The Town of Fairview operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Town Council consists of a Mayor and six Councilmembers that are volunteers elected at large.
According to the Town of Fairview Charter, no person shall serve as Mayor or Councilmember for more than three successive terms. Their term of office shall be for a period of two years or any portion thereof.
May 2, 2026 General Election Information
The next Town of Fairview General Election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, to elect members for Town Council Seat 2, Town Council Seat 4, and Town Council Seat 6.
All election documents, including notices and received applications, can be found here.
Approved Candidates:
| Town Council Seat 2 | Town Council Seat 4 | Town Council Seat 6 |
Important Dates
Monday, January 5, 2026: First day for application packet pickup. Candidate packets will be available for pickup at Town Hall, or you may email the Town Secretary at townsecretary@fairviewtexas.org to receive a candidate packet electronically. Completed original applications must be filed with the Town Secretary.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026: The first day to file an application for a place on the ballot.
Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM: Last day for a candidate to file an application for a place on the ballot for May 2, 2026 General Election.
Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 10:00 AM: Tentative date/time for conducting drawing for order of names on ballot. Drawing will take place at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers at 372 Town Pl., Fairview, TX.
Thursday, April 2, 2026: Last day to register to vote in time to vote at the May 2, 2026 Election.
Monday, April 20, 2026: First day of Early Voting by personal appearance.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026: Last day of Early Voting by personal appearance.
Saturday, May 2, 2026: Election Day, polls are open 7 AM to 7 PM.
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Council Term Expirations
- Council Seats 2, 4, 6 - May 2026
- Mayor and Council Seats 1, 3 and 5 - May 2027
- Council Qualifications
- According to the Town of Fairview Charter Section 3.02, a Town Council candidate must:
- Be a qualified voter of the Town
- Be twenty-one (21) years of age
- Have resided in the town no less than twelve months immediately preceding election day
- Meet the requirements of the Texas Election Code
- Continually reside within the town during the term of office
