Frisco PAC to host Virtual Forum for 2020 Candidates

The Frisco Political Action Committee (Frisco PAC) today invited candidates seeking election to Frisco City Council or Frisco ISD Board of Trustees to participate in a series of virtual Candidate Fora (Forums) leading up to the November 2020 General Election.

There will be three (3) events, one for each contested race in the upcoming election: Council Place 5, Council Place 6 and ISD Place 4. The proposed dates are:

  • Frisco ISD, Place 4 – Tuesday, September 29 
  • Frisco City Council, Place 5 – Wednesday, September 30 
  • Frisco City Council, Place 6 – Thursday, October 1 

Each forum will be scheduled to start at 7:30 PM and hosted through Zoom, as well as live-streamed through Facebook. Each forum is expected to last between 45-90 minutes.

A copy of the letter sent to candidates can be viewed here.

Straight Party Voting Out for 2020

During the 2017 legislative session, House Bill 25 removed the straight-ticket option from Texas ballots after September 2020. The bill was signed by Abbott.

Texas Democrats challenged the law and in June 2020 a federal court dismissed the suit allowing the change to move forward for the November 2020 general election.

How will this impact your voting experience this year?

Unlike previous elections, where the option to vote based on the party choice, each voter will now be required to cast their ballot for each office. There are two main impacts this change will entail. First, it will increase the length of time it takes to vote; and second, voters now have to walk into a polling place with a better idea of who to vote for in EACH race.

Texas law allows you to take a voting guide into the polling place, however it must be printed. It cannot be on your phone (they are not permitted in polling places). Preparing to vote for the general election in 2020 will require some preparation. Be informed and remember your voting guide.

July 14, 2020 Runoff Election

Important Dates:

  • Last Day to Register to Vote: Monday, June 15, 2020
  • Last Day to Request Ballot by Mail: Thursday, July 2, 2020
  • First Day of Early Voting: Monday, June 29, 2020
  • Last Day of Early Voting: Friday, July 10, 2020
  • Election (runoff) Day: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 (7AM to 7PM)

Voting times

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
June 29June 30 July 1July 2July 3July 4
8am – 5pm8am – 5pm8am – 5pm8am – 5pmNo VotingNo Voting
July 5July 6July 7July 8 July 9July 10​July 11
CC: 1pm – 6pm

DC:
11am – 4pm
7am – 7pm7am – 7pm7am – 7pm7am – 7pm7am – 7pm​
July 12July 13July 14
Election Day
7am – 7pm
CC (Collin County), DC (Denton County)
Note that different voting times available on July 5, 2020 only between counties.

Sample Ballots

Sample ballots are determined by your location/precinct. Below are the links to find your Sample Ballot for each county.

Early Voting Locations

Election Day Voting Locations

Polling Place Procedures for COVID-19

Social Distancing

  • The polling places are set up according to suggested social and physical
    distance guidelines where possible to allow for 6 feet between voters.
  • Markers are placed on the floors to assist with distance spacing.
  • Poll workers are encouraged to allow a limited number of voters inside the polling location during voting hours.

No Contact Voting

  • Disposable ballot marking devices are provided for every voter.

Cleaning and Sanitizing

  • All voting equipment is frequently sanitized.
  • Poll workers are encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands frequently.
  • Poll workers are provided with KN95 masks for use while in the polling location
    as well as disposable protective masks.
  • Face shields are provided for those workers who wish to wear one.
  • Plexiglas protection shields are provided for use at the voter check-in area.
  • All surfaces are cleaned frequently.
  • Voters are encouraged to use their own pen for signing the signature roster.

Source: Collin County Elections