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Early voting starts April 22

by | Apr 18, 2024 | Area News, Latest

Residents from Collin and Dallas county cities with upcoming general elections will head to the polls later this month to begin the early voting process to elect city council members in contested races.

The first day of early voting is Monday, April 22 and continues through April 30. Election Day is Saturday, May 4.

In Sachse, Place 1 incumbent Mayor pro tem Brett Franks, who has served since 2012, has been challenged by Atif Ahmed. Place 2 incumbent Michelle Howarth faces Beau Hooten and Nisar Razvi in her bid for a third term.

With Place 6 trustee Robert Selders Jr. and Place 7 trustee Wes Johnson running unopposed, the Garland ISD board of trustees approved the cancellation of the election on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Two seats on Wylie City Council are on the ballot and both are contested. Place 2 incumbent Dave Strang is seeking a second term and has been challenged by Ahmed Abdelghani. Place 4 incumbent Scott Williams, who has served since 2021, faces Syed Danish Aftab.

Collin County polls are open April 22-27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 29-30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Visit collincountytx.gov/Elections/election-information for locations.

Dallas County polls are open April 22-26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 27 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 28 from noon-6 p.m. and April 29-30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more stories about the Sachse community see the next print, or digital edition of The Sachse News. Subscribe today and support local journalism.

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