Election 2018 – Early Voting Guide
Early voting for the May 5 election begins today through May 1!
The stakes before voters are high. Over the next two weeks, you will cast votes that help determine how your taxpayer dollars are spent and who will be making decisions that affect your quality of life.
Here is all the information you need to know regarding when, where, what, and for whom to vote:
(Remember to bring a photo ID and to visit kdhnews.com/centerforpolitics for more information including interviews with candidates about the issues and election video coverage)
BELTON –
When/Where:
Early voting:
City Hall (Conference Room) – 333 Water St.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 23 through 27
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 30 through May 1
Election Day voting:
Harris Community Center – 401 N. Alexander St.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5
Issues on the ballot:
- Three candidates are competing for two seats on the City Council
Who:
- Guy O’Banion, incumbent
- Wayne Carpenter
- Art Resa
FLORENCE –
When/Where:
Early Voting:
Florence City Hall – 106 S Patterson Ave.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26
Election Day voting:
Florence City Hall – 106 S Patterson Ave.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5
Issues on the ballot:
- Two candidates are competing for the mayor’s seat.
Who:
- Mary Condon, incumbent
- David Merideth Sr.
HARKER HEIGHTS –
When/Where:
Early Voting:
Harker Heights City Hall – 305 Miller’s Crossing
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23, 25, 26, 27, and May 1
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 24 and 30
Election Day voting:
City of Harker Heights Recreation Center – 307 Miller’s Crossing
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5
Issues on the ballot:
- Two candidates are competing for an open City Council seat.
Who:
- Michael Blomquist
- Jeff Orlanda
KILLEEN (Water District, City, and School District) –
When/Where:
Early Voting (Water Control and Improvement District No. 1):
Killeen Community Center – 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays, April 23 to May 1.
Note: If you want to vote early at the same time and place for KISD and the City of Killeen and WCID No. 1, check the WCID schedule. Also note, only those residents of a small area of Killeen can vote for the water district.
Issues on the ballot:
- Choosing a new board member for the reclusive water district in its first election in 24 years – the board has levied debt that you pay on your water bill.
Early Voting (City):
Killeen City Hall – 101 N. College St.
Killeen Community Center – 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Lions Club Park Senior Center – 1700-B E. Stan Schlueter Loop
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 23 and May 1
Killeen City Hall – 101 N. College St.
Killeen Community Center – 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Lions Club Park Senior Center – 1700-B E. Stan Schlueter Loop.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24-30
Election Day voting:
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5
There are several locations. The Herald will print a list closer to May 5.
Here’s the link to that information: bit.ly/KilleenMay5
Issues on the ballot:
- Deciding whether the Killeen City Council will lose oversight of money being shifted from one city department to another – that is one of two proposed amendments to the city charter.
- 12 people are running for three council seats and five are running for mayor.
Who:
(candidates for mayor)
- Jose Segarra, incumbent
- Hal Butchart
- Arturo Cortez
- Jimmy Parker
- Holly Teel
(candidates for city council)
- Gregory Johnson, incumbent
- Juan Rivera, incumbent
- Patsey Bracey
- Mellisa Brown
- Bruce Bynum
- Den’Mica Eugene
- Leo Gukeisen
- Tolly James Jr.
- Hugh “Butch” Menking
- Brockley Moore
- Placidio J. Rivera
- Kenny Wells
Early voting (school district):
Killeen ISD Central Administration Building – 200 North W.S. Young Drive
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day except Saturday, Sunday and legal state holidays April 23 through May 1
Extended hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 25 and April 26
Other Killeen locations:
Killeen City Hall – 101 N. College Street
Killeen Community Center – 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Killeen Lions Park Senior Center – 1700 B. E. Stan Schlueter Loop
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day except Saturday, Sunday and legal state holidays April 23 through May 1
Extended hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 23 and May 1
KISD polls in Harker Heights:
Harker Heights City Hall – 305 Miller’s Crossing
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day except Saturday, Sunday and legal state holidays April 23 through May 1
Extended hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 24 and April 30
Election Day voting:
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5
Visit www.bit.ly/1M1zo6f for precinct information.
Issues on the ballot:
- Whether to spend $426 million in taxpayer dollars – that’s what the KISD is seeking to build schools, renovate schools, and some non-specified construction.
- Deciding who will fill one of the KISD board seats overseeing education, special education programs, staffing and spending, among other things.
LAMPASAS –
When/Where:
Early Voting:
Lampasas County Election Office – 407 S. Pecan St., Suite 102.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23, 25, 26, 27, and April 30
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 24 and May 1
Election Day voting:
Lampasas New Covenant Church – 1604 Central Texas Expressway, Lampasas
First Baptist Church – 11915 E. U.S. Highway 190, Kempner
Clear Creek Baptist Church – 3350 FM 2657, Kempner
JP 2 Office Lometa – 104 N. Fourth St., Lometa
Adamsville Community Center 174 CR 3740, Adamsville
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5
Issues on the ballot:
- Two candidates are competing for one city council seat.
Who:
- Catherine Kuehne
- J. Wright
SALADO –
When/Where:
Early Voting:
The Salado Civic Center on Main Street.
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 23, 25, 27, 30
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 24, 28 and May 1
7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 26
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29
Election Day voting:
Salado Civic Center on Main Street
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5
Issues on the ballot:
- Deciding whether to spend $49.4 million for a school bond.
- Six people are running for two alderman positions and three are running for mayor.
(candidates for mayor)
- F. “Skip” Blancett, incumbent
- David Williams
- Linda Reynolds
(candidates for alderman)
- Frank Coachman, incumbent
- Judy Fields
- Michael Coggin
- Chad Martin
- Becky Butscher
