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Elections & Voting

Your Vote, Your Community

Everything you need to vote in Lowry Crossing — from registration and ID requirements to upcoming elections, sample ballots, and what's on your ballot at every level of government.

Where Lowry Crossing Residents Vote

Collin County uses the Countywide Vote Center system — you can vote at any open polling location in Collin County, not just one assigned place. This applies to both early voting and Election Day for all elections.

Nearest to Lowry Crossing: Milligan Water Supply — 1400 S. Bridgefarmer Rd, Lowry Crossing, TX 75069(used in recent elections — confirm availability on the county site before each election)

Polling locations are finalized per election and posted on the Collin County Elections site approximately 2 days before early voting begins. Election Day hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM statewide.

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2026 Election Calendar

May 2, 2026
Local Elections
Key Election

What's on the ballot

City
Lowry Crossing City Council — Ward 4 (2 seats)

Candidates: G. Hijazen, Donna Crenshaw Outland, Ollie Simpson

City
Lowry Crossing Tax Rate Reduction Proposition
School
Community ISD Board — Places 1 (Special), 4, 5, 6
School
Melissa ISD Board — Places 1, 2
District
Seis Lagos Utility District Board — At-large

Key Deadlines

Register by April 2, 2026
Early voting April 20, 202628
Mail ballot app April 20, 2026
Election Day May 2, 2026 (7 AM–7 PM)
Where to voteAny Collin County Vote Center (find locations)

No voting April 21 (San Jacinto Day holiday)

May 26, 2026
Primary Runoff

What's on the ballot

State/County
Runoff elections for primary races where no candidate won a majority on March 3

Key Deadlines

Register by April 27, 2026
Early voting May 18, 202622
Mail ballot app May 15, 2026
Election Day May 26, 2026 (7 AM–7 PM)
Where to voteAny Collin County Vote Center (find locations)
November 3, 2026
General Election (Midterms)
Key Election

What's on the ballot

Federal
U.S. Senator (Texas)
Federal
U.S. Representative (all 38 Texas districts)
State
Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Ag Commissioner, Railroad Commissioner
State
16 State Senate seats + all 150 State House seats
State
State Board of Education (8 seats)
Judicial
4 Supreme Court, 3 Criminal Appeals, multiple District Courts
County
County Judge: Chris Hill (R) vs. John Brown (D)
County
County Clerk, District Attorney, District Clerk
County
County Commissioners (Precincts 2 & 4)
County
7 County Court at Law judges, Probate Court, Justices of the Peace

Key Deadlines

Register by October 5, 2026
Early voting October 19, 202630
Mail ballot app October 23, 2026
Election Day November 3, 2026 (7 AM–7 PM)
Where to voteAny Collin County Vote Center (find locations)

Want to understand every item on your ballot? Our Ballot Guide explains what each office does, what powers it has, and why it matters to Lowry Crossing.

Read the guide

What to Bring: Voter ID

Acceptable Photo ID (bring one)

  1. 1Texas Driver License
  2. 2Texas Election Identification Certificate (free from DPS)
  3. 3Texas Personal Identification Card
  4. 4Texas Handgun License
  5. 5U.S. Military ID Card (with photo)
  6. 6U.S. Citizenship Certificate (with photo)
  7. 7U.S. Passport (book or card)

Ages 18–69: ID must be current or expired no more than 4 years

Ages 70+: Expired ID is acceptable if otherwise valid

Don't have photo ID?

Option 1: Reasonable Impediment Declaration

Present a supporting document (voter registration certificate, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or certified birth certificate) and sign a declaration at the polling place.

Option 2: Free Election ID Certificate

Get a FREE Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC) at any DPS driver's license office. You just need to be a registered voter.

Voting by Mail

Available if you're 65+, have a disability, will be out of the county, or are confined in jail. Application must be received (not just postmarked) by the deadline.

Understanding Your Ballot

Elections happen at four levels of government. Here's what each one decides for Lowry Crossing residents.

Federal

President (every 4 years, next: 2028), 2 U.S. Senators (6-year staggered terms), 1 U.S. Representative per district (2-year terms). Texas has 38 congressional districts.

State

Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and other executives serve 4-year terms. Texas Legislature: 31 Senators (4-year) + 150 Representatives (2-year). Texas judges are elected, not appointed.

County (Collin)

County Judge (chief executive), 4 Commissioners, County Clerk, District Clerk, District Attorney, Treasurer, and numerous judges. The county runs all elections.

City (Lowry Crossing)

Type A general law city with a Mayor and 5 Council Members in a ward system. Municipal elections on the first Saturday in May. Mayor and council serve 2-year terms.

How to Register to Vote

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen
  • At least 17 years, 10 months old (18 by Election Day)
  • Resident of the county where you apply
  • Not a convicted felon (unless sentence fully completed)
  • Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court

Ways to Register

Online — Print the application at votetexas.gov, sign it, and mail it in
In person — Pick up forms at post offices, libraries, DPS offices, or City Hall
By mail — Call Collin County Elections at (972) 547-1990 for a postage-paid application

You must register at least 30 days before Election Day

Election Resources

Collin County Elections Administrator — Kaleb Breaux

2010 Redbud Blvd., Suite 102, McKinney, TX 75069 · (972) 547-1990 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM

This is an independent civic resource — not affiliated with any government entity. Election information is sourced from public records and may change. Always verify dates and details at votetexas.gov or collincountytx.gov/Elections.