Shun Thomas and Colleen Aguilar-Epstein have filed to run for Plano City Council Place 7 following the close of the filing period Dec. 1, according to City Secretary Lisa McAlister.

The council seat will be filled through a special election scheduled for Jan. 31.

What you need to know

The seat opened after Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Julie Holmer announced she would resign to run for Collin County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 in the 2026 election. The winning candidate will serve the remainder of Holmer’s term, which expires in May 2027.

Plano City Council accepted Holmer’s resignation Oct. 27 and called the special election at a Nov. 10 meeting.


Looking ahead

Early voting starts Jan. 14 and will run through Jan. 27. The last day to register to vote in the election is Dec. 31.

Residents can find more information on the city’s website.