ELECTION INFORMATION - May 2, 2026

Next City Election Information - May 2, 2026

The City of Friendswood has contracted with Galveston County to administer the totality of its General Election to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of electing the following members of the Council:

Councilmember, Position No. Two (2)

Councilmember, Position No. Five (5)

CURRENT COUNCIL MEMBERS:

POSITION
ELECTION DATE
DEADLINE TO FILE
Mayor Mike Foreman
05/01/2027
02/19/2027
Councilmember John Ellisor, Pos. 1
05/01/2027
02/19/2027
Councilmember Sally Branson, Pos. 2
05/02/2026
02/13/2026
Councilmember Trish Hanks, Pos. 3
05/01/2027
02/19/2027
Councilmember Robert Griffon, Pos. 4
05/06/2028
02/18/2028
Councilmember Joe Matranga, Pos. 5
05/02/2026
02/13/2026
Councilmember Michael P. Ross, Pos. 6
05/06/2028
02/18/2028


Internet Posting Requirements for the City of Friendswood, in compliance with Sections 2051.151 & 2051.152, Texas Government Code & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


All election notices are posted to the City's website and notice boards at City Hall and all formal actions related to elections are conducted and posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

POLLING LOCATIONS:

Please note that for the May 2, 2026, General Election, all Friendswood voters will share the same polling locations and scheduled for early voting by personal appearance and Election Day.  For more information please visit the City's polling location webpage.  Want to find the closest polling location to you, use the City's GIS Voting Site Lookup Tool.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The City Secretary is responsible for administering all City elections, for questions, concerns, or filings, please contact the City Secretary at the following:

  • Physical and Mailing Address: 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546
  • Phone: (281) 996-3270
  • Fax: (281) 482-1634
  • Email: citysecretary@friendswood.com