Key Races in Dallas County

Dallas County voters will decide several important races on November 8th. The U.S. Senate race in Texas will pit Ken Paxton (R) against James Talarico (D). The Texas governor's race will see Greg Abbott (R) face off against Gina Hinojosa (D). Dan Patrick (R) is seeking a fourth term as Lt. Governor, and will face Vikki Goodwin (D). The race for Texas attorney general will see either Mayes Middleton (R) or Nathan Johnson (D) replace Ken Paxton.

In Dallas County, the U.S. House races include District 25, where Dione Sims (D) faces incumbent Roger Williams (R). In District 33, former U.S. Rep. Collin Allred (D) will face Patrick Gillespie (R). In Dallas County, the Texas Senate race in District 9 will see Taylor Rehmet (D) face Leah Wambsganss (R). In Tarrant County, the race for Commissioner Precinct 2 will see Jared Williams (D) face Tony Tinderholt (R).

Dallas voters will also decide on Proposition A, a $443 million safety package that would fund a new police academy and move the 911 call center out of City Hall. In Dallas County, Proposition A would approve a property tax increase generating roughly $103 million annually for homelessness services. In Plano, Proposition A would allow the city to add a venue tax to things like hotels, car rentals, and more. Those funds would be used to help fund a new Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend Mall site.

Voting times and locations are available for Dallas County, Denton County, Collin County, and Tarrant County. North Texas voters can also view sample ballots online. Voters are advised to check with their local election office before they go to the polls. If voters have problems or questions, they can call the Secretary of State’s toll-free election hotline at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) or email elections@sos.texas.gov. To file a formal complaint, voters can download the complaint form and submit it by mail, fax, or email.

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