Michael is from Carrollton, Texas. He attended Newman Smith High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and business foundations from The University of Texas at Austin. He lives with his wife, Ara Song, and their two sons in the Carrollton area.

Michael Song is from Carrollton, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and business foundations from The University of Texas at Austin. Michael lives with his wife, Ara, and their two kids in the Carrollton, Texas area. 

Michael is a real estate professional. He works at Texas Legacy Realty, which he co-founded in Carrollton. He previously worked at NOV as a project manager for seven years, overseeing the delivery of five $450 million offshore deep-sea drillships and platforms under budget and on schedule, and earlier owned and operated a toys and souvenir shop from age 13 to 19.

Michael is a managing partner and co‑founder of Texas Legacy Realty, a real estate firm in Carrollton. He previously worked as a project manager at National Oilwell Varco, where he oversaw the delivery of offshore deep‑sea drillships and platforms. He also owned and operated a toys and souvenir shop.

Michael Song's campaign for Carrollton City Council Place 4 is his first entry into politics.

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Mike’s campaign for the Carrollton City Council to represent Place 4 is his first run for public office.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Economy

Supports creating easier, more cohesive ways for residents to participate in local government.

- Supports creating easier, more cohesive ways for residents to participate in local government.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports full support for first responders and responsive city services.

- Supports full support for first responders and responsive city services.

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Supports improved roads, drainage, and traffic for long-term growth.

Plans for improved roads, drainage, and traffic for long-term growth.

- Plans for improved roads, drainage, and traffic for long-term growth.

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Michael Song

Michael Song is from Carrollton, Texas. He attended Newman Smith High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and business foundations from The University of Texas at Austin. He lives with his wife, Ara Song, and their two sons in the Carrollton area. 

Michael is a managing partner and co‑founder of Texas Legacy Realty, a real estate firm in Carrollton. He previously worked as a project manager at National Oilwell Varco, where he oversaw the delivery of offshore deep‑sea drillships and platforms. Earlier, he owned and operated a toys and souvenir shop.

Mike’s campaign for Carrollton City Council Place 4 is his first run for public office.

- Supports improved roads, drainage, and traffic for long-term growth.

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