Plano, Allen, and parts of Carrollton and Dallas saw a competitive early‑voting season for Collin County Commissioner Precinct 4. After the polls closed at 7 p.m. on November 3, the county released its first batch of results, indicating that Julie Holmer is leading the race.

Early‑voting totals

According to the Collin County Elections Department, Holmer has received 49,058 votes, representing 53.8% of the ballots counted so far. Her opponent, Shelby Williams, has tallied 42,118 votes, or 46.2% of the total. These figures reflect the early‑voting period that ran from October 19 through October 30.

Voter participation

During that early‑voting window, 374,250 Collin County residents cast ballots, which equals 46.8% of the county’s registered voters. For context, the 2022 midterm election saw 264,741 early voters, or 38.16% of registered voters, indicating a notable increase in early‑voting engagement this cycle.

What’s at stake

The winner of this race will succeed Commissioner Duncan Webb, who has served the Precinct 4 seat since 2011. The commissioner’s court oversees a range of local services, including road maintenance, public safety funding, and regional planning for the rapidly growing communities of Plano, Allen, and surrounding areas.

Next steps

These early results are unofficial and will be updated as additional precincts report their numbers throughout Election Day. The final count will be canvassed and certified by the county after all votes—both in‑person and absentee—are tallied.

How to stay informed

Residents can follow the ongoing vote count on the Collin County website or check Community Impact’s election tracker for real‑time updates. For a complete view of all local races, visit the voter‑guide page at communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Plano — read the source article.