Kejal Patel

Kejal Patel

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Irving City Council Place 3

Elections and appointments

Next election

May 2, 2026

Personal

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Kejal Patel is running for election to the Irving City Council to represent Place 3 in Texas. Patel is on the ballot in the general election on May 2, 2026.^[source]

Patel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kejal Patel's career experience includes working as a business owner.

Elections

2026

See also: City elections in Irving, Texas (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on May 2, 2026.

General election for Irving City Council Place 3

Incumbent Abdul Khabeer (Nonpartisan), Tammam Alwan (Nonpartisan), and Kejal Patel (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Irving City Council Place 3 on May 2, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Abdul Khabeer (Nonpartisan)
		Tammam Alwan (Nonpartisan)
		Kejal Patel (Nonpartisan)

---

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined.
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia is gathering information about candidate endorsements. To send us an endorsement, click here.

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Kejal Patel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Patel's responses.

Expand all | Collapse all

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Kejal Patel, a proud resident of Irving, A mother, a business owner and a dedicated community leader. My role as a mother of two children and a caregiver of my mother in law gives me a front row seat to the challenges of our community. For years I have been actively involved in our community listening to families, supporting local businesses, and working to make our neighborhoods stronger. My story is rooted in hard work, perseverance and a deep commitment to serving this community- not just in words, but through action. As a business owner, I manage daily operations, budgets and teams. I am accountable, reliable, and efficient in making decisions that impact people's lives. I will serve with the same integrity and resourcefulness on the city council. My leadership is not from grand titles or ivy league education but from lived experience managing a multi-generational household, a family, and hospitality business. I am not afraid to ask tough questions, demand transparency and stand up for what is right. I will listen, I will lead and I will deliver. I want to help build an Irving that is safe, compassionate and fiercely focused on its residents.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Neighborhood safety isn't just a talking point for me- it is my absolute top priority. That means taking a firm stance on short term rental that bring disruption to our quiet neighborhoods. We must ensure our law enforcement officer and firefighters have the resources they need to keep our families, schools and streets safe.
• A truly strong city is also a compassionate one. We need to support our animal services and their collaboration with local rescue missions. I strongly oppose the practice of euthanizing animals simply due to lack of space or resources. We can and we must do better for our Animals. But this compassion must also extend to our fellow residents. Through my own volunteer work with local charities I have seen the incredible life changing impact these organizations have on the ground. Instead of relying solely on city contributions, we must empower and support our local non-profits to take the lead in caring for homeless individuals, providing them with real help, resources and dignity.
• The greatest need is for the city council to listen to its residents. I also believe strongly in listening to our residents. Our City Council should be keenly aware of the difference between listening and just hearing. I will make myself accessible, engage regularly with the community, and ensure that decisions at City Hall reflect the real concerns of district-3 families and not just rapid development goals. Irving's diversity is our greatest strength and I am committed to representing every single voice in district 3. Let's work together to make our home the best it can be.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about housing affordability and social justice. We need a variety of housing options for all income levels. For nearly a decade Irving has lacked the voice and perspective of women. It is time to bring balance, representation and unique approach to leadership. I'm running because I want every resident no matter their background to feel heard, represented and supported. Transparency builds trust and trust is essential for a strong and united community. I am committed to making sure that every voice matters, every dollar is accounted for, and every decision is made with fairness and integrity.

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

See also

2026 Elections

What's on the ballot? U.S. Congress U.S. Congress special elections State executives State legislatures State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Election analysis hub

Government

Who represents me? U.S. Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards

Newsletters

The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Day Robe & Gavel Union Station

External links

Search Google News for this topic

Candidate

Irving City Council Place 3

Website

Facebook

Footnotes

2026 Municipal Elections

Local Elections

Municipal Government • Local Courts • School Boards • Local Ballot Measures

Ballotpedia Coverage

Federal Politics • State Politics • Local Politics • Public Policy • Influencers