Election Results: Runoff Expected for Place 4

Unofficial results from the November 3, 2026, City Council Election in The Colony have been released by city officials. The data indicates that several races were decided, while one race is expected to advance to a runoff.

In Place 3, Brian Wade received 70.80% of the vote with 2,168 votes, defeating Eldon J. Pipes, who received 29.20% or 894 votes. The total vote count for this place was 3,062.

For Place 4, Dan Rainey led with 48.28% of the vote (2,191 votes), followed by Dan McNew with 29.20% (1,325 votes) and Tim Costello with 22.52% (1,022 votes). The total votes cast for Place 4 were 4,538. Because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in this race, it is expected to advance to a runoff election.

Place 5 saw Perry Schrag win with 50.13% of the vote (1,366 votes) against Matthew Michaelson, who received 49.87% (1,359 votes). The total for Place 5 was 2,725 votes.

In Place 6, Matthew Wheeler secured 62.00% of the vote (2,025 votes), defeating Joel Marks, who received 38.00% (1,241 votes). The total vote count for Place 6 was 3,266.

The city noted that outstanding ballots, including mail, military, and provisional ballots, have not yet been counted and could impact the unofficial results. Official results will be provided on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, after the canvassing of returns.

At that meeting, City Council is anticipated to formally call for a runoff election on December 12, 2026. The Place 4 runoff is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026. Early voting for this runoff will occur from November 30 to December 8, 2026.

Residents seeking more information can contact The Colony City Secretary's Office or visit the Denton County Elections Administration website at VoteDenton.gov.

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