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It's a public activity that few of the general public witness: Candidates drawing for their places on the ballot for an election.
Farmers Branch held their drawing Feb. 19. Carrollton held theirs on Feb. 20. Addison's drawing was Monday, Feb. 23.
Mayoral candidate Rink Desai pulled his number first because he was the first to file his application, followed by Jaime Rivas. Mayor Terry Lynne was not in attendance, but won the first spot on the ballot, followed by by Desai and Rivas.
City Council District 2 candidates Tina Bennett-Burton and Brenda Brodrick were both in attendance. Bennett-Burton won the first spot on the ballot, with Brodrick second.
Drawings for a place on the ballot are open to the public, and a unique way to see a bit of what happens behind the scenes.
April 2 is the last day to register to vote for the May 2 election. Early voting will begin on April 20.
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