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Oct 26, 2026
Texas Votes 2026 | Special Election Edition |
A nonpartisan voter-information special from The Frisco Huddle. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This issue helps Frisco-area readers find authoritative election information, review their own ballot, and understand how to participate. Coverage is informational; The Frisco Huddle does not endorse candidates in this edition. |
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A nonpartisan overview of the 2026 Texas governor race and practical voting information for Frisco-area residents, including official sources for registration, sample ballots, and polling places. Read More... |
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VS | Victor Salazar · 2 days ago Early voting is easier for my schedule than trying to go November 3.
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Texas voters will choose a new U.S. senator on November 3. The three candidates printed on the statewide ballot are Republican Ken Paxton, Democrat James Talarico and Libertarian Ted Brown, according to the Texas Secretary of State's certified ballot. This profile examines Talarico's background and stated priorities without endorsing any candidate. Read More... |
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AJ | Amanda J. · 3 days ago Talarico's faith comes up often when I hear him speak.
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Key Election Dates |
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting: Consult the Texas Secretary of State's official election calendar for the applicable early-voting period and local hours. Where to vote: Locations and hours vary by county and voting method. Confirm your options with your county elections office before leaving home. Texas Secretary of State — Elections |
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Early voting runs October 19–30 ahead of the November 3 election. Frisco voters should confirm whether they live in Collin or Denton County, then check official county locations and sample ballots. This nonpartisan guide provides hours, links and major statewide candidates. Read More... |
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LC | Lydia Chen · 2 days ago The FM 423 location would save me a drive.
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Check Your Registration and Ballot |
Before voting, verify your registration status and identify the races and propositions on your specific ballot. A Frisco mailing address does not determine a single universal ballot: districts and county administration can differ by residential address. Texas My Voter Portal VoteTexas: Official Voter Information |
What Races Should You Research? |
The November general election includes federal, statewide, legislative and potentially local contests depending on your registered address. Review the candidate names printed on your sample ballot rather than relying on a statewide list to represent your personal choices. For each contest, compare candidates using the same criteria: professional background, experience, publicly stated policy priorities, campaign disclosures and independently verifiable statements. Candidate biographies and campaign positions should be attributed to their official sources; a candidate's claims are not independently established facts. |
How to Evaluate Candidates Fairly |
Experience: What public-service, professional or community work has the candidate completed? Priorities: What specific policies does the candidate propose? Record: If an incumbent, what votes or official actions can be verified? Funding: What do official campaign-finance filings disclose? Practical impact: Which responsibilities actually belong to the office being sought? Apply these questions equally to every candidate. Avoid treating polls, campaign slogans or endorsements as proof of future performance. |
Voter ID and Voting Options |
Texas has voter-identification rules and alternative procedures for voters who cannot reasonably obtain certain forms of ID. Mail-ballot eligibility is also limited by state law. Check the official guidance that applies to your situation; do not rely on social-media summaries. Official Texas voter ID information Official Texas voting-by-mail information |
Frisco-Area Election Offices |
Frisco-area voters may be served by different county election offices depending on their registered residential address. Use your voter record and county resources to confirm your polling place, ballot and hours. Collin County Elections Denton County Elections Texas county election officials directory |
Editorial Standards |
This is an independent, nonpartisan voter-information edition of The Frisco Huddle. It does not endorse or oppose a candidate or ballot measure. Information can change through election administration updates and litigation; official state and county election offices are the authoritative sources for voting instructions. Candidate coverage should use verified rosters and equivalent space for each contender. No candidate has paid for placement in this guide. |