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IMPORTANT: The Elections Department will not answer questions pertaining to Texas Ethics Commission Forms. These forms are legal documents which warrant legal advice from an attorney. The Commission has attorneys on staff available to assist you.
  • Individuals considering candidacy for public office may find preliminary information below. For comprehensive guidance, please refer to the Texas Secretary of State and the Texas Ethics Commission websites. 

    Qualifications for Office
    The first step in seeking public office is to determine whether you meet the statutory qualifications for the position you intend to pursue. A detailed listing of qualifications for all public offices is available through the Texas Secretary of State.

    Public Information Notice
    Please be advised that all documents and information filed by a candidate are considered public records and are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. Any interested party, including citizens, other candidates, or members of the media, may request to review the materials you submit.

    Primary Elections are held in March of even numbered years.The first thing you must do before announcing candidacy for ANY office is file a Campaign Treasurer Appointment form with our office.


    IMPORTANT DATES FOR CANDIDATES

    These dates will be updated prior to the next primary election season.

    Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – First day to file for a place on the primary ballot for Precinct Chair candidates.

    Saturday, November 8, 2025 – First day to file for all other candidates for offices regularly scheduled on the primary ballot; also, the first day for independent candidates to file their Declaration of Intent.

    Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. – Filing deadline for primary candidates; also, the filing deadline for independent candidates to submit the Declaration of Intent.


    FILING AUTHORITY – COUNTY ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR

    All candidates and/or officeholders for county-wide offices, precinct-specific offices within the county, and single-county criminal district attorney must file the following with the County Elections Administrator:

    Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA)

    Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Form CFCP)

    Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH)

    Amendments to any of the forms listed above

    Texas Ethics Commission — Campaign Finance Schedules

    Note: Single-county criminal district attorney candidates/officeholders must file their Personal Financial Statement (Form PFS) directly with the Texas Ethics Commission. For more information, contact the Texas Ethics Commission at (512) 463-5800.


    FILING AUTHORITY – COUNTY CHAIR

    All candidates and/or officeholders for county-wide offices, precinct-specific offices within the county, single-county district judge, and single-county criminal district attorney must file the following with the County Chair of their political party:

    Application for a Place on the Primary Ballot

    Filing Fee or Petition in Lieu of the Filing Fee

    FILING AUTHORITY – TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION

    All candidates and/or officeholders for single-county district judge must file directly with the Texas Ethics Commission. For detailed filing requirements, contact the Texas Ethics Commission at (512) 463-5800.

    FORMS

    The Texas Secretary of State website provides the following candidate-filing forms (Make sure the below are in bulletins)

    Application, Declaration & Nomination forms

    Write-In Candidate forms

    Minor Party candidate forms

    Petition in Lieu of Filing Fee forms for candidates

    Forms for creating a new political party

    Independent candidate forms

    Each application includes a list of applicable filing fees.


    Candidate information, forms and filing guidance are available from the Secretary of State.
    Posting deadlines and notice requirements for candidate filings are outlined by the Secretary of State.

  • Voter Registration
    Patricia Rose
    Office Number: 915-369-2331
    Fax: 915-369-3005
    Email: pjrose@co.hudspeth.tx.us

    OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday - 8:00AM-5:00PM

  • Republican Chair
    Avi Nash
    (915) 808-9545
    Email: avi.cl.nash@protonmail.com

    Democratic Chair
    Willard "Bill" Guerra-Addington
    (915) 799-7780
    Email: waterislife231@gmail.com