candidate filing

The local political season kicks off next Wednesday, January 14, when candidates may officially begin filing for seats on the City Council and school and hospital boards. Aspirants for public office will have their choice of ten open seats which will be decided in May 2, 2026 elections. 

The deadline to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5 pm.

Details about filing and eligibility for openings on each board are as follows:

Canadian City Council

Candidate filing is underway for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 3 city council, hospital, and school board elections. To date, The Record has received notification from three candidates: Ashton Macias and Bryan Bartlett have each filed for re-election to the Canadian ISD Board of Trustees, while Travis Macias has filed as a candidate for the Hemphill County Hospital District Board of Directors.

Filing ends on Friday, Feb. 14, at 5 pm. Details about filing and eligibility for each governmental entity are as follows:

Candidate filing is underway for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 4 city council and hospital, school and groundwater district board elections.