Elections & Voting

City Council Elections

The City of Robinson holds a General Election each November for elections to the City Council. (La Ciudad de Robinson tiene una Elección general cada Noviembre para elecciones al Concilio de la Ciudad.)

Current Council Members

City of Robinson Council Members are elected “at-large”, each representing the entire community.  

  • Bert Echterling (Alcalde)
  • Jimmy Eubanks
  • Steve Janics
  • James (Jim) Mastergeorge
  • Jimmy Rogers
  • Jeremy Stivener
  • Jana Follender

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


McLennan County Election Page

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

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

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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.

Voting Info Page

Voting Resources

  1. 2020-034 Cancel November 3, 2020 General Election - Unopposed Candidates
  2. Candidate Packet - Election Information and Forms
  3. Notice of Deadline to File for Place on Ballot (Council Member)
  4. Early Voting Dates, Times, and Location

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2020 Joint General Election

City of Robinson Council Members are elected “at-large,” each representing the entire community.  Four City councilmember positions are expiring in 2020, those councilmembers are listed below. Each councilmember is elected at-large for two-year terms. 

  • Bert Echterling
  • Jimmy Eubanks
  • James (Jim) Mastergeorge
  • Jeremy Stivener

Dates for Filing an Application for a Place on the City of Robinson General Election Ballot for 2020:

Start Date: Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 5 p.m.
End Date: Monday, August 17, 2020, at 5 p.m.
Applications can be filed with the City Secretary during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.