Filing for a place on the ballot

If you are running for public office in Texas, the office you are seeking will dictate the jurisdiction (political entity) where you must go to file for a place on the ballot:  

• Individuals who want to run for a Federal, State or County office representing one of the two major political parties must file for a place on the ballot at the headquarters of their preferred party:

http://www.harriscountygop.com/

Harris County Republican Party

3311 Richmond, Suite 218
Houston, Texas 77098 - 713-838-7900 - FAX 713-838-7901

http://www.hcdp.org/

Harris County Democratic Party
1445 North Loop West
(East of IBEW Bldg.)
Suite 110
Houston, TX 77008

Phone: 713-802-0085
Fax: 713-802-2082
email: hcdp@hcdp.org

• Individuals who want to run for a Federal or State office as Independent candidates must file for a place with the Secretary of State:

http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/index.shtml

Texas Secretary of State:

Elections Division

Secretary of State

P.O. Box 12060

Austin, Texas 78711-2060

Phone Numbers

1.800.252.VOTE (8683)

512.463.5650

• Individuals who want to run for a County office as Independent candidates must file for a place on the ballot with the Harris County Judge:

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett

1001 Preston, Suite 911 Houston, Texas 77002

Phone: 713-755-4000

Fax: 713-755-8379

• Individuals who want to run for a school board, municipal or city position must file for a place on the ballot with the designated authority in those jurisdictions. For example, in the City of Houston, that authority would be the City Secretary.