Here is what Denton residents need to know for early voting in the local May election

Voters in Denton can cast their ballot for the upcoming May 2 local election during the early voting period from April 20-28 with the exception of April 21.

What you need to know

Denton County residents can vote at any of the 42 county voting locations during the early voting period but only at their precinct location between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on election day.

Early voting polling location operating hours vary, according to the Denton County Election Office’s website, and are as follows:

• April 20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• April 22-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• April 27-28, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

For more information about voting early in Denton County, visit www.votedenton.gov/election-day-information/current-and-upcoming-election-information.

On the ballot

There will be five contested races on the ballot in the city of Denton. Those races and candidates are:

Denton City Council, mayor

• Angela Brewer
• Shannon Childs
• Chris Watts
• Brian Beck

Denton City Council, District 1

• Kris Cox
• Michael Herron
• Jordan E. Villarreal

Denton City Council, District 2

• Robert J. Archer III
• Nick Stevens

Denton City Council at-large, Place 5

• George Michael Ferrie Jr.
• Erica Garland
• Caleb Meese

Denton ISD board of trustees, Place 6

• Greg Petolick
• Vicki Byrd

Stay tuned

Community Impact will continue to cover local elections through election night May 2. Visit communityimpact.com/election for the latest local election results.