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Denton County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Preview your Denton County, Texas sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed77
Profiles92

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Justin City Council Place 6

City
  • Shelby Scott StClaire
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Justin City Council Place 5 - District 2

City
  • Jason Wood
    Information not available in the provided research text for this specific candidate. Jason Wood's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information not available in the provided research text for this specific candidate · Jason Wood's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Frisco City Council Place 5 - District 3

City
  • Vijay Karthik
    Information regarding Vijay Karthik's professional background, education, and experience is not available. Vijay Karthik's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information regarding Vijay Karthik's professional background, education, and experience is not available · Vijay Karthik's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Town of Double Oak Town Council Member

City
  • Mark Dieterich
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Denton City Council District 2 (Unexpired Term) - District 3

City
  • Nick Stevens
    Nick Stevens ran for election to the Denton City Council District 2 in Texas. Nick Stevens's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Nick Stevens ran for election to the Denton City Council District 2 in Texas · Nick Stevens's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Frisco City Council Place 6

City
  • Matt Chalmers
    No substantive biographical information regarding Matt Chalmers' professional background, education, or experience is available in the provided research text. Matt Chalmers's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: No priorities are available in the provided research text. · No priorities are available in the provided research text. · No priorities are available in the provided research text.
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Town of Hickory Creek City Council Place 4 - District 2

City
  • Paul Kenney
    Paul Kenney has served as a member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, representing District 6, since assuming office in 2016. Paul Kenney's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: priority one · priority two · priority three

Celina Mayor - District 2

City
  • Erica Cornelius
    Erica Cornelius is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Erica Cornelius's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Erica Cornelius is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Erica Cornelius's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Eric Becker
    Eric Becker (Mayor of Celina, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Eric Becker's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Eric Becker (Mayor of Celina, Texas, candidate 2026) We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Eric Becker's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Frisco City Council Mayor - District 3

City
  • Rod Vilhauer
    Rod Vilhauer is a businessman with over 40 years of experience. Rod Vilhauer's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Rod Vilhauer is a businessman with over 40 years of experience · Rod Vilhauer's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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  • Mark Hill
    Mark Hill is an attorney and a member of the Frisco Independent School District, representing. Mark Hill's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Mark Hill is an attorney and a member of the Frisco Independent School District, representing · Mark Hill's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Sanger ISD Board of Trustees Place 1

Local
  • Jarrod Roberts
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Justin Mayor

City
  • Tomas Mendoza
    Tomas Mendoza was a candidate for election to the Justin City Council Place 2 in Texas. Tomas Mendoza's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Tomas Mendoza was a candidate for election to the Justin City Council Place 2 in Texas · Tomas Mendoza's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • James Clark
    No specific biographical details for a non-partisan James Clark are available in. James Clark's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: No specific biographical details for a non-partisan James Clark are available in · James Clark's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Denton Mayor

City
  • Brian Beck
    Brian Beck (Denton City Council Place 7 (Mayor), Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now Brian Beck (Denton City Council District 2, Texas, candidate 2025) - Ballotpedia I’m Dr. Brian Beck, an <strong academic scientist, educator, &amp; advocate for sustainable, community-driven leadership</strong .
    Priorities: Brian Beck (Denton City Council Place 7 (Mayor), Texas .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now Brian Beck (Denton City Council District 2, Texas, candidate 2025) - Ballotpedia I’m Dr · Brian Beck, an <strong academic scientist, educator, &amp; advocate for sustainable, community-driven leadership</strong
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Frisco City Council Place 6 - District 2

City
  • Brittany Colberg
    Brittany Colberg (Frisco City Council Place 6, Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now Brittany Colberg Frisco Chronicles by friscowhistleblower Jan 22, 2026 Ann Anderson, Brittany Colberg, Campaign Donations, Campaign Finance Reports, Candidates, City Council, Developements, Elections, Elections &amp; Campaigns, Ethics Complaints, Frisco City Council Place 2, Frisco City Council Place 4, Go
    Priorities: Brittany Colberg (Frisco City Council Place 6, Texas .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now Brittany Colberg Frisco Chronicles by friscowhistleblower Jan 22, 2026 Ann Anderson, Brittany Colberg, Campaign Donations, Campaign Finance Reports, Candidates, City Council, Developements, Elections, Elections &amp; Campaigns, Ethics Complaints, Frisco City Council Place 2, Frisco City Council Place 4, Gopal Ponangi, Jerry .. · May 2, 2026 General Election Frisco, TX - Official Website If you have any questions regarding the upcoming May 2, 2026 General Election, please contact the City Secretary at [email protected] or call 972-292-5020
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  • Jerry Spencer
    Jerry Spencer ran for election to the Frisco City Council to represent Place. Jerry Spencer's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Jerry Spencer ran for election to the Frisco City Council to represent Place · Jerry Spencer's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Celina ISD Board of Trustees Place 3

Local
  • Vicky Hogue
    Information regarding Vicky Hogue's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. She ran for election to the Celina Independent School District to represent Place 1 in Texas. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Candidate priorities are not available in the provided research text. · Candidate priorities are not available in the provided research text. · Candidate priorities are not available in the provided research text.

Sanger City Council Place No. 4 - District 2

City
  • Allen Chick
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Denton City Council District 1 (Unexpired Term)

City
  • Michael Herron
    Information on Michael Herron's professional background, education, and experience is not available. Michael Herron's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information on Michael Herron's professional background, education, and experience is not available · Michael Herron's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
  • Jordan E. Villarreal
    No biographical information is available for Jordan E. Villarreal in the provided research text. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: No biographical information is available for Jordan E · Villarreal in the provided research text · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Corinth Place 2 (Unexpired Term)

Local
  • E. Heath Schadegg
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Denton ISD School Trustee Place 6

Local
  • Vicki Byrd
    Vicki Byrd (Denton Independent School District, Place 6 ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now Vicki Byrd (Denton City Council District 1, Texas, candidate 2025) - Ballotpedia Vicki Byrd <strong ran for election to the Denton City Council District 1 in Texas</strong . Voter Guide Profile for TX Denton ISD Board of Trustees, Place 6 candidate - Vicki Byrd Comprehensive research and evaluation ...
    Priorities: Vicki Byrd (Denton Independent School District, Place 6 .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now Vicki Byrd (Denton City Council District 1, Texas, candidate 2025) - Ballotpedia Vicki Byrd <strong ran for election to the Denton City Council District 1 in Texas</strong · Voter Guide Profile for TX Denton ISD Board of Trustees, Place 6 candidate - Vicki Byrd Comprehensive research and evaluation ..
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Denton Mayor, Place 7 - District 3

City
  • Dr. Brian Beck
    Brian Beck (Denton City Council District 2, Texas, candidate 2025) - Ballotpedia Brian Beck completed Ballotpedia& x27;s Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beck& x27;s responses. Brian Beck, an <strong academic scientist, educator, &amp; advocate for sustainable, community-driven leadership</strong .
    Priorities: Brian Beck (Denton City Council District 2, Texas, candidate 2025) - Ballotpedia Brian Beck completed Ballotpedia& x27;s Candidate Connection survey in 2025 · The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beck& x27;s responses · Brian Beck, an <strong academic scientist, educator, &amp; advocate for sustainable, community-driven leadership</strong
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  • Angela Brewer
    No substantive biographical details regarding professional background, education, or experience for Angela Brewer were found. Angela Brewer's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: No substantive biographical details regarding professional background, education, or experience for Angela Brewer were found · Angela Brewer's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Celina ISD Board of Trustees Place 4

Local
  • David Hogue
    David Hogue is an American politician who has served in the North Dakota State Senate from. David Hogue's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: David Hogue is an American politician who has served in the North Dakota State Senate from · David Hogue's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Celina ISD Board of Trustees Place 4 - District 2

Local
  • Jennifer R. Driver
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Sanger ISD Board of Trustees Place 7 - District 2

Local
  • Bruce Elsey
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Town of Double Oak Town Council Member - District 2

City
  • Geri Smith
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.
  • Dan McCormick
    Information on Dan McCormick's professional background, education, and experience is not available from the provided research text. He was a 2012 Republican candidate for Merrimack 6 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information on Dan McCormick's professional background, education, and experience is not available from the provided research text · He was a 2012 Republican candidate for Merrimack 6 of the New Hampshire House of Representatives · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Denton City Council District 2 (Unexpired Term)

City
  • Robert J. Archer III
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Highland Village City Council Place 2 - District 3

City
  • Misty Sedillo
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Highland Village City Council Place 1 (Mayor) - District 1

City
  • Charlotte Wilcox
    Charlotte Wilcox is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Charlotte Wilcox's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Charlotte Wilcox is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Charlotte Wilcox's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Celina ISD Board of Trustees Place 4 - District 1

Local
  • Erin Norris
    Erin Norris (Celina Independent School District, Place 4 ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Erin Norris (Celina Independent School District, Place 4 .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Frisco City Council Place 5

City
  • Laura Rummel
    Laura Rummel (Frisco City Council Place 5, Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now Laura Rummel BallotReady Currently holds the office of Frisco City Council - Place 5 until May 6, 2026. <strong Candidate for Frisco City Council - Place 5 in 2026 Texas General Election</strong .
    Priorities: Laura Rummel (Frisco City Council Place 5, Texas .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now Laura Rummel BallotReady Currently holds the office of Frisco City Council - Place 5 until May 6, 2026 · <strong Candidate for Frisco City Council - Place 5 in 2026 Texas General Election</strong
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  • Sreekanth Reddy
    No specific professional background, education, or experience details for Sreekanth. Sreekanth Reddy's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: No specific professional background, education, or experience details for Sreekanth · Sreekanth Reddy's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Frisco City Council Mayor - District 2

City
  • John Keating
    John Keating served as a member of the Frisco City Council in Texas, representing Place 1, from May 2017 to March 2026. A resident of Frisco since 1999, he has contributed to the city's development and quality of life during his tenure on the City Council. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: disciplined budgeting · smart use of public-private partnerships · infrastructure planning that keeps pace with growth
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  • Shona Sowell
    Shona Sowell is a two-term Frisco City Council member (. Shona Sowell's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Shona Sowell is a two-term Frisco City Council member ( · Shona Sowell's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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Celina Mayor

City
  • Ryan Tubbs
    Shelby Williams - Ballotpedia Numerous elected officials, including Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, Senator Mayes Middleton, Collin County Commissioner Darrell Hale, Allen City Councilman Ken Cook, Frisco City Councilman Brian Livingston, Celina Mayor Ryan Tubbs, and Anna City Council members Kelly Herndon and Manny Singh, as well as former Plano Council Members Anthony Ricciardelli (my treasurer), Rick Smith, and othe
    Priorities: Shelby Williams - Ballotpedia Numerous elected officials, including Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, Senator Mayes Middleton, Collin County Commissioner Darrell Hale, Allen City Councilman Ken Cook, Frisco City Councilman Brian Livingston, Celina Mayor Ryan Tubbs, and Anna City Council members Kelly Herndon and Manny Singh, as well as former Plano Council Members Anthony Ricciardelli (my treasurer), Rick Smith, and others · Ryan Tubbs's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Sanger ISD Board of Trustees Place 1 - District 2

Local
  • Drew Hall
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Town of Flower Mound City Council Place 5 - District 2

City
  • Ethan Mitchell
    Information regarding Ethan Mitchell's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. Ethan Mitchell's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information regarding Ethan Mitchell's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text · Ethan Mitchell's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Sanger City Council Place No. 2 - District 2

City
  • Mark Bulger
    Mark Bulger is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Mark Bulger's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Mark Bulger is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Mark Bulger's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Justin City Council Place 5

City
  • Daniel Dennis
    We haven’t hand-verified this candidate’s profile yet. Enter your ZIP above to see this race on your exact ballot, and cross-check candidates with the official election office linked at the bottom of this page.

Corinth Mayor - District 2

City
  • Scott Garber
    Scott Garber ran for election to the Corinth City Council Place 2 in Texas. Scott Garber's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Scott Garber ran for election to the Corinth City Council Place 2 in Texas · Scott Garber's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Celina Place 4 - District 2

Local
  • Katie Dunn
    Katie Dunn (Celina City Council Place 4, Texas, candidate ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Katie Dunn (Celina City Council Place 4, Texas, candidate .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Town of Flower Mound City Council Place 5 - District 3

City
  • Susan Cox
    Susan Cox was retained as an Associate Judge for the Iowa District 5C District Court. Susan Cox's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Susan Cox was retained as an Associate Judge for the Iowa District 5C District Court · Susan Cox's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Celina Place 4

Local
  • Shea Scott
    Shea Scott is listed in Ballot Brief election research. Shea Scott's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: Shea Scott is listed in Ballot Brief election research · Shea Scott's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Justin City Council Place 4 - District 2

City
  • James Castle
    James Castle (Justin City Council Place 4, Texas ... We cannot provide a description for this page right now. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
    Priorities: James Castle (Justin City Council Place 4, Texas .. · We cannot provide a description for this page right now · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD School Board Trustee

Local
  • Luis Palomo
    Information regarding Luis Palomo's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. Luis Palomo's policy positions are summarized from available public sources. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
    Priorities: Information regarding Luis Palomo's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text · Luis Palomo's policy positions are summarized from available public sources · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
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