{"id":260944,"date":"2026-04-22T09:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/260944\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:54:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:54:00","slug":"early-voting-begins-for-may-2-municipal-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/260944\/","title":{"rendered":"Early voting begins for May 2 municipal elections"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Addison <\/p>\n

DALLAS – Monday is the first day for early voting in North Texas for the May 2 municipal election.<\/p>\n

There are several mayoral races on local ballots, along with the largest school bond package in Texas history and propositions that could impact Dallas Area Rapid Transit service.<\/p>\n

The polls are open daily through April 28. However, they are closed this Tuesday in observance of San Jacinto Day.<\/p>\n

Local Elections \"\" <\/p>\n

Voters in Allen, Arlington, Carrollton, Celina, Denton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Highland Park, and Irving will elect a new mayor. Many other cities across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex will elect new city council members or school board trustees.<\/p>\n

Plenty of cities will also have policies on the ballot for voters to decide on, and some cities are asking for bond money. For example, the city of Addison wants voters to approve a $55 million bond for a police facility.<\/p>\n

See what\u2019s on the ballot in your city:<\/p>\n

Dallas ISD Bond Election \"\" <\/p>\n

In Dallas ISD, voters will decide on $6.2 million in bond requests spread across four propositions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The propositions aim to modernize the district\u2019s infrastructure with 26 new school buildings, renovations on all other campuses, safety upgrades, new school buses, swimming pool repairs, and technology upgrades.<\/p>\n

See more information about each proposition: bond.dallasisd.org\/bond2026<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

The total bond package is the largest in the state\u2019s history.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DART Election <\/p>\n

Back in October, six member cities called for elections to withdraw from DART.<\/p>\n

The overall complaint was that cities are not receiving adequate service for the sales tax contributions they make to DART.<\/p>\n

Three cities reversed the decision after the transit company made significant changes. But Addison, University Park, and Highland Park will move forward with voting.<\/p>\n

The Source: The information in this story comes from county election websites, the Dallas ISD website, and past news coverage.<\/p>\n

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