Irving’s at-large voting system, which is open for residents to vote for all candidates, has been divided into six single-member voting districts. Only residents living within a specified district’s boundaries will be able to vote for candidates who run for a seat in his/her respective district. Single-member districts include Places 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Two city council seats, Places 2 and 8, as well as the mayor’s seat, will remain at-large, meaning any Irving resident may vote for the position.

The changes follow an ongoing exchange between city leaders and federal court. City representatives have been in communication and full cooperation with the federal court to ensure that the district redesign is in compliance with the Voting Rights Act.

This year, council seats for Places 1, 2 and 7 are up for election. Places 1 and 7 are single-member districts and Place 2 remains at-large. Interested Irving residents may pick up a filing packet at the City Secretary’s Office on the fourth floor at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. For questions about the election process, call the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493.

A PDF of the new voting districts may be found here.

Source: City of Irving