What you need to know for the May 6 Election

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The May 6 Election is right around the corner and Early Voting officially opened up on April 24, 2023 – Here is everything you need to know for the election.

Three city council members are running for re-election with Tommy Heibert of District 1 and Karen Smith running unopposed. District 3, Harry Thomas will be running against Micheal LePak.

San Angelo residents will also be able will be able to vote on amending the City Charter for the position of Chief of Police under Proposition A, B and C. Voters can choose yes – to leave the position as an elected position and add minimum qualifications or vote no – to leave the position as an elected position with no changes.

Early Voting

Early Voting will be open from April 24 through April 28 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m.) and May 1 through May 2 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. located at the Edd B. and Frances Frink Keyes Building (113 W. Beauregard Ave. 1st Floor).

Polling Locations

Election day polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on May 6, 2023

Angelo Bible Church / 3506 Sherwood Way / Lobby
Belmore Baptist Church / 1214 South Bell / Fellowship Hall
Calvary Baptist Church / 2401 Armstrong / St. Fellowship Center
Christoval Community Center / 20022 Main, Christoval, TX 76935 / Multi-Purpose Room
Concho Valley Transit District (Bus Depot) / 506 N. Chadbourne / Annex Building
SAF San Angelo First / 1442 Edmund Blvd. / Fellowship Hall
Grape Creek Community Center / 8207 US Hwy 87 N / Gene Marsh Board Room
Keating Paint and Body / 5050 N. Chadbourne / Reception Area
Paulann Baptist Church / 2531 Smith Blvd. / The Chapel
Oak Grove Senior Apartments / 4375 Oak Grove Blvd. / Multi-Purpose Room
Southgate Church of Christ / 528 Country Club Road / Fellowship Hall
Southside Recreation Center / 2750 Ben Ficklin Rd. / Multi-Purpose Room
St. Ambrose Catholic Church / 8602 Loop 570 / Fellowship Hall
MHMR Services of the Concho Valley, Admin. Bldg. / 1501 W. Beauregard / Jack Ray Room
Veribest Baptist Church / 50 FM 2334, Veribest, TX 76886 / Fellowship Hall
Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church / 301 West 18th St. / Fellowship Hall
TxDOT / 4502 Knickerbocker Rd. / Bldg. E Training Room
St. Mark Presbyterian Church / 2506 Johnson Ave. / Fellowship Hall

Vote Counting Live Feeds

Early Voting Ballot Board and Counting Room Live feed (Available during the election period): Click Here
Central Count Live Feed (Available on election days): Click Here

Voter Registration

According to the Tom Green County website, voter registration applications must be submitted to the Voter Registrar’s office, (located at 113 W. Beauregard) on the first floor of the Edd B. and Frances Frink Keyes Building. The application may be delivered in person, mailed, or delivered by a deputy voter registrar. You cannot register online but can change a name and/or address by going to https://txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/sos/SOSACManager.

You must be registered at least 30 days prior to any election. For further information call (325) 659-6541.

Sample Ballots

Election of Directors for Lipan Kickapoo Water Conservation District

City of San Angelo Propositions ( Vote for or against) Chief of Police amendments

Proposition A: “Qualifications” of the City Charter be amended to create job qualifications for the Chief of Police, requiring supervisory experience and an educational component.
Proposition B: “Term of Office” of the City Charter be amended to align with the single member District 1,3, and 5 terms of office to reduce the number of elections and costs to taxpayers?
Proposition C: “Authority” of the City Charter be amended to align the Chief of Police authority with those powers granted by local, state, and federal laws and city policies?