Voters weigh in across Metrocrest. DART stays in Addison

Runoff, council races and bonds shape results

Candidates and their supporters greet voters and await polls closing across the street from Farmers Branch’s Manske Library on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

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Candidates and poll greeters, knee-deep in a forest of campaign signs, smile and wave at passing cars in the parking lot of the Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

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Darren Gardner, a candidate for Addison’s at-large town council seats, listens to a voter outside Addison Town Hall on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Gardner, along with Chris DeFrancisco and Schnell Blanton were elected to the Addison City Council.

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance member Patric Morgan hands a voter a card bearing the names of council candidates who support remaining in DART outside Addison Town Hall on May 2, 2026. Addison will remain a DART member city.

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A voter steps out of an Addison Orbit paratransit van outside Addison Town Hall on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Addison has a six-month contract with Via For Addison Orbit to provide microtransit services within the town.

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Carrollton city council candidate Mike Song - center, arms raised - and two of his supporters cheer for a voter as he exits the Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

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Farmers Branch mayoral candidates Terry Lynne, center, and Jaime Rivas, right, share a laugh as polls close on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The two will face off in a June 13 runoff.

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Farmers Branch mayoral candidate Rinkesh “Rink” Desai shakes a voter’s hand while he watches over another voter’s dog as she casts her vote inside.

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Farmers Branch mayoral candidate and current mayor Terry Lynne shakes a voter’s hand outside Farmers Branch’s Manske Library on May 2, 2026.

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Addison residents Dave Collins, left, and Chris Wielgosz, in shade, speak to voters about the disadvantages of staying in DART. 70% of Addison voters cast their ballot to remain in DART.

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Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:30 pm

Primary Runoff Election: What to know for May 26

Dallas County voters return to the polls Tuesday, May 26, for party primary runoff elections. A runoff is required when no candidate earns more than 50% of the vote in the March primary, with the top two candidates advancing.

Early voting: May 18–22

Election Day: May 26

Who can vote?

If you voted in the Republican primary, you can only vote in the Republican runoff.

If you voted in the Democratic primary, you can only vote in the Democratic runoff.

If you did not vote in March, you may choose either party’s runoff.

Important reminders:

You are not required to vote for the same candidates you chose in March.

Your runoff choices do not bind your vote in the November general election.

In Texas, voters do not register by party, but participation in a primary limits your runoff to that same party.

More information, sample ballots and polling locations are available through Dallas County Elections Department.

Runoff Election: what to know for June 13

Voters in several local races, including Farmers Branch, will head back to the polls Saturday, June 13, for runoff elections. A runoff is triggered when no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, with the top two finishers advancing.

Early voting: June 1–9

Election Day: June 13

Who can vote?

Any registered voter in the city or district holding a runoff may vote.

Unlike party primaries, this runoff is nonpartisan, your past primary participation does not affect your eligibility.

Important reminders:

You do not have to vote for the same candidate you supported in the May election.

You may vote only in the runoff for your city or district of residence.

A simple majority on June 13 decides the winner, no further runoff.

Find polling locations, sample ballots and hours through the Dallas County Elections Department.

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Voters across Farmers Branch, Addison, Carrollton and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) turned out Saturday, May 2, for municipal and school board elections, setting up a runoff in one of the area’s highest-profile races.

In Farmers Branch, no candidate cleared the 50% threshold in the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Terry Lynne led with 49.07% (1,792 votes), followed by Jaime Rivas with 41.51% (1,516 votes). Rinkesh Desai finished third with 344 votes and is eliminated. Lynne and Rivas will face off in a June 13 runoff, with early voting beginning June 1.

In District 2, incumbent Tina Bennett-Burton secured another term, defeating Brenda Brodrick 528 to 327, or 61.75% to 38.25%.

Addison voters filled three council seats. Chris DeFrancisco led the field with 23.40% (1,070 votes), followed closely by Schnell Blanton with 23.16% (1,059 votes) and Darren Gardner with 20.40% (933 votes). DeFrancisco and Gardner were incumbents, while Blanton will join the council for her first term. Howard Freed and Trish Stuart did not advance.

Addison voters also weighed in on two major items. The city will remain in DART, with 70% voting in favor, and voters approved a $55 million bond package for a new police headquarters, 55.8% to 44.2%.

In Carrollton, incumbent Mayor Steve Babick was re-elected with 93.45% of the vote (6,423 votes), defeating Zul Mohamed, who received 6.55% (450 votes).

For City Council, Lisa Sutter won Place 4 with 54.23% (3,727 votes), defeating Mike Song (39.98%, 2,748 votes) and Thomas Chellethe (5.79%, 398 votes). Sutter previously served on the council from 2009 to 2015, including time as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor Pro Tem. Jason Carpenter (Place 2) and Daisy Palomo (Place 6) ran unopposed.

Carrollton voters approved four of five bond propositions totaling approximately $227 million. Proposition A ($164.5 million for streets and transportation) passed with 69%; Proposition B ($32.3 million for public safety facilities) passed with 56%; Proposition C ($26.5 million for parks and recreation) passed with 60%; and Proposition E ($3.8 million for library facilities) passed with 62%. Proposition D, which would have funded $7.85 million in municipal court facilities, failed 52.8% to 47.2%.

In the CFBISD race, two at-large seats were decided using the district’s cumulative voting system. Incumbent Carolyn Benavides was re-elected, and Cinthya Noda secured a seat, finishing ahead of Dave Jimenez and Luis Palomo across combined Dallas and Denton county totals.

Note: All election results are unofficial until canvassed by the appropriate governing bodies. Farmers Branch and Addison will canvass their results May 12. CFBISD results are scheduled to be canvassed by May 13.

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