Time for your voice to be heard – the Dallas City Council election is tomorrow, Saturday May 3.
Whether you’re in District 1, District 3 or District 4, officials are anticipating a low voter turnout. That means, this year more than ever, your vote counts! So, help your favorite candidate win a spot on the council.
Go to the Dallas County Elections website for all district voting centers.
To vote, neighbors must present identification. Acceptable forms of ID include: Texas driver’s license, Texas election identification certificate, Texas personal ID card, Texas handgun license, U.S. military photo ID, U.S. citizenship certificate with photo or U.S. passport.
Here is who is running to represent areas of Oak Cliff:
District 1 (North Oak Cliff)
Jason Vanhof: Small-business owner, first-time candidate.
Chad West (incumbent): First elected in 2019 and seeking a fourth term.
Katrina Whatley: Realtor, first-time candidate.
District 4 (South Oak Cliff)
Kebran Alexander: Previously ran for City Council in 2018.
Avis Hardaman: A teacher, first-time candidate.
Maxie Johnson: Dallas Independent School District board trustee and pastor. Previously ran for City Council in 2021.
District 8 (Far southern Dallas, including Red Bird, Highland Hills)
Lorie Blair: Former city plan commissioner. First-time candidate.
Subrina Lynn Brenham: A tax professional who previously ran for City Council in 2013, 2015, 2021 and 2023.
Davante Peters: Community activist and health store owner who previously ran for City Council in 2019, 2021 and 2023.
Eugene Ralph: A first-time candidate who described himself on his candidate filing application as a low-voltage technician.
Ruth Steward: A retiree who has previously run for City Council in 1999, 2000, and 2005.
Erik Wilson: Served one term on the City Council representing District 8 from 2015 to 2017. He also ran for City Council in 2017 and 2019.
