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City of Odessa Proposition W: charter amendment on election dates (Section 49)

On the ballot in
City of Odessa
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Date of election: Shall Section 49 of the City of Odessa Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that City of Odessa elections shall take place on a uniform election date as required by Texas law?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote amends Section 49 so city elections are held on a uniform election date as Texas law requires.

A “No” vote means

A no vote leaves Section 49 of the charter unchanged.

Sources

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