Celina and Prosper residents have until Thursday, April 3 to register to vote.

Dates to know
  • April 3: voter registration ends
  • April 22-29: early voting period
  • May 3: election day
What you need to know

The following eligibility requirements must be met to register to vote in the county:
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be a resident of Collin or Denton counties
  • Be 18 years old, you may register at 17 years and 10 months old
  • Not be a convicted felon; however, you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your sentence, probation and parole
  • Not have been declared mentally incapacitated by a court of law
For those unsure if they have previously registered, Denton County residents can confirm registration here while Collin County residents can check here.

Residents have the ability to update voter registration information online, but cannot register to vote online, according to the Texas Office of the Secretary of State. Those needing to register can download the voter registration form and mail it to their respective county. Applications must be postmarked by the April 3 deadline.

On the ballot


Voters will have the opportunity to participate in races for various positions within their districts. Click the links below to learn more:
  • Celina City Council: The candidates for Place 1 are Dorothy Allen and incumbent Philip Ferguson. Community Impact’s candidate Q&A can be found here.
  • Celina City Charter amendments: Celina voters will decide on 10 amendments to the Celina City Charter, including council term limits, city manager hiring decisions and the mayor's role and authority.
  • Celina ISD board of trustees: Celina ISD had five candidates for its two open board seats. Candidates for Place 1 include Meagan Dungan, incumbent Chuck Hansen and Vicky Hogue. The candidates’ Q&A can be found here. Place 2 candidates are Cameron Riggs and Michael Wagoner. Their candidate Q&A can be found here.
  • Celina ISD bond: The district's $2.3 billion bond program will be split into two propositions. The bond program includes items for new schools and purchasing land as well as transportation and technology needs in the district.
  • Prosper ISD board of trustees: Place 3 candidates are Scott Bray and incumbent Kelly Cavender. Community Impact’s Q&A candidate can be found here. Place 6 are Janette Church and incumbent Garrett Linker. The candidates’ Q&A can be found here.
Stay tuned

Community Impact will continue to cover local elections through election night May 3.