Candidate Information Packet

The Candidate Packet listed below outlines all of the information, forms and deadlines that a candidate will need for the upcoming election.  You may click on each item separately or you may download the entire packet here.  Candidates may also pick up an electronic candidate packet with the City Clerk's Office at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.  For more information regarding candidate forms, filings and timelines, please contact the City Clerk at 281-420-6504.

Candidate Packet 

Candidate Memo (PDF)
Baytown Elections FAQs (PDF)
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for a Place on the Ballot (PDF)
Application for a Place on the Ballot (instructions & Form) (PDF)
Candidate Qualifications (PDF)
Mayor's Designee for Filing - City Clerk (PDF)
Notice of Drawing for Place on the Ballot (PDF)
Certificate of Withdrawal (Instructions and Form) (PDF)
Texas Ethics Commission 2020 Filing Schedules (PDF)
Title 15, TX Election Code, Regulation Political Funds and Campaigns (PDF)
Chapter 256, TX Election Code, Regulating Political funds and Campaigns (PDF)
Code of Fair Campaign Practices Form (PDF)
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (PDF)
Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates / Office Holders Who File with a Local Authority (PDF)
City of Baytown Charter (PDF)
City of Baytown Map with Precincts & Districts (city-wide) (PDF) 
Baytown Political Sign Ordinance, Section 118-139 &Map of Political Sign Areas for City Hall (PDF)
Complete 2020 Candidate Packet (PDF)