Elections
Election Information
The Town Secretary's Office is responsible for conducting Municipal Elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas. Municipal elections are held on the first Saturday in May of each year, as authorized by state law.
The Double Oak Town Council is composed of a mayor and five council members.
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General Municipal Election
The Town Secretary’s Office is responsible for conducting Municipal Elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas.
The General Municipal Election is conducted each year on the first Saturday in May.
All Council Members are elected for a two year term are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire Town.
Additional information can be found on the Denton County Elections Administration website.
May 2, 2026 General Election
The next Town General Election will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 7 am - 7 pm, to elect three Council members for two-year terms.
First day to file for place on the ballot - January 14, 2026.
Deadline for filing for candidacy is February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot
Early voting and Election Day voting will be listed once determined by the Denton County Elections Administrator.
Candidate Packets may be picked up at Town Hall on January 14, 2026. Submittals may be made starting January 14, 2026, and ending on February 13, 2026, at 5 pm.
Qualifications for office
All candidates for office must be citizens of the United States, have lived in the state for a minimum of one year prior to the filing deadline, be a resident of the Town of Double Oak for six months prior to the filing deadline; must be a registered voter of the territory elected from as of the filing deadline, and be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Qualified residents interested in filing for a place on the ballot may obtain more information. Should you have any questions please contact Lynn Jones, Town Secretary at 972-539-9464 ext. 1001 lynn.jones@doubleoak.texas.gov.
Additional information can be found on the Denton County Elections Administration website.
Future Elections
May 2, 2026 - General Election to elect 3 Council Members to a 2-year term
May 1, 2027 - General Election to elect Mayor and 2 Council Members to a 2-year term
May 6, 2028 - General Election to elect 3 Council Members to a 2-year term
May 5, 2029 - General Election to elect Mayor and 2 Council Members to a 2-year term
May 4, 2030 - General Election to elect 3 Council Members to a 2-year term