Frisco City Council Place 1 Special Election Set for January
Frisco's filing period for the special election to fill City Council Place 1 closed on December 1, with two residents filing for the vacancy. The special election will be held January 31, 2026, with early voting January 14 through January 27, and the winner will serve through May 2027.
Frisco voters will return to the polls next month to fill the remainder of the term for City Council Place 1 after the filing period closed on December 1. Two candidates submitted applications during the filing window, setting up a special election scheduled for January 31, 2026, with early voting available January 14 through January 27. The council seat will be filled for the balance of the term through May 2027.
The two candidates who filed are Mark Piland, a 12 year Frisco resident with a background in emergency management, and Ann Anderson, a 19 year Frisco resident with experience in the insurance industry. Their filings reflect different professional lenses that could shape council deliberations on public safety, emergency preparedness, fiscal risk, and municipal contracting during the remainder of the term.
The vacancy arose when the prior Place 1 member resigned to run for mayor, creating an abbreviated window for contenders to apply and for voters to decide on a replacement. The city has posted the election schedule and the candidate order on its official elections pages, and those materials include key filing and ballot deadlines for the upcoming contest.
For local residents the special election carries practical implications beyond the single seat. Council decisions on development, public safety funding, storm response planning, and local regulations can hinge on narrow majorities, and a new council member entering mid term may influence policy outcomes ahead of the regular municipal cycle. The professional backgrounds of the two candidates suggest different priorities that could affect city budgeting and service planning during the next 17 months.
Community participation will determine who finishes the unexpired term, and early voting dates provide an extended window for busy residents to cast ballots. Voters seeking details on polling locations, ballot order, and absentee options should consult the city election page for the official schedule and guidance. The outcome will shape Frisco governance through May 2027 and inform the city s direction as it navigates growth and municipal responsibilities.
