The city of Azle, the town of Lakeside and the city of Pelican Bay will not hold elections this May because there are no contested races in any of the jurisdictions.
Because longtime Azle Mayor Alan Brundrett is not running for re-election this year, mayor pro tem Randa Goode has filed for a guaranteed spot as Azle’s new mayor. Azle City Council Place 3 Stacy Peek and Place 6 Brian Conner have also filed to remain in their current seats. Newcomer Josh Berry received no challenges in taking Goode’s previous Place 4 position.
Incumbent Lakeside Mayor Pat Jacobs, council member Place 2 Ben Forehand and council member Place 4 Amy Robinson will not have to fight to keep their seats for another term.
Pelican Bay council member Place 3 Tracy Melton, Place 4 Matt Gassen and Place 5 Kathy Bender will also retain their seats on the city council; each will be up for reelection in May 2027.
Texas law allows certain political subdivisions below the county level to cancel their elections only if all candidates are running unopposed. Once the election date has passed, candidates are considered to be “elected” to another term.
