Wednesday, Dec. 27 is the last day to apply to be put on the ballot for an upcoming special election in South Padre Island.

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The race is for the Council Member Place 5 seat. Eva Jean Dalton who held the position recently passed away.

Anyone interested in running for the position has until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The special election is set for Feb. 3.