EDITOR'S NOTE: This information is the first of a series which we will publish here in the next four weeks leading up to the November 4 election. Our goal is to provide as much information as possible to the public on issues of importance to this community and to the State of Texas that will be on the Constitutional Amendment and Special Election ballots. In the reports to follow, we will offer more detailed information on both the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, and on three local election issues: Bond elections for both the City of Canadian and Fort Elliott CISD, and the election of a new Canadian ISD school board trustee to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Cody Culwell. In addition, we will do our best to answer any questions that we may not have already addressed. To contact us, please email editor@canadianrecord.com. -- LAURIE EZZELL BROWN, EDITOR/PUBLISHER, THE CANADIAN RECORD

WHAT IS ON THE NOVEMBER 4 BALLOT?

For Statewide Voters

• Constitutional Amendment Election

Seventeen Amendments to the State of Texas Constitution are proposed. They involve property tax exemptions, individual rights, judicial conduct, bail, higher education funding and more.

For Hemphill County voters in City of Canadian

• City of Canadian Bond Election

City of Canadian residents will vote for or against a proposed $3.6M project to renovate and modernize City Hall & Municipal Auditorium

For Fort Elliott CISD voters in Wheeler, Gray, Hemphill counties

• Fort Elliott CISD Bond Election

Eligible FECISD voters located in Wheeler, Gray and Hemphill Counties will vote for or against a Proposition A authorizing the District to issue $2 million in bonds for construction, improvement, expansion, renovation and equipment of school facilities and safety and security enhancements in the District. 

• Canadian ISD Board of Trustees Election

Eligible CISD voters located in Hemphill and Lipscomb Counties will vote to fill one vacancy on the board of trustees. The candidates are Heath Prater and Bradley Flynn.
 

KEY DATES TO REMEMBER
in November 4 Election

Monday, October 6
Last Day to Register to Vote

Monday, October 20
First Day of Early Voting (by personal appearance)

Friday, October 24
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (received, not postmarked)

Friday, October 31
Last Day of Early Voting (by personal appearance)

Tuesday, November 4
Election Day (All polling places will be open from 7 am-7 pm)
Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail

POLLING PLACES IN HEMPHILL COUNTY

Precinct 101
Hemphill County Courthouse (Palacio de Justicia de Hemphill)
400 Main St., Meeting Room 202

Precincts 201/202
Fire Station (Estacion de bomberos)
2 Main Street, Canadian

Precincts 301/302/303
Mesa View Senior Living, Heritage Community Center
106 Teas Circle, Canadian

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

https://www.canadianrecord.com/news/november-4-2025-special-election-part-two

https://www.canadianrecord.com/school-news/november-4-2025-special-election-part-three

https://www.canadianrecord.com/school-news/november-4-2025-special-election-part-four

https://www.canadianrecord.com/news/november-4-special-election-part-five