Elections

This page is maintained by the City Secretary's Office to communicate the latest elections information for Allen voters.

Important Dates for May 4, 2024 General Election

City of Allen City Council Place Nos. 1, 3 and 5

InformationDate
Candidate packets availableTuesday, Jan. 2
First day to file for a place on the ballotWednesday, Jan. 17
Last day to file for a place on the ballot5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16
Last day to register to voteThursday, April 4
Early votingMonday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 30
Last day to accept an Application for a Ballot by MailTuesday, April 23
Election DaySaturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voter qualifications and registration

To be considered a qualified voter in a City election, a person must: 

  • Be 18 years of age or older on the day of the election
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Not have been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court
  • Not have been finally convicted of a felony or, if so convicted, must have: been fully discharged of his sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court; or been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disability to vote
  • Be a resident of the city on the day of the election
  • Be a registered voter on the day of the election
  • Voter registration: Visit the Collin County Voter Registration page to check your registration status, download an application, change your address and more.

Election resources

Other upcoming elections

  • May 4, 2024 - City of Allen Regular General Election for Council Place Nos. 1, 3 and 5
  • May 3, 2025 - City of Allen Regular General Election for Council Place Nos. 4 and 6
  • Other election dates are listed on the Texas Secretary of State's website