The last chance for Allen voters to cast ballots in the 2026 midterm election is Election Day Nov. 3.

On the ballot: Voters in the Allen area will see a number of ballot items including bonds, state, federal and county-level races. Locally, residents will see races for:

• Collin County Judge

• Collin County Appraisal District Board of Directors, Place 2

• Collin County Clerk

• Collin County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Collin County residents will also consider a 4-proposition, $817.5 million bond package from Collin County, as well as a $600 million bond proposition from Collin College.

At the polls: Polling locations are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day. Residents in Collin County can vote at any polling location in the county.

Collin County saw 374,250 voters cast their ballots during the two-week early voting period, county documents show.

Latest update: About 46.8% of the county’s registered voters have turned out for the midterm election as of the end of early voting Oct. 30, according to the Collin County Elections Office. Additionally, 9,484 voters cast ballots by mail as of Nov. 1, county documents show. The county has 799,130 registered voters, a representative of the Collin County Elections Office confirmed.

Check out five upcoming and ongoing transportation projects around Dallas-Fort Worth.

1. Dallas Parkway repairs

Project: Construction crews will repair multiple sections of northbound Dallas Parkway in Prosper starting early next year.

Update: Town officials expect work to start in late January or early February of 2027, and the construction has a 120-day timeline. Officials are still deciding whether to spread out the closures along Dallas Parkway or close everything down at once.

• Timeline: early 2027-summer 2027

• Cost: $7.5 million

• Funding source: town of Prosper

2. Collins Boulevard overpass improvements

Project: Richardson’s Collins Boulevard overpass project includes modifications to existing bicycle and traffic lanes. Further work includes signal and sidewalk improvements.

Update: City officials are preparing to award a contract for the project, which is expected to begin next year.

• Timeline: spring 2027-fall 2027

• Cost: $3.73 million

• Funding source: city of Richardson

New flight routes from Southwest Airlines and a rental car service branch expansion are among the new updates at Dallas Love Field.

Take a look at several recent announcements from the airport.

New Southwest flights: Beginning June 5, 2027, Southwest will launch non-stop service between Dallas Love Field and Richmond International Airport, according to an airport social media post.

Southwest also announced a seasonal service connecting Dallas to Bozeman, Montana, to start in the summer of 2027. 

In the fall of 2027, all flights will have access to Starlink WiFi, as well, according to a Southwest press release.

NetJets private terminal: Private jet operator NetJets will expand its footprint at Love Field with a private terminal that will open in late 2028, according to an Oct. 12 news release.

The $35 million project will take over 80,000 square feet of space and include new aircraft hangar E, a private passenger terminal, shops and office space, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The project will also renovate parking, landscaping and utilities.

Texans' last chance to vote in this year's midterm election is Nov. 3. Polling places across the state will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, according to the secretary of state's office.

What to expect: Dozens of races will appear on the ballot, from U.S. Senate and governor to local officials and propositions.

If a voter runs into an issue at the polls that cannot be immediately resolved, such as a lack of photo ID or an administrative error, they have the right to cast a provisional ballot, per state law. Some voters may be required to return to the local voter registrar's office by Nov. 9—six days after Election Day—to resolve the issue after voting.

Stay informed: Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to read Q&As with hundreds of candidates, find coverage of local propositions and print a custom sample ballot to bring to the polls.

After polls close at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, election results will be posted on the same webpage.