2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Bill Thurlow holds a Bachelor of Arts in information technology from the University of Texas at Dallas. He lives in Bedford, Texas.

Bill works as a project manager at Canadian Aviation Electronics. He previously worked at the Sabre Corporation.

Bill Thurlow's campaign for Bedford city council member.

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Bill's campaign for the Bedford City Council is his first run for public office.

As of March 20, 2026, Bill Thurlow did not have a website or any information online.

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Bill has not previously held or run for elected office.

As of March 20, 2026, Bill Thurlow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Shelly Lemman is a mother of five and a proud member of Rotary.

Shelly is a business owner and workforce development professional. She connects Texans with disabilities to meaningful employment.

Shelly is currently a member of the Bedford City Council.

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Supports expanding workforce training opportunities.

Will champion business-friendly policies that give businesses confidence to invest and grow in Bedford

Support strategic redevelopment of aging commercial areas to keep Bedford’s corridors vibrant and competitive.

- Supports expanding workforce training opportunities.
- Will champion business-friendly policies that give businesses confidence to invest and grow in Bedford
- Support strategic redevelopment of aging commercial areas to keep Bedford’s corridors vibrant and competitive.

As of March 20, 2026, Shelly Lemman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports full funding and staffing for police and fire.

Advocates for competitive retention of high-quality public safety professionals.

- Supports full funding and staffing for police and fire.
- Advocates for competitive retention of high-quality public safety professionals.

Supports continued, responsible investment in Bedford’s roads, utilities, and public spaces.

- Supports continued, responsible investment in Bedford’s roads, utilities, and public spaces.

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- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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