Petition process
This is how you can help
Why Petitions Are Required
Texas law requires independent candidates for Justice of the Peace to collect a set number of valid voter signatures in order to appear on the general election ballot.
Signing the petition does not mean you are voting for the candidate — it only allows the candidate’s name to appear on the ballot so voters may have a choice.
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Who May Sign
To sign the petition, you must:
• Be registered to vote in Kinney County
• Not have voted in a party primary or runoff for this office during the current election cycle
• Sign in person on an official petition form
Only original, handwritten signatures on the official form may be counted.
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What Signing Means
Signing the petition means:
• You are allowing an independent candidate to appear on the ballot
• You are not pledging your vote
• You are not joining any political party
It simply supports ballot access and voter choice.
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Where & When to Sign
Petition signing locations, dates, and times will be posted on this page and shared by email as they are scheduled.
You may also request a petition signing by contacting the campaign directly.
Register to vote
If you are not yet registered, you must register before you can sign.
Texas Voter Registration
Official Texas Voter Registration Page:
https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/
You may register if you:
• Are a U.S. citizen
• Are a resident of the county
• Are 18 years old (or will be by Election Day)
• Are not currently serving a felony sentence
Texas requires paper voter registration forms — online registration is not available.
Kinney County Voter Registrar (County Clerk):
https://www.kinneycounty.net/page/kinney.Elections
You can download the voter registration form here:
