Voter Guide

Fort Worth and Arlington voter guide: Bond proposals, city council and school candidates

Early voting for the March 1 Democratic and Republican primaries begins Monday and runs through Feb. 25.
Early voting for the March 1 Democratic and Republican primaries begins Monday and runs through Feb. 25. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Voter guide

Fort Worth and Arlington city and school board voter guide.


It’s time to head to the polls, as early voting for the May 7 city and school board elections begins Monday, April 25.

In Fort Worth, the city is asking voters to approve $560 million in bonds for roads, parks, and police and fire safety improvements. The District 4 council seat is also open after Cary Moon resigned to run for state office. Fort Worth school district voters will be filling two seats on the school board. In Arlington, two seats are open on the City Council and the school board.

If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two will advance to a runoff on June 18.

The Star-Telegram sent questionnaires to candidates in the Fort Worth and Arlington races.

Fort Worth-Arlington races

Texas propositions explained

Fort Worth bond proposals and charter amendments explained

Fort Worth City Council District 4 candidates

Fort Worth school board District 1 candidates

Fort Worth school board District 4 candidates

Arlington City Council District 6 candidates

Arlington City Council District 7 candidates

Arlington school board Seat 4 candidates

Arlington school board Seat 5 candidates

Star-Telegram Editorial Board endorsements

Time to vote: Here’s our recommendation on Texas taxes, Fort Worth roads and more

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Should Fort Worth voters give mayor, council big pay raises? Here’s our recommendation

North/east Fort Worth district has 4 choices for City Council. Here’s our recommendation

Experience matters in this race for Fort Worth school board District 1. Here’s our recommendation

Fort Worth ISD needs strong, steady trustee in southeast District 4. Here’s our recommendation

Here’s our recommendation for a fresh face on the Arlington City Council in District 6

In Arlington City Council District 7 race, one candidate’s experience clearly stands out

Eleanor Dearman
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Eleanor (Elly) Dearman is a Texas politics and government reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She’s based in Austin, covering the Legislature and its impact on North Texas. She grew up in Denton and has been a reporter for more than six years. Support my work with a digital subscription
David Silva Ramirez
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
David Silva Ramirez was a racial equity reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram until 2023. He was raised in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Voter guide

Fort Worth and Arlington city and school board voter guide.