Collin County voters are heading back to the polls to settle several closely contested races, with runoff elections officially set for June 7. Early voting begins May 27 and runs through June 3.
A runoff is triggered when no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in a regular election. This year’s most-watched contests include the race for mayor in McKinney and two hot-button city council seats in Frisco, both shaped by recent debates over development, leadership and local priorities.
When and Where to Vote
Voting Schedule:
- May 27–31: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- June 1: Closed
- June 2–3: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- June 7: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Voters can find their polling locations and additional information at the official Collin County elections website.
Frisco: Council Seats and Culture Wars
Frisco’s May election didn’t just decide the fate of a long-planned performing arts center, it also shaped the narrative for two critical city council runoffs. Voters rejected a $160 million bond that would have helped fund a $340 million performing arts center, effectively ending a years-long push to bring large-scale cultural events, including Broadway shows, to the suburbs.
The measure’s defeat dealt a blow to incumbent Tammy Meinershagen, a strong supporter of the project, who now faces Burt Thakur in the Place 2 runoff. Thakur was a vocal critic of the arts center and its price tag.
In Place 4, Jared Elad and Gopal Ponangi advanced to the runoff, setting up another closely watched race that could influence the direction of Frisco’s growth and civic investments.
McKinney: New Leadership on the Horizon
Bill Cox, a realtor and former McKinney City Council member, is facing off against former state representative Scott Sanford in the race to succeed outgoing Mayor George Fuller. Previously, Cox received 46.79% of the votes, and Sanford secured 40.81%.
McKinney voters will also weigh in on an at-large council seat runoff. With no candidate earning a majority, the top two advance:
- Ernest Lynch with 29.34%
- Jim Garrison with 9.98%
Whether deciding a city’s future direction or weighing in on key local issues, these runoffs will shape leadership in some of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. With turnout often lower for runoff elections, every vote carries added weight.
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