Election Information

May General Election

A general local election is held each year in May to fill vacancies for City Council. At times, special elections may be held in November.

The next local election is scheduled forYellow sample ballot for May 6 election Opens in new window Saturday, May 6, 2023, for Mayor and City Council Places 2 and 4. Candidates are elected to a two-year term of office.

Early Voting

April 24-28, Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 1-May 2, Monday through Tuesday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Election Day Voting

Saturday, May 6
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Gunter Voting Site for Early and Election Day Voting

Gunter Baptist Church
99 Gentle Creek Ln.
Foyer
You may vote at any Grayson County voting polling site (PDF)

City Council Members

The City of Gunter operates under a council-manager form of government. The mayor and City Council set the policy and direction for the city. The citizens of Gunter elect the mayor and five at-large council members for two-year staggered terms. The council appoints a City Manager to manage day-to-day operations.  

Terms for the City Council expire as follows:

  • Mayor and Place Numbers 2 and 4 - May 2023
  • Place Numbers 1, 3 and 5 - May 2024

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