5 candidates are tracked across 5 Allen races for the 2026 election, led by the McAllen City Commissioner, District 5 contest. Preview your Allen, Texas sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
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Local Snapshot
Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
Races Listed5
Profiles5
Allen Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. Texas nominees were set by the March 3 primary and May 26 runoffs; unopposed nominees still print on the November 3 ballot, a plurality wins, and declared write-in votes count but write-in names do not print, per the Secretary of State.
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The previews below come from our automated tracker and may not expand into full profiles yet. Your exact ballot, including statewide and congressional races, is one ZIP code away.
Mark Murray served as the executive director of Californians Against Waste. He also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 20th Congressional District; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
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McAllen City Commissioner, District 5 - Ward 2
City
Michael Fallek▾
Michael Fallek is a McAllen native, business leader, and community advocate. He brings significant experience as a developer in the city, having worked on retail businesses, restaurants, and hotels. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
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Information regarding Dave Shafer's professional background, education, and experience is not available in the provided research text. Dave Shafer is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
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Allen Mayor - District 4
City
Chris Schulmeister▾
Chris Schulmeister has been an active participant in Allen's local government since 1. Chris Schulmeister is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: Chris Schulmeister has been an active participant in Allen's local government since 1 · Chris Schulmeister is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
No biographical details are available for Tommy Baril based on the provided research text. Tommy Baril is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
Priorities: No biographical details are available for Tommy Baril based on the provided research text · Tommy Baril is associated with the Nonpartisan party in available records · Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
