Early Voting Starts for Local Elections in Tarrant County

0:00It's April 20th, from your city to your ears. This is Dallas News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Early voting kicks off Monday, April 20th, and Tarant County for a bunch of local elections. Nine school districts and 31 cities and towns are on the ballot with bonds, charter changes, school board seats, and mayoral races. It's your chance to weigh in on big community decisions right here in the area. Fort Worth is pushing hard with an $845 million bond package to fund projects plus charter updates that would bump up. Council pay and streamline some city operations. They're also filling a special election for the rest of Allen Blalock's council term since he's jumping to run for State House District 93 as a Republican. Meanwhile, Arlington mayor Jim Ross wants a third term and in Keller, voters pick from three candidates to replace Armin Mizani. State House District 98 seat on the Republican ticket.

1:01These races show how local leaders are eyeing bigger stages. The early voting window runs to April 28th and you can hit any of the 46 polling spots countywide. No need to stick to your precinct hour shift daily like 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days longer on weekends, so plan ahead. Check the Tarant County elections website for exact spots and times, then get your vote in early to skip the lines before Election Day on May 4th. Your voice shapes the block.