The Dallas City Council voted 15-0 on Wednesday to move municipal elections from May to November of odd-numbered years

Citing dismal voter turnout during May municipal elections, and strong voter support of a similar question last fall, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved moving city elections to November in odd number years.

The vote ends the practice of holding city elections in May, followed by a state election in November, as was done this year.

Voter turnout for the municipal election on May 3, which included 14 council members, was just over 8% according to Dallas County Elections.

The election held on November 4, which included 17 proposed constitutional amendments, generated 16% turnout.

District 1 council member Chad West said the vote will help Dallas move away from

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