Frisco candidate filing opens for May 2 municipal and school elections

The candidate filing period for Frisco's May 2, 2026, municipal and school board elections opened Jan. 14 and runs through Feb. 13. The window allows prospective officeholders to submit paperwork for races that will shape city leadership and school board direction through the next electoral cycle.

On the municipal side, the mayor's office is on the ballot along with City Council Place 5 and Place 6. Incumbent Mayor Jeff Cheney and Council Member Brian Livingston are term-limited or otherwise not running, leaving those seats open to new candidates. For Frisco Independent School District, board Places 4 and 5 are scheduled to appear on the ballot.

Open seats in executive and legislative bodies concentrate opportunity and influence. A new mayor and a pair of council members will affect decisions on municipal policy, zoning, infrastructure, budgeting and the coordination between city government and the school district. School board contests will determine oversight of district management, academic priorities, and fiscal decisions that affect classroom resources and long-term capital planning.

Prospective candidates should follow filing procedures closely. Municipal candidates typically work through the Frisco City Secretary's office for paperwork and deadlines, while school board hopefuls consult Frisco ISD election materials and the district administration for filing guidance. Both the city and the district maintain election pages with candidate packets, eligibility requirements and submission instructions; residents and potential candidates are advised to monitor those pages for the most current information and any procedural updates.

The timing of the filing period intersects with routine civic calendars and local policy cycles. Filing closes six weeks before the May 2 election, leaving a compressed schedule for campaigning, voter outreach and public forums. That compression can affect voter awareness and turnout in these local contests, making early community engagement and clear candidate information important for an informed electorate.

For Collin County voters, these races offer a tangible opportunity to influence decision-making at both municipal and school district levels. Candidates who file by Feb. 13 will enter a campaign season that includes candidate forums, public meetings and routine city and district board sessions where their positions will be tested and defined. Residents interested in running, volunteering, or simply staying informed should check the Frisco city and Frisco ISD election pages and plan to attend local meetings to evaluate candidates before the May ballot.

What happens next is straightforward: filing ends Feb. 13, campaigns proceed through spring and voters decide on May 2. For now, the open seats present a clear invitation to civic participation and a reminder that local offices direct policies that touch daily life in Frisco.