As Allen residents prepare to cast a ballot on May 2, here is what to know before heading to the polls.
What you need to know
Residents will see one opposed local race on the May 2 ballot for the mayoral election. Current Allen Mayor Baine Brooks is completing his final term in the seat and cannot run for reelection based on the city’s ordinances for term limits.
Candidates for the Allen mayoral race include:
Chris SchulmeisterDave ShaferMultiple local races also feature candidates running unopposed, including:Find out more and see Q&A responses from candidates in opposed races at www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
Diving in deeper
Polling locations in Collin County operate from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voters must bring an acceptable photo ID to vote, such as a:
Texas driver’s licenseTexas Personal Identification CardTexas Election Identification CertificateTexas Handgun LicenseU.S. Military identification cardU.S. Citizenship CertificateU.S. PassportFor more details regarding acceptable identification documents, visit www.collincountytx.gov/elections/faq.
Residents in Collin County can vote at any polling location throughout the county on election day. There are two Allen-area polling locations, including:
Allen ISD Service Center, 1451 N. Watters Road, AllenAllen Municipal Courts Facility, 301 Century Parkway, Allen
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For more information on election day polling centers and procedures, visit www.collincountytx.gov/elections/details.
Also of note
During early voting in Collin County, over 17,000 residents cast ballots in local elections during the April 20-28 early voting period, according to county election data.
