Elections & Voting
General Elections
The City of Robinson holds elections on the November Joint General Election Date for McLennan County. Information regarding each general election will be added as we get closer to the November election, and as it is received.
November 5, 2019, Joint General Election
City of Robinson Council Members are elected “at-large,” each representing the entire community. Three City councilmember positions are expiring, those councilmembers are listed below. Each councilmember is elected at-large for two-year terms.
- Jimmy Rogers
- Steve Janics
- Brenton Lane
Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
The drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates are to be printed on the ballot for the November 5, 2019 election for the City of Robinson is set for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. This will be held at Robinson City Hall, 111 W. Lyndale Ave., Robinson, TX. Find the official notice here.
Candidate Qualification Information
To run for City Council, a candidate must file for office within the posted filing period. The filing period can be found in the Notice of Deadline to File and the General Election Candidate Packet. In addition, see below for qualifications outlined by the City of Robinson Charter and the State of Texas Election Code.
Robinson Home Rule Charter Qualifications
- Must be a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Robinson for at least the previous 12 months
- Must reside in Robinson for the entire term of office
Texas Eligibility Requirements for Public Office
- 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
Early Voting Dates and Times
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 21, 2019, through Friday, October 25, 2019 | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| Monday, October 28, 2019, through Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| Thursday, October 31, 2019, through Friday, November 1, 2019 | 7 AM - 7 PM |
Full List of Vote Centers
McLennan County Election Page
2019 Election Dates
Vote Centers
Robinson Community Center
106 W. Lyndale
Robinson, TX 76706
Applications for ballot by mail should be mailed to:
Kathy E. Van Wolfe
McLennan County Elections Administrator
P.O. Box 2450
Waco, Texas 76703-2450
Email Kathy E. Van Wolfe
Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 25, 2019:
The first day to apply for an annual Ballot by Mail is January 1, 2019.
Last Day to Register to Vote is 30 days prior to an election.
View more information about registering to vote.
Helpful Election Links:
Texas Secretary of StateTexas Ethics CommissionMcLennan County Elections Office
Voter ID Requirements
Pursuant to State Law, voter ID is required when voting in the State of Texas. For detailed information on this law, visit the Texas Secretary of State's website.