Early voting for Plano's Jan. 31 special election begins Jan. 14. Here’s what Plano voters need to know before heading to the polls.

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Julie Holmer announced her resignation from Plano City Council as she launched a campaign for Precinct 4 of the Collin County Commissioners Court, which represents most of Plano and Allen. The county seat will be up for election in 2026.

Plano City Council members formally accepted Holmer’s resignation at their Oct. 27 meeting.

What’s on the ballot

Candidates Shun Thomas and Colleen Aguilar-Epstein are running for Plano City Council’s Place 7 seat.


Both candidates participated in a Q&A with Community Impact after the filing period closed Dec. 1.

What you need to know

For the Jan. 31 election, there are several dates to know, including:
  • Jan. 14: Early voting begins
  • Jan. 20: Last day to apply for ballot by mail
  • Jan. 27: Early voting ends
  • Jan. 31: Election day
Polling locations for early voting and election day include:
  • Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road, Plano
  • Davis Library, 7501 Independence Parkway, Plano
  • Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano
  • Harrington Library, 1501 18th St., Plano
  • Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Parkway, Plano
  • Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, 5801 W. Parker Road, Plano


What else?


Residents can visit the county’s website for more information.