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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.

Early voting begins Monday for 46 Dallas County city, school district and proposition elections.

Incumbent Jim Ross faces challenges from Steve Cavender, Shaun Mallory and Hunter Crow.

In District 3, incumbent Council member Nikkie Hunter will face challenger Kelly Burke 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.

Incumbent Rebecca Boxall is seeking a third and final term representing Arlington's District 5. She faces challenger Brittney Garcia-Dumas.

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.

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.

Incumbent Jim Ross and Steve Cavender sparred over mayor’s IRS tax debt and how to bring affordable housing to the Tarrant County city.

Early voting for the May local elections takes place from April 20-28. Election Day is May 2.

Leininger will return to the agency on May 4, just after three cities are set to hold withdrawal elections.

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.