Smithville's Future at Stake: Mayor, Council Election May 2 | The Locally Times
With early voting starting April 20, residents will choose Smithville's next Mayor and two Council members, shaping decisions on taxes, services, and development.
Smithville residents face a key choice for their city's future as the May 2 general election approaches, with early voting kicking off on April 20. The City of Smithville will elect a Mayor and Council Members for Place 4 and Place 5. An official election notice, issued April 2, outlines key dates and procedures for voters. ## Key Dates and Deadlines On Election Day, May 2, polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early voting runs from April 20 through April 28. ## Where and How to Vote Early voting offers multiple locations for residents to cast their ballots. The primary early voting site is the Bastrop County Courthouse Annex (804 Pecan St., Lower Level Conference Room, Bastrop). Branch locations include the Smithville Recreation Center (106 Royston St., Smithville), the Cedar Creek Tax Annex (5785 FM 535, Cedar Creek), and the North Bastrop County Community Annex (702 Bull Run, Elgin). On Election Day, May 2, voters must visit one of the designated polling places, including the Smithville Recreation Center and other sites in Bastrop and Rosanky. Records do not specify individual polling places for registered voters. To vote by mail, applications should be sent to Kristin Miles, Early Voting Clerk and Elections Administrator, at 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, TX 78602, or emailed to elections@co.bastrop.tx.us. These details are outlined in the City of Smithville's election notice. ## Why Your Vote Matters The May 2 election offers Smithville residents a direct opportunity to shape their local governance. The incoming Mayor and City Council members will wield significant influence over local ordinances, zoning, public services, and the allocation of city funds. Their decisions directly impact property taxes, the quality of local infrastructure, and the community's overall development. While the official election notice details voting procedures, it does not provide information on the candidates vying for Mayor or the Council Member positions for Place 4 and Place 5. ## Key Questions **When is Election Day?** Election Day for the Smithville general election is May 2, 2026, with polling places open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. **When does early voting start and end?** Early voting begins on April 20, 2026, and concludes on April 28, 2026. **What positions are on the ballot?** Voters will elect the Mayor and Council Members for Place 4 and Place 5.