Texas Election 2026: Meet the Governor Candidates and Your Frisco Voter Guide |
A nonpartisan guide to the governor's race, election dates, and official voting resources for Frisco-area residents. |
Texas Election 2026: A Frisco Voter Guide Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting in Texas runs October 19–30. The voter registration deadline was October 5. Check official election sources for the latest instructions.
Meet the candidates for Texas governor |
 Greg Abbott — Texas governor candidate portrait |
Greg Abbott — Republican Abbott is the incumbent Texas governor. He previously served as Texas attorney general and a justice of the Texas Supreme Court. His public policy priorities include property taxes, border security, education, and economic development. Read his public record and policy statements at gov.texas.gov and gregabbott.com.
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 Gina Hinojosa — Texas governor candidate portrait |
Gina Hinojosa — Democrat Hinojosa serves in the Texas House of Representatives and previously served on the Austin Independent School District board. Her public work has included education, labor issues, and school funding. Consult her legislative biography and campaign materials for current positions at house.texas.gov.
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 Pat Dixon — Texas governor candidate portrait |
Pat Dixon — Libertarian Dixon previously served on the Lago Vista City Council and has held Libertarian Party leadership roles. His stated political philosophy emphasizes individual liberty and limited government. Consult lp.org and patdixon.org for his public biography and statements.
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Questions voters can ask How would each candidate address public school funding, property taxes, healthcare access, and infrastructure? Which proposals have specific funding mechanisms? How does each candidate's public record compare with stated campaign priorities?
Frisco voting resources Frisco spans Collin and Denton counties. Your sample ballot and election office depend on your registered residential address. Use the Texas Secretary of State's official voter portal at https://www.votetexas.gov/ to confirm registration and voting requirements. For Collin County election information, visit https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections. For Denton County election information, visit https://www.votedenton.gov/. Verify polling sites, hours, and the correct sample ballot with your county election office.
Additional resources Texas Secretary of State: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/ Nonpartisan voter information: https://www.vote411.org/ Independent election reporting: https://www.texastribune.org/
Editorial note This is a nonpartisan information guide, not an endorsement. Candidate statements and election details should be checked against official and primary sources before voting. Questions or corrections: [email protected]. |
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I wish the guide had compared their healthcare plans, but the questions are a helpful start.
It helps to see Abbott’s past roles listed along with his current priorities.
I want to hear how each candidate would handle healthcare outside the big cities.
The October 30 early voting cutoff is going on my calendar.
Amy ChenSame here. I always think I have more time than I do.
I’m skeptical of any tax promise without a clear funding plan.
That’s a useful test for any proposal. We encourage voters to look for specific funding mechanisms alongside tax promises.
I hope the candidates explain how their school plans would be funded.
Checking official election info is worth the extra minute.
Public schools and property taxes are both big topics at our dinner table.
Those issues are closely connected for many households. We hope the questions in this guide help you compare the candidates’ plans for both.
I live near the county line, so the address reminder helps.
I’d like to know more about Dixon’s city council record.
The governor’s plans for infrastructure matter with how fast this area is growing.
Hinojosa’s work on labor issues is something I want to look into.
Checking your sample ballot first is a good tip. Mine had more on it than I expected last time.
Absolutely, your sample ballot is the best way to see every contest tied to your address before you vote.
Does anyone know if Pat Dixon has a detailed plan for Frisco area roads?
Leon BrooksI haven’t seen a Frisco-specific roads plan from him. I’d be interested to know what he says about funding road work here.
We haven’t verified a Frisco-area roads plan from Dixon. His campaign materials are a good place to check for current infrastructure proposals.
Economic development sounds good, but what does it mean for Frisco residents?
I’m going to double-check my polling location before I vote.
I’d like a clearer comparison of the three candidates on education.
My neighbor and I have different county ballots even though we both say Frisco.
For me, how they plan to pay for promises is the key question.
We agree it’s an important question to ask of every candidate: what would a proposal cost, and how would it be funded?
I’m glad healthcare access made the list of questions to ask.
Early voting is easier for my schedule than trying to go November 3.
I’ll be looking for actual numbers behind the property tax proposals.
Collin and Denton having separate election offices can get confusing.
It can be confusing, especially in Frisco. Your registered address determines whether to check with Collin County or Denton County for your ballot and polling details.
Nice reminder to verify voting hours with the county before leaving home.
Property taxes are my biggest question for Abbott this time around.
Property taxes are an important question. We encourage voters to compare Abbott’s specific proposals with his record as governor.
Priya S.I’d like a clear breakdown of what his property tax proposals would mean for Frisco homeowners.
I’d like to hear more from Hinojosa about school funding.
School funding is a key issue to ask Hinojosa about. Her legislative record and current campaign materials can help voters compare her proposals.
The Collin and Denton county split is worth pointing out. I’ve checked the wrong county before.
It’s an easy mix-up. Frisco voters should use their registered residential address to find the right county election office and sample ballot.
Dave ThompsonI’ve made that mistake too. Checking the sample ballot by address saved me a trip last time.
Glad early voting is open through Friday. I’m going this week.
Glad you’re making a plan! Early voting runs through Friday, October 30. Check your county election office for locations and hours.
Maria G.I’m hoping to go this week too. I’m checking my county’s hours before I head out.
Dixon’s limited government views sound interesting. I’ll read more.
I’m curious how Hinojosa would approach school funding statewide.
Abbott’s experience is clear, but I still want specifics on tax relief.
Checking the sample ballot first saved me some confusion last election.
I wish there were more on where each candidate stands today.
School funding matters a lot to my family. I want details from each candidate.
Thanks for sharing that. We encourage you to check each candidate’s current statements for specifics on school funding, including how their proposals would be paid for.
I appreciate having all three governor candidates listed together.
Our growing roads in Frisco make infrastructure a real voting issue for me.
Healthcare access deserves more attention in the governor race.
I’m on the Denton County side, so I’ll check there for my polling place.
Sanjay MehtaI'm on the Denton side too. I'll double-check the hours before I go.
The October 5 registration deadline snuck up on a few people I know.
Specific funding plans would help me more than another campaign slogan.
I didn’t know Dixon had served on the Lago Vista City Council.
Hinojosa’s school board background is worth reading up on.
I’m comparing what Abbott says about property taxes with his record.
Nina PatelI'm doing the same, especially on school funding. I want to see what actually changed.
Good point about checking which county handles your Frisco address.
Oscar ReedYep, my neighbor and I are in different counties even though we're both in Frisco.
November 3 will be here fast. Glad early voting is already open.
Property taxes are the big issue in my house this year.
Property taxes are a major consideration for many voters. Comparing each candidate’s proposals with their public record can help put promises in context.
I’d like to hear more from all three candidates on school funding.
Checking my county sample ballot before I head out this week.
kim_87Smart move. My sample ballot had a few races I hadn't heard much about.
I always forget Frisco is split between Collin and Denton counties.
Glad for the reminder that early voting runs through October 30.