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1. Who is running for City Council?

The application filing period for the May 1 General Election ended on Feb. 12, 2021. Councilmembers are elected at large.

• Open a complete list of Council candidates by Place No.

Notice: Posting this information on the City of Allen website does not constitute an endorsement of any one candidate. All candidates were provided the option to submit the information.

2. What are the candidacy requirements for City Council?

Allen City Council candidacy requirements:

• Designation of Campaign Treasurer (CTA) (required)
• Application (required)
• Oath of Nomination (required)
• Application fee of $20 or a petition may be filed in lieu of the fee (required)
• Code of Fair Campaign Practices form (optional)
• Be a United States citizen. (Texas Election Code)
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age. (Texas Election Code)
• Be a qualified voter of the City of Allen for at least six (6) months at the time of filing. (Allen City Charter)
• Be a resident of Texas and the city for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the election. (Texas Election Code / Allen City Charter)
• Hold no other elected office or appointed public office or position of emolument, except as authorized by state law. (Allen City Charter)
• Not have been determined by a final judgment of a court to be totally mentally incapacitated, or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote. (Texas Election Code)
• Not have been finally convicted of a felony from which not pardoned. (Texas Election Code)

Allen City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at Allen City Hall. Agendas are posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act which requires at least 72 hours notice on the City’s Official bulletin board at City Hall and on the City’s website.

3. Where are the designated polling locations in Allen?

The following locations are designated by City of Allen as Election Day polling locations. Allen voters also may vote at any countywide voting center in Collin County.

Allen Municipal Court and Parks and Recreation Building
Community Room
301 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013
Google map directions

Allen ISD Service Center Multipurpose Room
1451 N. Watters Road
Allen, Texas 75013
Google map directions

4. When are upcoming elections?

Upcoming uniform/primary elections:

• May 1, 2021 - City of Allen General Election
• Nov. 2, 2021 - Texas Constitutional Election
• March 1, 2022 - Primary Election
• May 7, 2022 - City of Allen General Election
• Nov. 8, 2022 - Uniform Election
• Future Dates as posted by the Texas Secretary of State

5. Who are the elected officers for the City of Allen?

Allen City Council consists of the mayor and six council members elected citywide to serve three-year, staggered terms of office.

In addition to strategic planning and approving the annual budget, the council sets policy, enacts ordinances establishing municipal law and regulates zoning and development. The council also appoints board and commission members.

• Mayor - Term Expires May 2023
• Council Place No. 1 - Term Expires May 2021
• Council Place No. 2 - Term Expires May 2023
• Council Place No. 3 - Term Expires May 2021
• Council Place No. 4 - Term Expires May 2022
• Council Place No. 5 - Term Expires May 2021
• Council Place No. 6 - Term Expires May 2022