What to know before heading to the polls May 2 in The Woodlands area

Residents will see Shenandoah council Positions 1 and 5 on the ballot along with the race for mayor, according to the city of Shenandoah’s election website. Incumbent Ron Raymaker is not seeking reelection for Position 1.

For the mayoral race, candidates are:

• John Escoto, incumbent
• Ron Raymaker

• Gary Henson
• Ernest N. Sumrall

• Frank Robinson, incumbent
• David Teague

Residents will see Oak Ridge North City Council Places 1 and 2 on the ballot, along with the race for mayor. City Council incumbents Rick Moffatt and Alex Jones are running uncontested, according to the city of Oak Ridge North’s election website.

For the mayoral race, candidates are:

• Paul Bond, incumbent
• Russell S. Dudley

Brandon Creighton vacated the seat after being named the chancellor and CEO of the Texas Tech University System. Candidates for the District 4 seat are:

• Ron Angeletti (D)
• Brett W. Ligon (R)

May 2: election day and the last day to receive ballot by mail (or May 4 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election on election day)