Early voting begins at McKinney's new City Hall ahead of May 3 elections

Early voting kicked off today in McKinney, marking a significant milestone as the city prepares for the May 3 general election. Deputy City Secretary Tanisha Parchman announced the start of early voting, which will run from April 22 to April 29, at the newly constructed City Hall. This facility will serve as a primary voting location, alongside several other city-owned sites.

Parchman outlined key election dates, including the tentative election canvas scheduled for May 12, which will depend on the timely receipt of results from Collin County. The first round of member ceremonies is set for May 20, where outgoing council members will be honored and newly elected officials sworn in. If necessary, a runoff election will take place on June 7, with a subsequent canvas on June 17.

A competitive slate of candidates is vying for various council seats, including four candidates for mayor and five for At-Large 1. Notably, incumbent Justin Beller is running unopposed for District 1.

Voters can access eight city-owned locations for early voting and election day, with the Senior Recreation Center designated for election day only. Parchman emphasized the importance of adhering to signage regulations for electioneering, reminding candidates that signs must be removed by May 5, or they will be collected by the city.

As McKinney gears up for this election, residents are encouraged to participate and make their voices heard.