Collin County recorded 34,522 voter check-ins Monday, Oct. 19, as early voting began for the Nov. 3 election, exceeding opening-day totals from the previous two midterms.

The county’s unofficial report includes 97 provisional ballots. The total surpassed the 33,350 ballots recorded on the first day in 2018 and 18,991 in 2022, according to WFAA.

Local check-ins included 1,277 at Murphy Community Center, 1,081 at Collin College’s Wylie Campus, 758 at Wylie Community Park Center and 182 at Michael J. Felix Community Center in Sachse.

Bond packages total $1.4 billion

Collin County voters are considering two bond packages totaling $1.4175 billion.

The county’s $817.5 million package is divided into four propositions: $296.5 million for court and detention facilities, $475 million for roads, $6 million for parks and open space, and $40 million for an elections and records storage facility. County bond information

Collin College’s separate $600 million proposition would fund new facilities and expansions across its campuses. Proposed Wylie projects include an academic building and additional workforce training space. College bond proposal

Where and when to vote

Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 30, at 42 Collin County locations. Nearby sites include:

  • Murphy Community Center, 205 N. Murphy Road
  • Michael J. Felix Community Center, 3815-E Sachse Road
  • Collin College Wylie Campus, 391 Country Club Road
  • Wylie Community Park Center, 800 Thomas Street, Suite 100

Voting hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 23; 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24; and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. During the final week, Oct. 26–30, polls operate from 7 a.m.–7 p.m., according to NBC DFW’s voting guide.

These locations serve eligible Collin County voters. Sachse and Wylie extend into other counties, so residents should confirm which county administers their ballot before choosing a polling place.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with voting from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. For registration information and polling locations, visit Collin County Elections or call 972-547-1990.