As the Nov. 8 election approaches, Community Impact Newspaper is helping you prepare. Here are four things Collin County voters need to know.

Oct. 11 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election. Oct. 11 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election.[/caption]

1. Oct. 11 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election.


Typically, voters must be registered to vote in their county 30 days before an election, but the 30th day this year is Sunday, Oct. 9. Because Monday, Oct. 10 is a holiday, the last day for registration is Oct. 11, 28 days before the election.

Still need to register? Here’s how.

2. Early voting begins Oct. 24 and ends Nov. 4


Registered voters in Collin County can cast their ballot at any county vote center during early voting from Oct. 24-Nov. 4.

A complete list of early-voting locations and schedules can be found here.

3. Nov. 8 is Election Day


In order to vote, you must bring an accepted form of identification. These forms include an original, certified birth certificate; valid voter registration certificate; a copy or original current utility bill, bank statement or paycheck; US passport or Texas drivers license. For a full list of acceptable forms of identification, please visit the Texas Secretary of State.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

4. There are 16 voting locations in Plano


Here is a list of voting polls in Plano for the Nov. 8 election.

  • Armstrong Middle School, 3805 Timberline Drive

  • Bowman Middle School, 2501 Jupiter Road

  • Brinker Elementary School, 3800 Clark Parkway

  • Carpenter Middle School, 3905 Rainier Road

  • Christ United Methodist Church, 6701 Coit Road

  • Clark High School, 3101 Coit Road

  • Collin College- Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway

  • Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway

  • Fowler Middle School, 3801 McDermott Road

  • Harrington Library, 1501 18th St.

  • Islamic Association of Collin County, 6401 Independence Parkway

  • Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Parkway

  • Plano ISD Administration Building, 2700 W. 15th St.

  • Plano Senior Center, 401 W. 16th St.

  • Shepton High School, 5505 Plano Parkway

  • Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1310 Ave.