Mayor Parker announced that she will seek a third term on Thursday. The city doesn’t have term limits for its mayor.
FORT WORTH, Texas — On Thursday, Mayor Mattie Parker announced she will officially seek a third term as Fort Worth’s leader.
Mayor Parker confirmed her intent to run to WFAA in October following her State of the City address, but Thursday’s announcement made the move official.
Parker is currently in the final months of her second term as Fort Worth mayor. She assumed office on June 15, 2021, succeeding five-term Mayor Betsy Price after a runoff win against Deborah Price . She was re-elected in 2023 with 70% of the vote.
Fort Worth mayors serve two-year terms with elections held every odd year. Fort Worth doesn’t have term limits for its mayor.
The deadline to file for the election is February 14, 2025, and the general election will be held on May 3, 2025.
“Three and a half years ago I ran for Mayor because this is our home and the city we love. David and I are raising our family here, building our careers here, and feel strongly that this is our season to give back to our city,” Parker said in a statement. “My work as your Mayor is not done, and I’m more energized and excited than ever about what’s to come.”