The City of Winona is a Type A General Law Municipality, as defined by the Local Government Code of the State of Texas. We use an Aldermanic form of government, electing five Aldermen and a Mayor to serve terms of two years.
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Filing Dates and Times: Offices Available - General Election
Start Date: 01/14/2026 Mayor 2026
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday Alderman 2026
*The office will be open until 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026 Alderman 2026
If a candidate ballet drawing for order is needed it will be conducted on February 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Winona City Hall, candidates or representatives do not need to be present for drawing and order will be posted after drawing on this website.
2-49 Application for a Place on the Ballot - General Election
1-20f Internet Posting Requirements
http://www.smith-county.com/233/Current-Election-Information
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http://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/elections/current-election-information
Notice of deadline to file for a place on the ballot
Notice of Draw for Placement on the Ballot
Notice of Deadline to file for a place on the ballot
Unofficial Results June 3rd, 2023
May 6th, 2023 Unofficial results
Notice of Polling Locations, Dates, and Times
Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
Notice of Deadline to file an application for place on the ballot
Certificate of Unopposed Candidates by City Secretary
Ordinance 214 - Declairing Unopposed Candidates
Calendar for Candidates
2-49 Application for a Place on the Ballot - General Election