2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Chris DeFrancisco has a bachelor's degree in finance from The University of Alabama.

Chris is currently the president of PlainsCapital Bank, where he was previously vice president. 

Chris is currently a member of the Addison City Council.

Addison leaders undecided on holding election to leave DART

As of March 30, 2026, Chris DeFrancisco did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports DART for its benefits to the local economy and sustained economic development.

Supports DART, saying that it "attracts employers, it boosts our local economy, and allows us to have sustained economic development."

- Supports DART, saying that it "attracts employers, it boosts our local economy, and allows us to have sustained economic development."

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As of March 30, 2026, Chris DeFrancisco’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Darren Gardner is from Noonday, Texas. He attended college. He lives with his wife and their two adult children, as well as their twin grandchildren and their rescue dog, in Addison. He attends Christ United Methodist Church in Farmers Branch.

Darren Gardner lives with his wife LaNita, and they have two children, as well as their twin grandchildren. He attends Christ United Methodist Church in Farmers Branch.

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Darren is currently the ceo and partner of Centerpoint Connect, as well as a managing partner at In The Pattern, a local flight school in Denton. 

Darren Gardner is currently a Council Member on the Addison City Council. He is serving his second term.

Darren Gardner is currently a Council Member on the Addison City Council. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his 2nd term.

As of March 30, 2026, Darren Gardner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Wants to use the Addison Airport to build the local economy and develop it as a regional hub.

- Wants to improve mobility in Addison by expanding local transit options, strengthening regional connections, and implementing cost-effective use of services like DART.

- Believes in providing the police and fire professionals with updated, appropriate facilities that are "functional, future-ready, and capable of attracting and retaining top public safety professionals."

Wants to use the Addison Airport to build the local economy and develop it as a regional hub.

Wants to improve mobility in Addison by expanding local transit options, strengthening regional connections, and implementing cost-effective use of services like DART.

Believes in providing the police and fire professionals with updated, appropriate facilities that are "functional, future-ready, and capable of attracting and retaining top public safety professionals."

Howard Freed has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Texas at Austin. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Howard previously was the president of Freed's Furniture Showcase, Inc.

Howard is currently a member of the Addison City Council.

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As of March 30, 2026, Howard Freed did not have a website or any information online.

Supports continued DART service, but said that "it may not be paying $18 million a year to DART."

- Supports continued DART service, but said that "it may not be paying $18 million a year to DART."

As of March 30, 2026, Howard Freed’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Schnell Blanton earned a degree from Texas Woman's University. She lives with her wife and has volunteered as the president of her homeowners association (HOA).

Schnell currently works as a senior talent and development specialist for Nielsen, where she also previously worked as a senior project manager and senior corporate trainer. Schnell also served as the president and chief executive officer for Imperial Beverage Group.

Schnell Blanton’s campaign for Addison City Council is her first run for public office.

Schnell’s campaign for the Addison city council is her first run for public office.

Will prioritize "fiscal transparency" regarding the city's bond program.

- Will prioritize "fiscal transparency" regarding the city's bond program.

Supports responsible budgeting, enforcement of short-term rental regulations, and oversight of extended-stay properties to preserve community standards.

- Supports responsible budgeting, enforcement of short-term rental regulations, and oversight of extended-stay properties to preserve community standards.

Believes the city should be more "proactive" in addressing "aging infrastructure" in established neighborhoods.

Plans to "incentivize redevelopment" near the Silver Line to create "middle housing" such as townhomes and duplexes.

- Believes the city should be more "proactive" in addressing "aging infrastructure" in established neighborhoods.
- Plans to "incentivize redevelopment" near the Silver Line to create "middle housing" such as townhomes and duplexes.

Advocates for competitive pay to recruit and retain top police and fire professionals, emphasizing the importance of safety for seniors and vulnerable neighbors.

Supports the "$55 million" bond proposal to modernize the police and courts facility.

- Advocates for competitive pay to recruit and retain top police and fire professionals, emphasizing the importance of safety for seniors and vulnerable neighbors.
- Supports the "$55 million" bond proposal to modernize the police and courts facility.

Believes growth must be matched with infrastructure, public safety coordination, and proactive community protections.

Supports expanding the "Flock License Plate Reader system" to manage traffic issues and stay ahead of retail theft.

Supports strong public transit to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth, advocating for reliable DART services linked to local mobility.

- Believes growth must be matched with infrastructure, public safety coordination, and proactive community protections.
- Supports expanding the "Flock License Plate Reader system" to manage traffic issues and stay ahead of retail theft.
- Supports strong public transit to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth, advocating for reliable DART services linked to local mobility.

As of March 30, 2026, Schnell Blanton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Trish Stuart has lived in Addison since 2005. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She and her husband have a son.

Trish currently works in global client solutions at Terralingua, a translation company. She was previously project manager at 4Translation, and before that she was a teacher in Illinois and Colorado. Trish also runs the community advocacy group Addison Parents and Kids.

Trish Stuart is currently a member of the Addison City Council.

Trish's run for the Addison City Council is her first campaign for elected office.

Supports fiscal responsibility for Addison.

- Supports fiscal responsibility for Addison.

As of March 30, 2026, Trish Stuart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Is "a vocal supporter" of local police and fire departments.

- Is "a vocal supporter" of local police and fire departments.

Believes infrastructure across Addison needs updating but that the necessary construction projects must be managed to minimize their impact on local businesses.

- Opposes Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
- Believes infrastructure across Addison needs updating but that the necessary construction projects must be managed to minimize their impact on local businesses.

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Trish Stuart

Trish currently works in global client solutions at Terralingua, a translation company. She was previously project manager at 4Translation, and before that she taught in Illinois and Colorado. Trish also runs the community advocacy group Addison Parents and Kids.

Trish Stuart has lived in Addison since 2005. She and her husband have a son.

Trish runs the community advocacy group Addison Parents and Kids.

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- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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