Two elections. Two chances to vote. Make a plan now.
Also called the May Joint & Special Election
No party labels. Vote for local leaders in your city like mayor, city council, school board, and local bonds.
Early Voting: April 20 – April 28
Election Day: Saturday, May 2
A primary runoff decides a party’s candidate when no one got a majority in the March primary.
Voters choose between the top two candidates from the March primary.
Early Voting: May 18 – May 22
Election Day: Tuesday, May 26
Runoff Voting Rules (Important)
- If you voted in the Democratic Primary, you can only vote in the Democratic runoff.
- If you did not vote in March, you can still vote in the runoff.
- Runoff elections determine who moves on to the November ballot.
Runoffs often come down to very small margins — every vote matters.
Both elections matter. Make a plan to vote in both.
Visit DallasCountyVotes.org for information.
In Texas, the May Joint & Special Election is a key opportunity for voters to participate in local governance by selecting officials such as city council members, school board trustees, and other municipal representatives. These elected officials play a crucial role in addressing local needs, from education to public safety and community development.
May 2, 2026 – Joint & Special Election Dates
| Last Day to Register to Vote or Make a Change of Address | Thursday | April 2, 2026 |
| First Day of Early Voting | Monday | April 20, 2026 |
| Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail Application2 | Monday | April 20, 2026 |
| Last Day of Early Voting | Tuesday | April 28, 2026 |
| Mail Ballot Can Be Delivered in Person by 7 PM3 | Saturday | May 2, 2026 |
| Election Day | Saturday | May 2, 2026 |
| Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail4 | Monday | May 4, 2026 |
Click here for a list of local entities participating in the Joint election.
Click here to view a countywide sample ballot.
Find your polling location here.
For more information, visit DallasCountyVotes.org
🚌 SUPPORT DART: KEEP NORTH TEXAS CONNECTED
Voters in Addison, Highland Park, and University Park will decide whether to continue participation in DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit).
The Dallas County Democratic Party supports public transportation and DART as essential infrastructure that connects residents to jobs, education, and opportunity across the region.
Voting YES on DART:
- Keeps communities connected to the regional transit system
- Supports workforce mobility and economic growth
- Protects long-term infrastructure investments
👉 If you live in Addison, Highland Park, or University Park — vote YES to continue DART service. Learn more: YesDARTAddison.com
📍 LOCAL RACES — BY CITY/ISD
The Dallas County Democratic Party (DCDP) Local Elections Committee (LEC) was only able to evaluate a handful of races this cycle, as there were not enough volunteers signed up to evaluate every local race. For cities and ISD races not evaluated, we encourage you to review the League of Women Voters Guide for candidate information and explanations on propositions:
LWVDallas.org/voters_guide
The DCDP LEC, composed of precinct chairs and community leaders, evaluated candidates using a structured grading system. In order to stay in compliance with the Texas Ethics Commission, the DCDP LEC issues grades, not endorsements. Each candidate was reviewed based on:
- Voting history
- Public positions (via candidate questionnaires)
- Alignment with public education and community priorities
- Electability
This process provides voters with clear, consistent guidance grounded in research. We are grateful to the volunteers who dedicated their time to this work, and to our Local Elections Committee Co-Chairs, TJ Callaway and Javan Gonzalez, for their leadership.
Trustee, At Large
- Carolyn Benavides: F (22.87%)
- Dave Jimenez: B (82.5%)
- Cinthya Noda: C (50.83%)
- Luis Palomo: F (32.82%)
DALLAS ISD
District 2
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Sarah Weinberg: C (70.28%)
- Winnetka K. Smith-Alford: F (23.6%)
District 6
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Stephen Todd Poole: F (56.84%)
- Dr. Joyce Foreman: A (93.58%)
🎓 DALLAS ISD BOND — EVERY CHILD. EVERY SCHOOL.
A broad coalition — including many Democratic elected officials — is supporting the bond through Dallas Votes 4 Kids. This effort reflects a shared commitment to ensuring every student has access to safe, modern, and well-equipped schools.
✔️ Recommendation
Vote FOR Dallas ISD Propositions A, B, C, and D
- Proposition A: School construction, renovations, safety
- Proposition B: Technology upgrades
- Proposition C: Debt restructuring to free up classroom resources
- Proposition D: Facility improvements, including pool
🔗 Learn more: DallasVotes4Kids.com/
Council District 2
- Tymerian Oluwole: C (79.64%)
- Cora Garner: A (92.74%)
- Pierette Parker: A (96.96%)
Council District 4
- David "DaWud" Edgerson: A (94.76%)
- Brian Wesley: B (88.64%)
Mayor
- Rink Desai: F (31.5%)
- Terry Lynne: F (17.75%)
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Jaime Rivas: C (70.05%)
Council District 2
- Tina Bennett-Burton: F (27.2%)
- Brenda Brodrick: F (6.125%)
Mayor
- Zhanae Jackson: F (0.0%)
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Olivia E. Novelo Abreu: F (51.8%)
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Al Zapanta: B (82.16%)
Council, District 6
- Fahad Ahmed: A (90.40%)
- Dana Collins: F (1.5%)
Place 1
- Tom Robles: A (90.41%)
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Kelly Snapp: A (99.41%)
Place 2
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Mary Lewallen: A (95.97%)
Heather Stroup: B (83.51%)
Trustee, Place 3
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Gary Bingham: F (11.3%)
- Cassandra Morris: A (99.8%)
Trustee, Place 4
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Greg Everett: F (26.1%)
- Pamela Jai Mitchell: A (94.1%)
Trustee, Place 5
- Carrie Bruce: A (93.7%)
- Robert Seward: F (49.0%)
At-Large District 6
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Eric Eager: F+ (54.80%)
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Blake Sawyer: F- (15.88%)
District 3
- Luis Fernando Rojas: F (47.77%)
- Nazlee Burney: A (94.90%)
- Euan Blackman: F (26.96%)
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| Last Day to Apply by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| First Day of Early Voting | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Last Day of Early Voting | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Tuesday, May 26, 2026(Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 |
Primary Runoff Races on the ballot
For more information, visit DallasCountyVotes.org
View Statewide Primary results here.
View Dallas County Elections Primary results here.
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