In accordance with the Texas Election Code, the City of Dickinson will hold a General Election on May 6, 2023, to elect four positions for Dickinson City Council. All Council positions are considered at large, meaning each Councilmember services the entire community rather than a district. The 2023 election will include the following positions on the ballot:
- Mayor
- Council Member At Large Position 1
- Council Member At Large Position 3
- Council Member At Large Position 5
The City has four contested races, with the following candidates vying for office:
- For Mayor:
- Sean Skipworth
- Kevin Edmonds
- Council Member At Large Position 1
- Johnnie Simpson, Jr
- Nita Clements
- Council Member At Large, Position 3
- Collin Coker
- Mark Townsend
- Council Member At Large, Position 5
There will be two early voting locations in the City, as well as two Election Day locations:
- Dickinson City Hall
- 4403 Hwy 3, Dickinson, TX 77539
- Dickinson Community Center
- 2714 State Hwy 3, Dickinson, TX 77539
The following dates and times will be available for casting your vote in the May 6th election:
- Early Voting
- Monday, April 24th, through Friday April 28th 2023 from 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Monday, May 1st, through Tuesday May 2nd 2023. from 7:00am to 7:00pm
- Election Day
- Saturday May 6, 2023 from 7:00am to 7:00pm
There will be numerous other items on the ballot for this election beyond the City races. You will be able to find out more and view a sample ballot online at www.galvestonvotes.org.
To view more information, candidate applications, campaign finance reports, and more on the local Dickinson race, you can visit www.dickinsontexas.gov/election2023 or call the City Secretary's office at 281-337-2489.