Candidate Information Guide: How to Participate in Faces of Grand Prairie’s 2026 Election Coverage

A comprehensive guide for submitting press releases, interviews, campaign videos, and forum update requests for the 2026 election cycle.

Faces of Grand Prairie provides neutral and nonpartisan opportunities for candidates to share information with the Grand Prairie community during the 2026 election cycle. This process is open to candidates running for any office whose district includes Grand Prairie residents. Our goal is to offer equal-access information while maintaining fairness, transparency, and neutrality across all election-related coverage.

Below is a detailed overview of how candidates may submit materials for consideration.

Press Releases

Candidates may submit press releases at any time during the 2026 election cycle, and there is no limit on the number of releases a campaign may submit. Press releases are reviewed for accuracy, relevance, and community interest. While publication is not guaranteed, every submitted release will be considered as part of Faces of Grand Prairie’s editorial process to support balanced and informative news reporting.

All press releases should be emailed directly to facesofgrandprairie@gmail.com.

Requests for Interviews

Faces of Grand Prairie will begin conducting candidate interviews on January 1. Candidates who submit the request form will be notified when scheduling opens, along with instructions for selecting an interview time. All interviews will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis, and availability may be limited.

Faces of Grand Prairie will offer two interview formats:

• Recorded video interviews

• Written question-and-answer spotlights

All interviews will follow a consistent question structure to ensure fairness for all legally filed candidates. Every published interview will include the required neutrality disclaimer.

Requests for Public Forum Updates

Faces of Grand Prairie will host a 2026 Candidate Forum. Planning for this event is currently underway. At this time, candidates may use the request form only to receive updates about the forum. Once details are finalized—including format, timeline, and participation procedures—candidates who expressed interest will be notified.

Equal opportunity will be provided to all legally filed candidates once participation procedures are released.

Requests to Share Political Ads or Candidate Videos

Faces of Grand Prairie will offer one complimentary campaign video publication for any legally filed candidate who requests it. Videos must be created and produced by the candidate or the candidate’s official campaign and must comply with the Texas Campaign Laws and Platform Requirements listed below.

Videos may be submitted either as a published YouTube link or as a file shared through Google Drive that can be embedded in a website post. Approved videos will be published on the Local Elections Channel at facesofgrandprairie.org, emailed to all newsletter subscribers, and shared across Faces of Grand Prairie’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X.

This complimentary distribution is limited to one video per campaign during the 2026 cycle. Because Faces of Grand Prairie operates with limited staffing during election season, additional promotional requests will be considered only as capacity allows and are not guaranteed. All published videos will include the required neutrality disclaimer and do not signify an endorsement.

Faces of Grand Prairie will not share candidate-submitted content that targets, attacks, or disparages another candidate. Promotional submissions must focus solely on the submitting candidate’s own message. This policy applies only to promotional materials; Faces of Grand Prairie retains full editorial discretion to independently report on any newsworthy developments, including campaign-related conflicts or issues.

Texas Campaign Law Requirements for Video Ads

These standards come directly from the Texas Election Code and apply to all political advertising, including campaign videos:

1. Required Political Advertising Disclosure
   Videos must clearly identify who paid for and authorized the content (“Political advertising paid for by…”).

2. No Misleading Endorsements or Affiliations
   Videos may not imply support or endorsement by any individual, organization, governmental body, or by Faces of Grand Prairie.

3. No Impersonation or Misrepresentation
   Videos may not impersonate another candidate, use misleading titles, or otherwise misrepresent endorsements or roles.

4. No Use of Public Funds or Government Resources
   Videos may not be created using government staff, equipment, facilities, or publicly funded resources.

5. No Misuse of Government Seals or Insignia
   Videos may not use city seals, district logos, law enforcement badges, or other official insignia in a way that implies government approval.

Faces of Grand Prairie Platform Requirements for Video Ads

These standards ensure neutrality, fairness, and editorial integrity:

6. Videos Must Be Produced by the Candidate’s Official Campaign
   Content created by PACs, third parties, supporters, or outside organizations will not be accepted.

7. No Negative Campaigning
   Videos must focus solely on the candidate’s own message. Videos attacking or targeting another candidate will not be published.

8. Candidate-Only Submissions
   Videos must pertain only to the candidate submitting them. Content about other races or unrelated candidates will not be accepted.

9. Compliance Responsibility
   Candidates are solely responsible for ensuring their submissions comply with all Texas campaign laws and Faces of Grand Prairie requirements. Faces of Grand Prairie may decline to publish any video that appears to violate these standards.

Neutrality Statement

By submitting materials, candidates acknowledge that Faces of Grand Prairie does not endorse or oppose any political candidate or campaign. All election-related content published by Faces of Grand Prairie will include the appropriate neutrality disclaimer. All candidates will be treated equally within the limits of available resources and production capacity.

To submit your materials for the 2026 election cycle, please complete the Faces of Grand Prairie Candidate Submission Request Form at the link below:
Candidate Submission Request Form

Faces of Grand Prairie remains committed to providing voters with clear, accessible, and nonpartisan information throughout the 2026 election cycle. These guidelines ensure that every legally filed candidate has a fair opportunity to participate while preserving the integrity and neutrality of the platform. We appreciate your commitment to serving the Grand Prairie community and look forward to supporting an informed and engaged electorate.