Burnet election has contested races
The Burnet election in May features contested races for mayor and three at-large City Council seats.
The candidate filing period ended Feb. 14. Here’s who is on the ballot:
Mayor
- Gary Wideman (Incumbent)
- Anthony Francisco (challenger)
- Cliff Hirneisen (challenger)
City Council
(The top three vote-getters will be seated in the three available at-large seats.)
- Ricky Langley (incumbent)
- Joyce Laudenschlager (incumbent)
- Tres Clinton (incumbent)
- Dennis Langley (challenger)
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU VOTE:
Election Day is May 3, 2025. Early voting runs from April 22-29. The deadline to register to vote in the Burnet city election is April 3. More information on voting procedures, including polling locations, can be found on the Burnet County Election webpage.
To register to vote or for more information on voting qualifications and requirements in Texas, visit the Texas Secretary of State Voter Information page.
View the District Voting Map for the city of Burnet here.
Burnet mayor and councilors are elected to two-year terms and may serve no more than three consecutive terms.
The Burnet City Council acts as the governing authority for the city, establishing policies, approving budgets, and advocating for residents’ needs.