What to Know About Katy Early Voting Starting this Week
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
April 21, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Early voting opens in Katy this tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Katy is a unique city with three counties and depending on where you live, you could have different ballots. Here’s what you need to know about this election.
Early voting opens tomorrow, April 22, 2025 and runs through April 29, 2025. The General Election is May 3, 2025. When voting early, residents have more options on where they go and can expect shorter lines.
This election has two positions for the Katy ISD Board of Trustees in a race that has drawn a lot of attention. City of Katy residents will be voting for Mayor along with a proposition that all former living mayors have actively opposed.
Current incumbent Victor Perez is running against former Katy ISD long-time educator and Cinco Ranch High School principal James Cross for Position 1. For Position 2, incumbent Lance Redmon is being challenged by Tammy Reed and Kris Fields (Write-in Candidate.)
Current City of Katy Mayor William “Dusty” Thiele is running for reelection against challenger Michael Payne.
When to Vote
The City of Katy holds joint elections with Katy ISD. Early voting, which opens Tuesday, is open from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at the following locations.
Early Voting Locations
Leonard Merrell Center
Room 143-144
6301 S. Stadium Lane
Cinco Ranch High School
PAC Lobby
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Morton Ranch High School
Gym Lobby
2100 Franz Road
Paetow High School
Gym Lobby
23111 Stockdick School Road
Seven Lakes High School
Gym Lobby
9251 S. Fry Road
Taylor High School
PAC Lobby
20700 Kingsland Blvd.
In addition to the Katy ISD Board of Trustees Positions 1 and 2, and the City of Katy Mayor, City of Katy residents will also have Charter Amendments A, B, C, D, and E.
Former City of Katy mayors: Skip Connor, Hank Schmidt, Doyle Callender, Don Elder, Fabol Hughes, Chuck Brawner and Bill Hastings have all actively been speaking out about the proposed Charter Amendments. Current Mayor Thiele is also opposed to the amendments.