjor Improvement district
            3 Director positions

Cottonwood Extension District
            2 Board positions

Each position requires a $20 filing fee, and candidates must complete the required paperwork to file.

If you have any questions, contact the Ellis County Clerk’s Office at 785-628-9410.