Four candidates are running for three seats on the Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 dais of five this November.
Harris County ESD 9 serves as a political subdivision and taxing entity that supports fire suppression and emergency medical service operations for the Cy-Fair Fire Department.
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Harris County ESD 9 commissioner elections are not administered as individual positions or places on the board. The three candidates who receive the most votes will serve four-year terms on the Harris County ESD 9 Board, according to Chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Early voting begins Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Election day is Nov. 3 and polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Registered voters can cast their ballots at any polling location during early voting and on election day.
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