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Julie Holmer

Democrat

Former Plano City Council member

Julie Holmer was elected to the Plano City Council (Place 7) in 2021, re-elected unopposed in 2023, and resigned on October 27, 2025 to run for Collin County commissioner23. She is a marketing and print broker with a social work degree from Stephen F. Austin State University3. She was unopposed in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary and faces Republican Shelby Williams on November 341.

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Property taxesHold them about steadylow
    Questionnaire answer · low confidence
    • Told The Dallas Morning News her record includes careful budgeting to keep taxes low. (2026-02) source
    • Said that before raising the county tax rate she would look for savings and performance improvements, and would start with transparent data on jail staffing and operations. (2026-02) source
  • Policing and crimeFund police and add reforms like body cameras and use-of-force limitslow
    Questionnaire answer · low confidence
    • Said the biggest public safety need is making sure law enforcement, courts and emergency response are properly resourced, recruiting and keeping staff, and using data-driven budgeting. (2026-02) source
    • Supports diversion programs and expanded mental health services to reduce avoidable jail stays, while making sure the sheriff and detention staff have what they need. (2026-02) source

No public position found on: Immigration, AI data centers, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.

Record

  • Elected to Plano City Council Place 7 in a 2021 special election after a five-way race and runoff; re-elected unopposed in 202332.
  • Resigned from the council on October 27, 2025 to run for Collin County Commissioner Precinct 42.
  • Unopposed in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary4.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (4)

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  1. Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026), Collin County blockTexas Secretary of State
  2. Plano City Council member Julie Holmer resigns to pursue county seat (Nov. 4, 2025)Community Impact
  3. The Dallas Morning News Candidate Q&A: Collin County Commissioners Court, Precinct 4, Democrat (2026 primary)The Dallas Morning News
  4. Collin County primary elections voter guide: What's at stake (Feb. 10, 2026)KETR