Running for Office

Per state law, the City Secretary’s Office accepts applications from qualified persons interested in running for elected office during the filing period.

Elected Officers

OfficeTerm Expires (per live site)
Mayor Claud JordanMay 2028
Councilmember Rocky Hawkins (Mayor Pro Tem)May 2028
Councilmember Brandon DechertMay 2028
Councilmember Robert KimbroughMay 2027
Councilmember Christopher McLachlanMay 2027
Councilmember (TBD)May 2027

Candidate Eligibility Requirements

  • At least 18 years old as of the date of application
  • A citizen of the United States
  • A qualified voter of the City, registered with an effective registration in Ingram
  • A City resident for at least one year immediately before the election
  • Not delinquent on taxes owed to the City
  • Not otherwise disqualified from serving on the City Council by law

Application & Filing Period

Qualified persons may file as candidates during the filing period, 8 AM–Noon and 1:30–5 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), at the City Secretary’s Office, City Hall, 230 Hwy 39, Ingram, TX 78025.

May, 2027 General ElectionDate
First day to file an application for a place on the ballotTBD
Last day to file an application for a place on the ballotTBD