Registration deadline for upcoming city & school elections is looming

Hockley County Election Administrator Jody Rose reminds all eligible county voters to make sure they are registered to vote by Thursday, April 6th in to be able to vote in the May 6th city and school elections across Hockley County.

The City of Levelland will have a street maintenance sales tax election, the City of Sundown will have a Property Tax Reduction Election while Smyer, Ropes and Anton ISD’s will all host trustee elections on May 6th. Early voting for all elections will begin on Monday, April 24th and continue through Tuesday, May 2nd.

“If you are not already registered to vote in the upcoming elections – there is still time! Submit your voter registration application to the Hockley County Election office at 911 Austin Street in Levelland. The office is open 9:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.” If you are already registered and need to update your address, this will also need to be done by April 6th, to take effect for the May 6th election.

Voters who vote by mail are also reminded that a new Ballot By Mail application must be submitted each year. The deadline to submit a ballot by mail application for the May 6th election is April 25th at 5:00 pm.