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McKINNEY, Texas – It’s election day in Texas!
Voting for the May 26 primary runoff election runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Here’s where to cast your ballot in Collin County, and other important things to know before you head to the polls.
Where can I vote in Collin County?
On election day, Collin County residents are allowed to vote any polling location in the county.
Use the Collin County Polling Locations Map or search for your registration status, voting precinct, and sample ballots.
Aldridge Elementary School – Gym720 Pleasant Valley Lane Richardson, TX 75080Allen ISD Service Center – Front Lobby1451 N Watters Road Allen, TX 75013Allen Municipal Courts Facility – Community Room301 Century Parkway Allen, TX 75013Anna Community Library – Multipurpose Room111 W 5th Street Anna, TX 75409Blue Ridge Community Center – Main Room200 W Tilton Street Blue Ridge, TX 75424Carpenter Park Recreation Center – South Lobby6701 Coit Road Plano, TX 75024Children’s Health StarCenter – Party Room A & B6993 Stars Avenue Mckinney, TX 75070Christie Elementary School – Gym3801 Rainier Road Plano, TX 75023City of Celina Police Department headquarters – Community Room3025 S Coit Road Celina, TX 75009Collin College Celina Campus – Classroom CEC1102505 Kinship Parkway Celina, TX 75009Collin College Farmersville Campus – FVC Atrium 2501 S Collin Parkway Farmersville, TX 75442Collin College Higher Education Center – Atrium 13452 Spur 399 McKinney, TX 75069Collin College McKinney Campus – Atrium 4, C-Square2200 University Drive McKinney, TX 75071Collin College Plano Campus – Library Atrium4000 Jupiter Road Plano, TX 75074Collin College Wylie Campus – WSC Atrium 1391 Country Club Road Wylie, TX 75098Collin County Elections – Voting Room2010 Redbud Boulevard McKinney, TX 75069Davis Library – Program Room 1 & 27501 Independence Parkway A Plano, TX 75025Frisco Fire Station #5 – Training Room14300 Eldorado Pkwy Frisco, TX 75035Frisco Fire Station #8 – Training Room14700 Rolater Road Frisco, TX 75035Frisco ISD Athletic Office – Foyer7210 Stadium Lane Frisco, TX 75033Gay Library – Meeting Room6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070Haggard Library – Programs Room2501 Coit Road Plano , TX 75075Harrington Library – Programs Room1501 18th Street Plano, TX 75074Josephine City Hall – City Council Chamber201 Main Street Josephine, TX 75173Lavon City Hall – Gymnasium120 School Road Lavon, TX 75166Liberty Recreation Center – Meeting Room A2601 Glencliff Drive Plano, TX 75075Lovejoy ISD Administration Building – Portable #1 Training Room259 Country Club Road Allen, TX 75002Lucas Community Center – Community Room665 Country Club Road Lucas, TX 75002McKinney City Hall – 2nd Floor Lobby401 E Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069McKinney Fire Station #10 – Community Room1150 Olympic Crossing McKinney, TX 75071McKinney Fire Station #5 – Community Room6600 Virginia Parkway McKinney, TX 75071McKinney Fire Station #7 – Community Room861 Independence Parkway McKinney, TX 75072McKinney Fire Station #9 – Community Room4900 Summit View Drive McKinney, TX 75071Melissa City Hall – Multi-Purpose Room3411 Barker Avenue Melissa, TX 75454Miller Elementary School – Gymnasium5651 Coventry Drive Richardson, TX 75082Murphy Community Center – Homer and Marie Adams Room205 N Murphy Road Murphy, TX 75094Parker City Hall – Council Chambers5700 E Parker Road Parker, TX 75002Parr Library – Conference Room6200 Windhaven Parkway Plano, TX 75093Princeton Municipal Center – 615 Training Room2000 E Princeton Drive Princeton, TX 75407Prosper Town Hall – Community Room250 W First Street Prosper, TX 75078Renner-Frankford Library – Auditorium6400 Frankford Road Dallas, TX 75252Rice Middle School – Small Gymnasium8500 Gifford Plano, TX 75025Sam Carter Service Center – Atrium12025 Rolater Road Frisco, TX 75035Shepton High School – Small Gymnasium5505 Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75093Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church – Youth Church920 14th Street Plano, TX 75074St. Paul Town Hall – Council Chambers2505 Butcher’s Block St. Paul, TX 75098Stinson Elementary School – Gymnasium4201 Greenfield Drive Richardson, TX 75082The Grove at Frisco Commons – Game Room C8300 McKinney Road Frisco, TX 75034Timberglen Branch Library – Auditorium18505 Midway Road Dallas, TX 75287Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – Meeting Room A5801 W Parker Road Plano, TX 75093UTD Campus – Callier Clinical Research Center – Lobby811 Synergy Park Boulevard Richardson, TX 75080Woodcreek Church – Atrium – North Entrance3400 E Renner Road Richardson, TX 75082Wylie Community Park Center – Meeting Room East800 Thomas Street #100 Wylie, TX 75098
If you have questions about your ballot, voting locations, or anything else, ask your county election office.
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If you have more questions about the voting process, you can find more information here.
How long is the wait to vote in Collin County?
Expected wait times in Collin County are available online on this Collin County Voting Wait Times map.
What’s on the ballot?
The biggest race on the ballot is the statewide race for John Cornyn’s U.S. Senate seat. Republican voters will be selecting between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The winner will face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election.
The FOX 4 Elections page also has breakdowns of some of the hot ticket items Texans are voting on during this election.
Am I registered to vote?
The easiest way to check your voter registration status is to head to the Secretary of State’s website. The Am I Registered portal on the website lets you submit your identifying information, like a Texas Driver’s License number or details about your birth. You will find out instantly if you’re registered to vote. The portal will also give you your poll locations.
What is a runoff election?
A runoff election happens when no candidate gets a majority of the votes in a primary election. In cases where no candidate receives more than 50% of the total vote, a second election is held between the two candidates that received the most votes in the primary. This ensures the winner has majority support.
When are polls open on election day?
The polls in Texas are open from 7 a.m. on the date of the election until 7 p.m. Anyone in line at the time the polls close will be allowed to cast their ballot.
Do I need an ID to vote in Texas?
In order to vote in person on election day, Texas voters will be asked to present an acceptable form of photo ID. Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID:
Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPSTexas Personal Identification Card issued by DPSTexas Handgun License issued by DPSUnited States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photographUnited States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photographUnited States Passport (book or card)
Here is a list of the supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the voter does not possess an acceptable form of photo identification and cannot reasonably obtain one:
Copy or original of a government document that shows the voter’s name and address, including the voter’s voter registration certificateCopy of or original current utility billCopy of or original bank statementCopy of or original government checkCopy of or original paycheckCopy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which establishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document)
For more information on acceptable forms of ID and what you can do if you do not have one, click here.
Can you vote with an expired ID?
If you have a form of acceptable photo ID and are between the ages of 18 and 69, your ID must be current or expired for no more than 4 years to qualify to vote. For voters 70 and older, your photo ID can be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise okay.
Can I bring my sample ballot or notes?
According to the U.S. government, you can bring notes or a sample ballot with you to the polls. However, you can’t use your phone in the polling location, so you need to print it out. They advise you check with your local election office before you go.
Can I bring a gun?
No. Only peace officers – on or off duty – can take a handgun into a polling place.
Can I take my phone to vote?
Yes, and no. You cannot use your cell phone, camera, tablet, laptop, sound recorder or any other kind of recording device in the room where voting is happening. You can use electronic devices outside the room, as long as you are not using them to record sound or images. No recording is allowed within 100 feet of a voting station.
Can I wear political clothing?
No. No one is allowed to wear clothing or any similar items related to a candidate, measure, or political party, even if they are not on the ballot. This is enforceable within 100 feet of a polling station. You will be asked to remove or cover up the clothing before entering the building.
Can I bring my child?
Yes, according to Texas Election Code, a child under 18 years old can accompany a parent who is voting.
How to report voting issues
If you have problems or questions, you can call the Secretary of State’s toll-free election hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or email elections@sos.texas.gov. To file a formal complaint, download the complaint form here. It can be submitted by mail, fax, or email.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Collin County Elections website and Texas Secretary of State’s Office.