Fort Worth City Mayor

Fort Worth, TX

City Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

Mattie Parker

Nonpartisan

In office since May 2025

Next Election

May 1, 2027

Filing Window

Jan 13, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027

Term Length

2 years

Salary

$29,000/year

Number of Seats

1

About this position

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • Must be at least 21 years of age // Must be a qualified voter // Must have resided in the state for at least 12 continuous months prior to the election and in the city for at least six months prior to the election

Filing information

Elections office

200 Texas St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: 817-392-6150

Fee & signature requirements

Filing fee of $100. Petition signature requirement of 0.5% of the entire vote cast for mayor in the preceding mayoral election, or twenty-five (25), whichever is greater (signatures only required without fee).

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.

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