What's on the ballot in Frisco in 2027

When Frisco voters head to the polls on Saturday, May 1, 2027, they won't see a single party label on the ballot. Frisco's local races — city council places, Frisco ISD Board of Trustees seats, and the mayor's office — are all officially nonpartisan, decided on the Texas May Uniform Election Date rather than a partisan primary. This guide explains the kinds of races Frisco sees in a typical cycle, what to expect in 2027, and exactly how a voter or a candidate can pull up the precise ballot for their address.

What kinds of races are on the Frisco ballot in 2027?

Frisco straddles two counties (mostly Collin, partly Denton), but the structure of its local ballot is consistent. In a given May, Frisco voters typically decide some mix of three local bodies:

• Frisco City Council — council members are elected to staggered terms by place, so only a subset of places appears in any one cycle. If you're considering a run, start with our guide to running for Frisco City Council.
• Frisco ISD Board of Trustees — trustees are elected at-large to three-year terms, and the district serves roughly 66,000 students. See how the Frisco ISD board works.
• Mayor of Frisco — the mayoral seat runs on its own cycle; whether it's up in a given year depends on the term schedule, so confirm with the city secretary.

Why are Frisco's races nonpartisan?

Texas law makes city, mayoral, and school board elections officially nonpartisan — candidates don't run as Republicans or Democrats, and no party appears next to their name. That's not a Frisco quirk; it's how nearly every local race in the state is structured. We unpack the reasoning in why Texas local races are nonpartisan, but the practical upshot for voters is simple: you're choosing the person, not the party. For candidates, it means the partisan voter-data tools (NGP VAN for Democrats, i360 for Republicans) don't serve these races at all — a gap a nonpartisan platform is built to fill.

How do I look up my exact Frisco ballot?

Your ballot is specific to your address — your council place, school district, and any local propositions all depend on where you live. Here's how to find the real thing rather than rely on assumptions:

1. 1.Confirm you're registered and check your registration address with the Collin County (or Denton County) elections office. Collin County's voter rolls churn fast — about 83% of the county's growth is in-migration — so a recent move means a stale record.
2. 2.Pull your sample ballot from your county elections office once it's posted ahead of the May 1, 2027 election. The sample ballot lists every race and candidate for your precinct.
3. 3.Check the city and district directly. The Frisco city secretary posts the council and mayoral races that are up; the Frisco ISD elections office posts the trustee places on the ballot.
4. 4.Confirm dates and early-voting locations. See our early voting in Collin County guide for when and where to vote before Election Day.

What's the difference for voters vs. candidates?

For voters, the 2027 ballot is a short, high-leverage set of choices: the people who set Frisco's city budget, run its schools, and shape its growth. These races are decided by a small, motivated electorate — turnout in May local elections is typically a fraction of a November presidential year — which means each vote carries outsized weight. For candidates, that same dynamic is the opportunity: a focused campaign that reaches the right households can win a seat with a manageable number of votes. Either way, the first step is the same — find out exactly what's on your ballot.

The bottom line

Frisco's 2027 ballot is local, nonpartisan, and decided on Saturday, May 1, 2027 — a mix of city council places, Frisco ISD trustee seats, and the mayoral cycle, with the exact lineup set by staggered terms. Voters should pull their precinct's sample ballot and verify their registration; would-be candidates should confirm which seats are open and start planning early. Curious whether a seat is right for you? Start with our overview of running for office in Collin County, grab the free Collin County filing kit, or see how Mandate runs a nonpartisan local campaign end to end.