President's Message
Welcome to 2026! We have many events planned in 2026—registering voters, programs to educate voters, bi-monthly Socializing & Civics events, league lunches, book club, and much more. The league is excited to kick off this year with a Candidate Forum for all of our County, State and Federal Candidates on January 24, 2026, from 10 - 4. Come meet the candidates for County Commissioner, Judge, other County Offices, and Federal and State House and Congressional races!
We are always looking for volunteers to help us facilitate these events. Come and meet other league members who are working to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy! 2026 will be a pivotal year for our democracy; there is no better time than now to get involved!
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Special Elections in Plano and Frisco - January 31
Early Voting - January 14-27
Special elections will be held in Plano and Frisco to replace city council members who resigned to run for other offices in 2026.
Use the following checklist to make sure you are prepared, then VOTE!
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Mark Your Calendars! Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters of Collin County is holding a multi-session nonpartisan public candidate forum on Saturday January 24th, 10 AM to 4 PM, at the Collin College Frisco Conference Center, located at 9700 Wade Blvd. All are welcome to attend. The forum is sponsored by Collin County Votes, and will be co-facilitated with several Collin College student organizations. The forum will include races for county, state and federal offices with at least two candidates regardless of party.
Our format will be similar to previous forums: 1 minute per candidate for opening and closing remarks, and 1 minute to respond to each screened question collected from the audience. The duration of the forum will be approximately 45 minutes, depending on how many candidates participate. The start time may also change slightly depending on participation.
We expect to live stream and record the forum to be posted on the LWVCollin.org website.
We will also conduct two Zoom forums on 1/20 (County Clerk) and 1/21 (Justice of the Peace).
We are looking for volunteers to help with many roles from Moderators, Timekeepers, Question Creators, Check-in, etc. Members, please sign in to the website to see all of the volunteer opportunities and sign up for a shift.
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November 2025 Election Review
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the League of Women Voters of Collin County hosted a webinar with Kaleb Breaux, Collin County Election Administrator, reviewing the November 2025 election.
Kaleb shared insights on election administration, discussed what went well, and highlighted areas for future improvement—to help voters better understand how elections work right here in Collin County.
Thank you to everyone who attended, and for those who were unable to attend, you can watch the recording here.
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New Member Orientation: Get Plugged In!
Are you new to the League or looking to get more involved? Join us on Zoom for a New Member Orientation on Thursday February 5th at 6:30 PM.
In just 30 minutes, we’ll help you navigate how our League works so you can find the best way to make an impact.
You'll meet fellow members, learn about the history and mission of the League, and learn more about the committees and the specific projects each committee handles. There will be time for questions at the end.
The orientation ends at 7:00 PM, at which point we will transition directly into our February Board Meeting. You are encouraged to stay for the meeting to see our work in action. Here is the Zoom link for the orientation.
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Primary Election March 3rd
The Democratic and Republican party primary elections will be held on March 3, with early voting from February 17-27. The Libertarian and Green parties hold conventions to select candidates. You may only vote in one party's selection process. Check your voter registration status and be sure to register to vote by February 2. Apply for a ballot-by-mail by February 20.
Annual Application to Vote by Mail
Voters 65 and older and those with disabilities are eligible to submit an annual application to vote by mail, instead of applying for each election during the year. They will receive a ballot for each election during the voting year (January-December). They can apply each year before the deadline for the first election in which they want to vote. Apply for a ballot-by-mail and check Annual Application in Item 4. You must select a party if you want to participate in a primary and any resulting runoff.
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Help Defend Democracy: Become a Poll Worker for the March Primary Election
The Collin County Election Administrator is recruiting Poll Workers for the upcoming March Primary Elections, and this is a great opportunity to support free and fair elections right here in our community.
Poll workers play a vital role in ensuring elections run smoothly and that every voter has a positive, accessible voting experience. If you are interested in Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy, this is a meaningful way to serve—and you can earn money while doing it.
Important dates to know:
Early Voting Begins: February 17
Election Day: March 3
No prior experience is required—training is provided. Poll workers must be registered voters in Collin County and willing to commit to the required training and work hours.
Please consider serving, and help spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors who may be interested.
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Lunch with the League - McKinney and Plano
Enjoy great conversation and connection at one of our upcoming LWV-CC buy-your-own social lunches. These events are open to all and provide a chance to discuss important issues while upholding the League’s nonpartisan policy of not supporting or opposing any candidate or political party. Feel free to bring a friend!
Tuesday, January 13, 11:30 – 1:00
Location: BJ's Restaurant, 1101 N. Central Expy, Plano
Friday, January 23, 11:30 – 1:00
Location: Hydeout Cafe, 1751 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney
Note for Members: Please log in to the website before registering.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Book Club
All are invited to the League of Women Voters of Collin County Book Club on Wednesday, January 14, from 7:00-8:00. We will meet on Zoom to discuss The Island of Sea Women, by Lisa See.
We will share our nonpartisan thoughts on the book as well as various discussion questions. Register here and receive the Zoom link. If you are a member, log in on the website before registering.
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Socializing & Civics
On Saturday March 7 from 10:30 to 1:30, at the Haggard Library (2501 Coit Road, Plano), the League will host a free public forum on The Supreme Court: Past, Present and Future.
Recent presenter of one of our most popular programs, How the Roaring Twenties Shaped the 2020s, Chris Tucker is back to tell us all about the Supreme Court and answer some of our most burning questions. He will look at the Court's history, rules, traditions and some of its major decisions. How did the Court get so powerful? How does it decide cases? What do the Justices argue about? Do they like each other? Is the Court too political? What's the worst decision the Court ever made? And how will the Court rule this year on issues like birthright citizenship, tariffs, transgender rights, racial gerrymandering and expanding the President's powers? If you've ever wondered how the Supreme Court works, this is for you!
You can register for this presentation here. Members, please log in before registering.
This event is not sponsored by the Plano Public Library System or the City of Plano.
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We have several opportunities coming up to register voters in Collin County. You must be a Collin County VDR (Volunteer Deputy Registrar) to register voters, and if you aren't a VDR, you're in luck as there is still time to get your VDR certification before these events in January. See the opportunities on our volunteer signup webpage. You may find these opportunities on the Members Only pulldown after logging into our website.
College Campuses
January 28 11:00 - 1:00 at Collin College, Frisco
January 28 11:00 - 1:00 at Collin College, Tech Campus in Allen
January 29 11:00 - 1:00 at Collin College, McKinney
Other Locations
January 5 3:00 - 5:00 at Pioneer Ridge, McKinney
January 6 various times at The Legacy Willow Bend, Plano
January 13 1:00 - 3:00 at Teresa's House, McKinney
January 14 1:30 - 3:30 at Harbor Chase, Plano
January 15 10:30 - 12:30 at Discovery Village at Twin Peaks, Allen
January 21 1:30 - 3:30 at Accel at Willow Bend, Plano
If you are not a VDR and would like to become one, you can find out more information here.
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| The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan 501C3 organization. We do not support or oppose any political party or candidate. We encourage informed and active participation in government, and we influence public policy through education and advocacy.
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