- McKinney residents can cast ballots at any polling location within their respective county of residence during early voting Oct. 13-30 and on Nov. 3, Election Day. Here is a link to sample ballot listings for Collin County residents. The map below shows local polling locations within McKinney city limits for Collin County voters.
- In Collin County, early voting is available at these times on these dates:
Oct. 17: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Oct. 18: 1-6 p.m.
Oct. 19-24: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Oct. 25: 1-6 p.m.
Oct. 26-30: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Election Day is approaching, and so are key deadlines. This election will look a little different in Texas with COVID-19 precautions and the absence of straight-ticket voting. Here are some things to look out for this October and on Election Day.
- Gov. Greg Abbott extended early voting for the Nov. 3 election by a week July 27, citing the pressure of holding an election during the pandemic in a press release. Early voting will now be held between Oct. 13-30. The proclamation also allows for marked mail-in ballots to be delivered before or on Election Day. To find out where you can drop off your mail-in ballot, visit the Collin County Elections Office website.
- Increased turnout is just one factor driving the anticipated increase in wait times at the polls. Completing a ballot will take longer due to an increased number of races, the elimination of straight-party voting and new sanitation protocols, according to local and state officials. To check wait times of polling locations, visit the Collin County Elections Office.
- For first time voters, here are some basic processes Texans can expect to go through at the polls.