Voters Guide: Early Voting Starts Today For May 6 Dallas City Council Election

Early voting begins today as 42 candidates are vying for 14 Dallas City Council seats and the mayor’s gavel. 

Early voting continues through May 2. Election Day is Saturday, May 6. If necessary for some races, runoff elections will be June 10.

Voters are reminded to check the approved redistricting map before they head to the polls. The council member you voted for two years ago may no longer be your representative. 

Early voting locations are posted here.

The mayor earns an annual salary of $80,000 and council members take home $60,000 a year.

Campaign finance reports are posted here. 

Here’s a breakdown of who’s on the ballot and the areas they represent.

Mayor

Incumbent: Eric Johnson
Challenger: Write-in candidate Kendal Richardson
Coverage area: City of Dallas

Mayor Johnson Wants to Build on Downtown’s Momentum, Bringing ‘Big Dallas Energy’ Into 2023

District 1

Incumbent: Chad West
Challengers: Mariana Griggs and Albert Mata 
Coverage area: North Oak Cliff

For Dallas City Council District 1, Community Engagement is The Key to 17 Percent Drop in Crime

District 2

Incumbent: Jesse Moreno
Challenger: Sukhbir Kaur
Coverage area: Deep Ellum, Old East Dallas, the Medical District

Dallas City Council District 2 Candidate Q&A With Sukhbir Kaur

Crime is Comparatively High in Dallas’ District 2, But Many Residents Say Neighborhoods Are Safe

District 3

No Incumbent: Casey Thomas is term-limited. 
Candidates: Zarin Gracey, Joe Tave, August Doyle, Denise Benavides, John Sims
Coverage area: Southwest Dallas

District 3 Candidate Q&A With Zarin Gracey And Denise Benavides

Dallas City Councilman Says District 3 Fights a Negative Perception, Not a High Crime Rate

District 4

Incumbent: Carolyn King Arnold
Challenger: Jamie Smith
Coverage area: South Oak Cliff

Dallas District 4 Gets $22 Million in Grant Funding For Sidewalks And Infrastructure

District 5

Incumbent: Jaime Resendez
Challengers: Yolanda Faye Williams, Terry Perkins
Coverage area: Southeast Dallas

Dallas City Council Sets Goals For 2023; Public Safety And Housing Are Among Top Priorities

District 6

Incumbent: Omar Narvaez
Challengers: Tony Carrillo, Monica R. Alonzo, Sidney Robles Martinez
Coverage area: West Dallas

Dallas City Council, Staff Spars Over ‘Not in My Backyard’ Mentality as Housing Policy Passes 12-2

District 7

Incumbent: Adam Bazaldua
Challengers: Okema Thomas, Tracy Dotie Hill, Marvin E. Crenshaw
Coverage area: South Dallas, Fair Park

Crime is Down in South Dallas/Fair Park But Local Police Aren’t Backing a D7 City Council Candidate

District 8

Incumbent: Tennell Atkins
Challengers: Subrina Lynn Brenham, Davante “Shawt” Peters
Coverage area: Southern Dallas

DART Agreement With Dallas Went Off The Rails But Leaders Are Working to Get Back on Board

District 9 

Incumbent: Paula C. Blackmon
Challenger: Kendra Denise Madison
Coverage area: White Rock Lake, Far East Dallas 

Dredge, Baby, Dredge: Dallas Moves Forward With White Rock Lake Project

District 10

No incumbent: Adam McGough is term-limited. 
Candidates: Sirrano Keith Baldeo, Brian Hasenbauer, Kathy Stewart, Chris Carter
Coverage area: Lake Highlands

District 10 Candidate Q&A With Kathy Stewart, Sirrano Keith Baldeo, Brian Hasenbauer, and Chris Carter

Crime in Dallas City Council District 10 is Down 20 Percent, But Residents Worry Affordable Housing Projects Could Change That

District 11

Incumbent: Jaynie Schultz
Challenger: Candace Evans
Coverage area: North Dallas

District 11 Candidate Q&A With Candace Evans

Statistics Point to Lower Rates, But District 11 Crime Has Residents Questioning Their Safety

District 12

Incumbent: Cara Mendelsohn is running unopposed. 
Coverage area: Far North Dallas

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District 13

Incumbent: Gay Donnell Willis
Challenger: Priscilla Shacklett
Coverage area: Preston Hollow

District 13 Candidate Q&A With Priscilla Shacklett

Tiny Home Village Not a Likely Use For Grant Funds, But Dallas Council Still Likes The Idea

District 14

Incumbent: Paul Ridley
Challengers: Amanda Schulz, Joseph F. Miller
Coverage area: East Dallas and Downtown Dallas

District 14 Candidate Q&A With Amanda Schulz And Joseph Miller

After a Marathon Hearing, Dallas City Council Won’t Vote on Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance April 12