/elections-2026 Elections 2026 en-US Copyright Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT /education/2026-04-20/2026-school-bond-elections-dallas-isd Dallas ISD’s $6.2 billion bond election — spread over four propositions — is the biggest bond package in Texas history. Arlington and Lancaster ISDs are also holding bond elections on May 2. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT /education/2026-04-20/2026-school-bond-elections-dallas-isd Bill Zeeble /elections-2026/2026-04-20/dallas-county-leaders-expect-smoother-city-school-district-elections-after-chaotic-march-primary Early voting begins Monday for 46 Dallas County city, school district and proposition elections. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:55:00 GMT /elections-2026/2026-04-20/dallas-county-leaders-expect-smoother-city-school-district-elections-after-chaotic-march-primary Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2026-04-19/arlington-election-guide-meet-the-candidates-running-for-district-3-in-the-may-2-council-election In District 3, incumbent Council member Nikkie Hunter will face challenger Kelly Burke in the May 2 council election. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:03:00 GMT /news/2026-04-19/arlington-election-guide-meet-the-candidates-running-for-district-3-in-the-may-2-council-election James Hartley /news/2026-04-19/arlington-election-guide-meet-the-candidates-running-for-district-4-in-the-may-2-council-election Incumbent Andrew Piel has reached his term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace him: Rojo Meixueiruo, Lisa J. Ventura and Tom Ware. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT /news/2026-04-19/arlington-election-guide-meet-the-candidates-running-for-district-4-in-the-may-2-council-election James Hartley /news/2026-04-19/arlington-election-guide-meet-the-candidates-running-for-district-8-in-the-may-2-council-election Incumbent Barbara Odom-Wesley has reached her term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace her: Melody Fowler, Corey Harris and Jason Shelton. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /news/2026-04-19/arlington-election-guide-meet-the-candidates-running-for-district-8-in-the-may-2-council-election James Hartley /news/2026-04-17/frisco-mayor-candidates-talk-about-limiting-public-comment-and-h1-b-visa-controversy-at-forum The four candidates for Frisco mayor — Rod Vilhauer, Shona Sowell, Mark Hill and John Keating — spoke at a candidate forum ahead of the upcoming election. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:11:39 GMT /news/2026-04-17/frisco-mayor-candidates-talk-about-limiting-public-comment-and-h1-b-visa-controversy-at-forum Caroline Love /elections-2026/2026-04-17/paxton-cornyn-poll-republican-primary-runoff-texas-senate-race The new poll, conducted on behalf of Texas Public Opinion Research, shows that even an endorsement by President Donald Trump would not help Cornyn enough to close the gap with Paxton. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:26:07 GMT /elections-2026/2026-04-17/paxton-cornyn-poll-republican-primary-runoff-texas-senate-race Andrew Schneider /elections-2026/2026-04-17/mayoral-forum-turns-personal-as-arlington-candidates-clash-over-debt-housing Incumbent Jim Ross and Steve Cavender sparred over mayor’s IRS tax debt and how to bring affordable housing to the Tarrant County city. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:20:57 GMT /elections-2026/2026-04-17/mayoral-forum-turns-personal-as-arlington-candidates-clash-over-debt-housing Bianca Rodriguez-Mora | Arlington Report /texas-news/2026-04-17/how-to-vote-in-texas-may-2-local-elections Early voting for the May local elections takes place from April 20-28. Election Day is May 2. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2026-04-17/how-to-vote-in-texas-may-2-local-elections Ava Thompson /news/2026-04-16/allen-mayor-race-election-dave-shafer-chris-schulmeister-collin-county-allen-premium-outlets-shooting-nazi-symbol Former council members Dave Shafer and Chris Schulmeister are running for Allen mayor in the upcoming local election. There's also an unopposed city council race. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:50:34 GMT /news/2026-04-16/allen-mayor-race-election-dave-shafer-chris-schulmeister-collin-county-allen-premium-outlets-shooting-nazi-symbol Caroline Love