Guide to local elections in Dallas-Fort Worth
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Voters across North Texas are voting on people, policies and propositions in this midterm election. The results will influence everything from local courts to national politics.
In Tarrant County, Democratic incumbent state Sen. Taylor Rehmet faces Trump-backed Leigh Wambsganss in a rematch of a January special election.
- Republican County Judge Tim O'Hare is being challenged by Democratic county Commissioner Alissa Simmons.
- Incumbent Phil Sorrells, a Republican, is again running against prosecutor Tiffany Burks, a Democrat, for district attorney.
Dallas County is asking voters to approve a property tax increase that officials say will go toward helping the county's unhoused population.
- The city of Dallas is asking residents to approve a $443 million bond package for public safety projects.
- Garland, Wylie, Irving and Mesquite residents are voting on proposed tax increases for their respective cities.
Collin County is asking voters to approve four county-wide tax increase measures to fund roads, parks and new elections and public safety facilities.
- Plano residents will weigh in on venue taxes for the proposed Dallas Stars arena project in the Willow Bend area.
- In state House District 70, incumbent Mihaela Plesa faces a challenge from Republican George Flint, a former judge. Plesa flipped the longtime Republican seat in 2022.
Zoom in: For early voting, you may cast a ballot at any polling location in the county in which you're registered.
- Review your sample ballot and voting sites through your county's election website: Dallas County, Tarrant County, Denton County and Collin County.
- You can also use Ballotpedia or Vote411, the League of Women Voters Education Fund's nonpartisan voter information site, to browse the races on your ballot.
The bottom line: You can't complain about the outcome if you were eligible to vote and chose not to.