Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

On Election Day for the March 2026 Texas primaries, Dallas County Republican Party abandoned a 7-year tradition of countywide voting, forcing both Republicans and Democrats to vote only at their assigned neighborhood precinct locations, which caused confusion and frustration for some voters.

The Dallas Free Press Voter Guide is available to help Dallas County residents prepare for the May 3rd election, providing information on registration, polling locations, candidates, and early voting locations.

The City of Dallas has been working with Reliant Energy for 14 years to help those who may not have access to air conditioning during the summer months. The “Beat the Heat” initiative includes 15 centers in North Texas. In Dallas, the two locations are the West Dallas Multipurpose Center and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.