May 1, 2021 Town of Prosper General Election

The Town of Prosper will hold a General Election on Saturday, May 1, 2021 for Town Council Place 2 and Place 6.

Notice of Deadline to file Applications for a Place on the Ballot

Qualifications for Town Council

The Prosper Town Charter sets forth the following requirements to file as a candidate for Town Council:

SECTION 5.02      Filing for Office

1. Candidates for elective Town offices shall file for office in accordance with the Texas Election Code.

2. Candidates for elective Town offices shall meet the following qualifications:

• Shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the election for which they are filing;
• Shall meet all requirements to be a qualified voter set forth in the Texas Election Code, and shall have been a registered voter in the Town of Prosper for at least twelve (12) months immediately preceding the filing date;
• Shall have resided within the corporate limits of the Town for at least twelve (12) months immediately preceding the filing date;
• No candidate may file in a single election for more than one (1) office or position as provided by this Charter;
• The office of an incumbent elected Town official shall become vacant when the person holding such office files an application to have his or her name placed on an official ballot as a candidate for any elective public office other than the one such person holds, unless otherwise prohibited by law; and
• Shall comply with all other Town ordinances or resolutions that may be applicable.

3. If a member of any board or commission appointed by the Town Council shall announce candidacy or becomes a candidate for election to the Town Council, he shall immediately forfeit the board or commission position with the Town.

Please contact the Town Secretary’s office with any election questions.
Melissa Lee, Town Secretary
(972) 569-1025

Absentee Ballot Application – Denton and Collin County

Or go to votetexas.gov

The Town of Prosper is situated in two counties: Denton and Collin. Please click on the appropriate link to determine the county in which you are registered to vote.

Voter Registration Card Search – Collin County

Voter Registration Card Search – Denton County

To register to vote or change your voter registration information, please contact your county’s Elections Administration.

Voter ID Requirements
The Texas Secretary of State has issued new photo ID requirements for Texas voters.  Click here to find out about photo ID requirements.

The Secretary of State serves as the Chief Election Officer for the state of Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws through the state. This office may be contacted at 1 (800) 252-VOTE (8683) or (512) 463-5650 or via the website.

The Texas Ethics Commission provides guidance to candidates and political parties to maintain equality for all involved in the election process. The Commission may be contacted at (512) 463-5800 or via the website.