Dallas City Council election

South Oak Cliff District 4 Candidates Offer Education and Expertise for City Council Race

By Shelby Skrhak / March 24, 2025 /

Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson, educator Avis Hardaman, and Dallas County Sheriff’s Department employee Kebran W. Alexander are vying for the District 4 seat held by Carolyn King Arnold, who is term-limited.  Despite a proposition approved by voters in November making Arnold ineligible to seek another term, she filed paperwork but was not qualified by the city secretary. Landers M. Isom III…

In Southwest Dallas District 3, Candidates Grapple With Development Vs. Displacement

By Shelby Skrhak / March 17, 2025 /

Southwest Dallas’s City Council District 3 is a dynamic and diverse area — a part of Dallas that is confronting both significant opportunities and pressing challenges. This part of Dallas, rich in history, has residents deeply concerned with affordable housing, aging infrastructure, and the fair distribution of city resources. The upcoming election holds significant weight,…

Kaur Rematches Moreno for District 2: Old East Dallas, Medical District, Deep Ellum

By Shelby Skrhak / March 10, 2025 /

Dallas City Council District 2 is the definition of eclectic. From the west end of the city to the east boundary of Dallas, incumbent candidate Jesse Moreno‘s District 2 has a variety of neighborhoods to win over for his third term at the May 3 election. Second-time candidate Sukhbir Kaur is back on the ballot to unseat…

What’s Next For The Dallas City Council? Where do Returning Members Stand on Housing Issues?

By April Towery / May 8, 2023 /

Lackluster voter turnout culminated in few surprises as Dallas City Council election results rolled in Saturday night. All who led during early voting emerged victorious as the final results were posted shortly after midnight.  Former City Plan commissioner and Public Facility Board president Zarin Gracey will face retired teacher and radio talk show host Joe Tave…

Council Incumbents Will Keep Their Seats, District 3 Runoff Set June 10

By April Towery / May 7, 2023 /

Following a late night of watch parties, the results were in and Dallas voters sent a clear message that they like things the way they are. District 3 voters will go back to the polls June 10 for a runoff election to decide who will replace term-limited Casey Thomas. Zarin Gracey has been endorsed by…