The Woodlands Election Voting Information

**The Woodlands Township Election Approaches: Directors to be Chosen for Key Board Positions**

The Woodlands Township residents are preparing to head to the polls to elect two new members to the Township Board of Directors. On Saturday, May 4, voters will choose who fills Position 1 and Position 2, critical roles that shape the community’s future. The Woodlands Township, a special purpose district, functions as the primary governmental entity providing municipal-type services, including parks and recreation, solid waste services, covenant enforcement, public safety contracts, and economic development initiatives for the master-planned community. The directors, elected at-large, oversee the Township’s budget, policies, and strategic direction, directly impacting the quality of life for residents.

For Position 1, three candidates are vying for the seat: Richard Franks, Brad Bailey, and Craig Mares. The race for Position 2 features Jonathan Fredrics and Cindy Bass. All candidates are campaigning on various platforms, often addressing themes such as fiscal responsibility, traffic management, maintaining public safety, and preserving the community’s unique amenities. Registered voters living within The Woodlands Township, encompassing parts of both Montgomery and Harris counties, are eligible to cast their ballots.

Early voting offers residents a convenient opportunity to participate, beginning on Monday, April 22, and continuing through Tuesday, April 30. There will be no early voting on Sunday, April 28. Weekday early voting hours from April 22 to April 26 will be from 8 AM to 5 PM. On Saturday, April 27, polls will extend their hours from 7 AM to 7 PM. Following the Sunday closure, early voting resumes with extended hours from 7 AM to 7 PM on both Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30.

Multiple early voting locations are available to residents. In Montgomery County, voters can visit The Woodlands Township building at 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, the South Montgomery County Community Center at 2235 Lake Robbins Dr, the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center at 1300 Riley Fuzzel Rd in Spring, or the new North Montgomery County Community Center at 600 Grand Central Park Blvd in Conroe. Additionally, any other designated Montgomery County early voting site can be utilized. Harris County residents can cast their early ballots at the Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St in Tomball, or any other Harris County early voting location.

On Election Day, Saturday, May 4, polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM. However, voters must cast their ballots at their specific precinct polling location within either Montgomery County or Harris County. To find your designated precinct, residents are encouraged to visit the Township website at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/vote or use the “My Voter Portal” available at www.votetexas.gov by entering their address.

Both the Montgomery County and Harris County Elections Administrators are responsible for managing the ballots and voting equipment, ensuring a fair and efficient process for this important local election. Residents are encouraged to research the candidates and their platforms to make informed decisions that will impact the future governance of The Woodlands.