City of San Marcos
Here are the key dates for voters in San Marcos for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 General Election, including the registration deadline, early voting, and ballot-by-mail deadlines. Review the list below to make sure you are ready to cast your ballot on time.
- First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Last Day to Register to Vote: Monday, October 5, 2026
- First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, Not Postmarked): Friday, October 23, 2026
- Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Runoff Election (if needed): Saturday, December 12, 2026
Sources: Texas Secretary of State – Important Election Dates · Texas Secretary of State – November 3, 2026 Election Law Calendar · City of San Marcos – Elections · Hays County – November 3, 2026 General Election
What is on the San Marcos ballot
The 2026 city election is for Mayor, City Council Place 3, Place 4, and Place 6. The candidates below are listed as active on the City of San Marcos Current Candidates page.
| Office | Candidates | Current Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ryan Thomason, Amanda Rodriguez | Jane Hughson |
| Place 3 | Alyssa Garza, Jane Garnette Hughson | Alyssa Garza |
| Place 4 | Shane Scott, Heather Hunter | Shane Scott |
| Place 6 | Lisa Prewitt, Bill Miller, Juan Miguel Arredondo | Amanda Rodriguez |
Place 6 is technically a special election because its current council member is running for Mayor; the winner serves the remainder of that term, through November 2027.
Where and how to vote
- Any vote center in Hays County: Hays County voters may vote at any county vote center during early voting and on Election Day. The main early voting site is the Hays County Elections Office, 120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos. Hours and the full list of locations are posted by the county: hayscountytx.gov/elections.
- Sample ballot: Use the Hays County Voter Registration and Precinct Lookup tool on the county election page to see your sample ballot.
- Check your registration: VoteTexas.gov (Texas Secretary of State).
- Official results: the county canvass and release of official results is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026.
Council terms
Council Members: serve a 3-year term. Eligible for three consecutive terms, then ineligible for a period of two years, but able to run for Mayor.
Mayor: serves a 2-year term, eligible for four consecutive terms, then ineligible for a period of two years.
Information verified September 15, 2026 against the Texas Secretary of State, City of San Marcos, and Hays County election pages linked above. Dates and candidates are subject to change by those offices; the linked pages are the official record.