The Brief

Dallas City Council elections for mayor and council members will now be held in November of odd-numbered years.

The change, approved by the city council, aims to boost low voter turnout and save the city nearly a half-million dollars in election costs.

Residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of the change in 2024, but the council is just now acting on it.

DALLAS - Dallas residents will now elect new leaders in November instead of May.

The goal is to increase voter turnout and reduce the expenses for holding multiple elections.

What we know:

In November 2024, residents voted overwhelmingly for the change. But the city council had to take the final step to make it happen.

On Wednesday, the council approved plans to hold mayoral and Dallas City Council elections in Novembe

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