Another election already? It feels like we just wrapped up the primaries! But yes, the May General Elections are just around the corner—and they’re just as important. Make sure you’re ready to participate!
School Board Elections and City of Pearland Elections are right around the corner.
When Can You Vote?
City of Pearland Early Voting Dates and Hours:
| April 20, 2026 | Open 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
| April 21, 2026 | Closed San Jacinto Day |
| April 22-25, 2026 | Open 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
| April 27-28, 2026 | Open 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
City of Pearland Election Day Hours
| May 2, 2026 | Open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Who can vote?
Registered voters will be able to participate in the City Pearland elections if they reside within the City Limits.
Voters that reside in an Extra Territorial Jurisdiction District (ETJ) will not be able to participate in City of Pearland elections.
Note: For residents in ETJ’s, there is a Voluntary Annexation Procedure to begin the process of formal annexation with the city independent of the current election. Only land owners can start the annexation process by requesting annexation when the area is not already covered by an existent annexation agreement.
All voters, regardless of ETJ designation are able to participate in the School Board elections for the are they are zoned to. Registered voters will be able to participate in the School Board elections based on their zoning. See the Pearland School District boundary map here.
What’s on the Ballot?
The City of Pearland, Alvin ISD, and Pearland ISD will have elections in May.
The Pearland Democrats will host a digital Q&A featuring all candidates in contested races for Alvin ISD, Pearland ISD, and the City of Pearland that will be posted on our website. We will also share the Brazoria County Democratic Party’s official endorsements once they are announced.
We will solicit candidates later in March and post responses the week of April 13th.
Alvin ISD School Board Election
Position 6
Position 7
See our Alvin ISD School Board Candidate Q&A here.
Pearland ISD School Board Election
Position 1
Position 2
City of Pearland General Election
Mayor Election
Councilmember No. 3
Note: Councilmember No. 7 and Special Election for Councilmember No. 2 are unopposed.
City of Pearland Special Election (Civil Service Law and City Charter)
Civil Service Resolution (English) (Spanish)
What a Yes Vote means:
Pearland Fire Department becomes a Chapter 143 Civil Service department and hiring, promotions, discipline, and appeals follow state law; a Civil Service Commission is created; management flexibility decreases but procedural protections increase.
What a No Vote means:
Pearland keeps its current non‑civil‑service system. City retains local control over HR policies, discipline, and promotions; no Civil Service Commission.
Charter Amendment Resolution (English) (Spanish)
What a Yes Vote means:
The current Charter language requiring public notices be communicated by a designated newspaper will be removed and public notice requirements for the city would solely be dictated by Texas State Law and local ordinances.
What a No Vote means:
A No vote means that the city will at a minimum be required to continue public notices via a designated newspaper independent of state law changes. The city would still have the ability to provide notices digitally or otherwise but they must be in addition to the current newspaper requirements.
