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November 3, 2026 Election: What’s on the Ballot?
Early voting runs October 19–30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Find voting locations and hours at Collin County Elections.
Your choices depend on your registered address. View your official sample ballot using the county’s address search or precinct lookup. It lists the candidates and exact ballot language for your districts.
Collin County bond propositions
Voters decide each proposition separately. Bonds are borrowed money repaid with interest; the ballot describes a tax sufficient to pay them.
- Proposition A — $296.5 million: Court, detention and related facilities.
- Proposition B — $475 million: Non-tolled roads and bridges.
- Proposition C — $6 million: Parks and open space.
- Proposition D — $40 million: Elections and records storage facility.
County bond information · Official election notices
Other local decisions
- Collin College district: Proposition A asks eligible district voters to decide on $600 million in bonds for workforce training and academic facilities.
- McKinney ISD: Proposition A is a school tax-rate question; B through E are separate bond questions for school facilities, instructional technology, the training pool and stadium facilities. District bond details.
- Other cities and districts: Local ballots may include city council or school board races and measures such as Anna street bonds, Wylie bonds and a Plano venue proposal. These do not appear on every ballot.
Voters also choose candidates for federal, state and county offices, courts and applicable district races. Consult your sample ballot for the complete list. Checked October 27, 2026.
News, local events, and public meetings for Collin County. This roundup was compiled October 27, 2026. Confirm details with organizers before publishing or attending.
Election information
Early voting for the November 3 election ends October 30. Find polling locations, hours, sample ballots and election notices at Collin County Elections. Election Day polls are scheduled to be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Your ballot depends on your registered address.
Community events
The following events appeared in the earlier roundup. Check the Visit McKinney calendar for current details, times, admission and registration.
- October 29: Halloween Touch-A-Truck for Kids, Kidsville Pediatrics, McKinney.
- October 31: McKinney Monster Dash 5K, Bonnie Wenk Park.
- October 31: Spooktacular Brews and Boos Walk, Historic Downtown McKinney.
- November 7: Living History Day, Chestnut Square Heritage Village.
City council meetings
Meeting schedules can change. Check the official calendar or posted agenda for the next meeting, location and public comment instructions.
- Lowry Crossing meetings and agendas — check the posted agenda for date and time.
- McKinney City Council — regular meetings are generally the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
- Plano City Council calendar — regular meetings are generally the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m.
- Allen meeting calendar — the earlier roundup listed November 10 at 7 p.m.; check the calendar for updates.
- Frisco City Council — regular meetings are generally the first and third Tuesdays; public meetings generally begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Princeton meeting rules — regular meetings are generally the second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Other public meetings
The earlier roundup listed the Plano Parks and Recreation Planning Board on November 4 at 6:30 p.m. and the McKinney ISD School Board on November 16 at 6 p.m. Confirm the agendas and locations before attending.
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