2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Chad Wester is originally from Ennis, Texas. He received his associate's degree in applied sciences from Navarro College and his bachelor's degree in design and applied arts from East Texas A&M. He lives with his wife, Elizabeth. 

Chad is the fire marshal for the City of Ennis.

Chad currently works as a fire marshal for SAFEbuilt, a community development services firm, and as a fire protection instructor at Navarro College. He has previously worked as fire marshal and emergency medical technician (EMT) for the Ennis Fire Department

Chad previously ran in a special election for Ennis mayor pro tempore in 2026 but did not win.

Chad Wester (Ennis Mayor Pro Tempore, Texas, candidate 2026)

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Jan 31 Special Election - Official Website for the City of Ennis, Texas

As of March 25, 2026, Chad Wester did not have a website or any information online.

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Chad Wester

As of March 25, 2026, Chad Wester’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Chazzy Bailey

Graham Shirley

Espedal announces Mayor Pro Tem bid - Ennis News

David Espedal is from Ennis, Texas. He graduated from Ennis High School. David is married and has two children. 

David currently works in construction in Ennis.

David Espedal is currently Mayor Pro Tem representing the City of Ennis. He was elected in 2026 and is serving his first term.

David currently serves as the Mayor Pro Tem in the City of Ennis. He was elected in 2026.

Supports grant programs to support small businesses in improving their storefronts.

- Supports grant programs to support small businesses in improving their storefronts.

As of March 25, 2026, David Espedal did not have a website or any information online.

Supports investment in public infrastructure, street, and transportation improvements.

- Supports investment in public infrastructure, street, and transportation improvements.

David Espedal

David Espedal is originally from Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School. He is married and has two children and lives in Ennis. 

David currently serves as mayor pro tem in the City of Ennis. He was first elected in a March 2026 special election.  

- Support investment in public infrastructure, street, and transportation improvements.

David Espedal is from Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School. He is married and has two children.

David currently runs Espedal Design Construct, a custom home building company in Ennis.

David is currently mayor pro tem representing the City of Ennis. He was elected in a March 2026 special election and is seeking a full three-year term.  

- Supports the Kaufman Facade Grant Program, which offers matching funds to help small businesses improve their storefronts.

- Calls infrastructure "a foundation for opportunity to be a city that is ready for business" and commits to making sure that transportation improvement projects move forward efficiently.

David Espedal is originally from Ennis, Texas. He graduated from Ennis High School. 

David currently works as the owner of Espedal Design Construct, a custom home building company in Ennis.

David is currently Mayor Pro Tem representing the City of Ennis. He was elected in 2026 to fill a vacancy and seeking reelection for a full three-year term.  

David Espedal is originally from Ennis, Texas. 

David is the owner of Espedal Design Construct, a custom home building company in Ennis.

David is currently Mayor Pro Tem representing the City of Ennis. He was elected in 2026 and is serving his first term.

As of March 25, 2026, David Espedal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Trevor Wilhoite lives with his wife, and they have three daughters. 

Trevor is currently an account manager at Andrews Distributing. 

Trevor Wilhoite previously ran for Ennis mayor in 2020, for city commissioner in 2024, and for Ennis Mayor Pro Tempore in a special election on January 31, 2026, but did not win.

Trevor Wilhoite (Ennis Mayor Pro Tempore, Texas, candidate 2026)

Ennis Mayor Pro Tem race set after filing deadline closes | Local News

Trevor previously ran for Ennis mayor in 2020, for city commissioner in 2024, and for Ennis Mayor Pro Tempore in a special election on January 31, 2026, but did not win.

As of March 25, 2026, Trevor Wilhoite did not have a website or any information online.

Supports accountability, accessibility, and long-term community involvement, emphasizing commitment to local families through leadership in youth sports.

Committed to local families through youth sports leadership, accessibility, and long-term community involvement.

- Committed to local families through youth sports leadership, accessibility, and long-term community involvement.

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Trevor Wilhoite

As of March 25, 2026, Trevor Wilhoite’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Milan Parker

- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

Head of the executive office in each city.

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