CC MEETING: February 3, 2026
DATE: January 26, 2026
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Chloe Sawatzky, City Secretary
Title
Consider An Ordinance Ordering A General Election On May 2, 2026 To Elect A Mayor And Council Place 2, Council Place 4, And Council Place 6.
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BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the Texas Election Code, the City of Carrollton will hold a General Election on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The terms of office for the Mayor and Council Places 2, 4, and 6 will expire and those positions will be on the ballot. The City of Carrollton contracts with the Collin, Dallas, and Denton County Elections Administration Offices to conduct its elections.
During Early Voting, registered voters may vote at any vote center location within their county of residence.
On Election Day, Collin and Dallas Counties utilize a vote center model, which allows registered voters to vote at any vote center location within their county, including locations outside of the City limits. Denton County does not currently operate under a vote center model, and Denton County voters must vote at their assigned precinct on Election Day. All Election Day polling locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Polling locations are determined in accordance with the City’s election services contracts with each county. Complete election information, including polling hours, polling locations, and ballot information, will be available on each county’s Elections Administration website, as listed below.
Collin County - collincountytx.gov/elections
Dallas County - dallascountyvotes.org
Denton County - votedenton.gov
For additional information pertaining to the City of Carrollton’s election, visit cityofcarrollton.com/elections.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance ordering the May 2, 2026 General Election to elect a Mayor and Council Places 2, 4, and 6.