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City Elections
The City Secretary is the Chief Election Official and is responsible for the administration of all city elections. The City of Hewitt conducts a general election on the first Saturday in May of each year. There are seven council members. Each council member serves a two-year term.
In 2020, Council Members from Ward 1, Ward 2, and Ward 3 have terms expiring. The following Council Members terms expire:
Wilbert “Walky” Wachtendorf
Bill Fuller
Steve Fortenberry
There will be a Special Election to be held in conjunction with the General Election to fill a vacancy in Ward 2.
Click on this link Election Ward Map to find out what ward you live in. To be qualified to run for a place on the ballot, one must live in the Ward that they wish to serve; however, registered voters who live in the city of Hewitt may vote for any and all positions on the ballot. For questions regarding city elections, call the City Secretary at 666-6171 or email.
Polling location for the the May 2020 election to be determined. McLennan County Vote Centers
Filing period - May 2, 2020 General and SPeCIAL Election
For past election history, view the City of Hewitt Election Register.
2019-2020 Hewitt City Council
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles "Charlie" Turner | Mayor | council2@cityofhewitt.com | 254.709.3614 |
| Wilbert "Walky" Wachtendorf | Mayor Pro Tem | council4@cityofhewitt.com | 254.709.3989 |
| Bill Fuller | Council Member | council5@cityofhewitt.com | 254.709.3998 |
| VACANT | Council Member | council3@cityofhewitt.com |
|
| Erica Bruce | Council Member | council6@cityofhewitt.com | 254.709.4050 |
| Steve Fortenberry | Council Member | council7@cityofhewitt.com | 254.709.0030 |
| Michael S. Bancale | Council Member | council1@cityofhewitt.com |
254.709.3552 |
Upcoming General Election - May 2, 2020
In 2020, Council Members from Ward 1, Ward 2, and Ward 3 have terms expiring. The following Council Members terms expire:
Wilbert “Walky” Wachtendorf
Bill Fuller
Steve Fortenberry
There will be a Special Election to be held in conjunction with the General Election to fill a vacancy in Ward 2.
Click on this link Election Ward Map to find out what ward you live in. To be qualified to run for a place on the ballot, one must live in the Ward that they wish to serve; however, registered voters who live in the city of Hewitt may vote for any and all positions on the ballot. For questions regarding city elections, call the City Secretary at 666-6171 or email.
Polling location for the the May 2020 election to be determined. McLennan County Vote Centers
Filing period - May 2, 2020 General and SPeCIAL Election
MAY 2, 2020 FILING DATES AND TIMES:
(Fechas y Horario para Entregar Presentaciones)
Start Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 End Date: Friday, February 14, 2020
(Fecha Inicio) Miercoles, 15 de Enero 2020 (Fecha Límite) Viernes, 14 de Febrero 2020
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Deadline to File for Place on Ballot - May 2, 2020
eligibility requirements per City Charter (Sec. 2.4)
- United States citizens
- 18 years of age
- Registered voter of the State of Texas
- Resident of the City for one year prior to election
Per Election Code Sec. 141.001(a)
- Citizen of the United States
- 18 years old
- Have not been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment in court
- No felony convictions
- Resided in the state continuously for the previous 12 months
- Must satisfy any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law for this office
For past election history, view the City of Hewitt Election Register.