Frisco City Council election recount confirms Ann Anderson as winner

The hand recount revealed no discrepancies in the results of the Jan. 31 special election which Anderson won by 110 votes.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A hand recount of ballots conducted last week confirmed that Ann Anderson won the special election for Place 1 on the Frisco City Council, the city said Monday. Anderson, who prevailed by 110 votes over Mark Piland, the former Frisco fire chief, had been declared the winner on Feb. 10 when the Frisco City Council canvassed results. But her swearing-in was postponed when the city accepted Piland's petition for a recount last week.

Why it matters

The recount process helps ensure the integrity of local elections and gives voters confidence in the democratic process, even in close races. Frisco is a fast-growing city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, making city council elections important for the community's future development.

The details

The city said the recount conducted by residents in conjunction with the elections offices of Collin and Denton counties found no discrepancies in the results. The original canvass of votes, according to which Anderson garnered 4,063 votes and Piland received 3,953, will stand.

  • The special election was held on Jan. 31, 2026.
  • The Frisco City Council canvassed the results and declared Anderson the winner on Feb. 10, 2026.
  • The recount was conducted last week, prior to the city council meeting on March 3, 2026.

The players

Ann Anderson

The winner of the Frisco City Council special election for Place 1.

Mark Piland

The former Frisco fire chief who lost the special election to Anderson by 110 votes and petitioned for a recount.

Frisco City Council

The governing body of the city of Frisco, Texas, which canvassed the election results and will swear in Anderson as the new council member.

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What they’re saying

“I'm grateful to the election officials and staff who carried out this process with transparency. I am honored to serve Frisco and look forward to being sworn in.”

— Ann Anderson (Facebook)

What’s next

Anderson will be sworn in as the Place 1 council member at the Frisco City Council meeting on March 3, 2026.

The takeaway

The recount process in Frisco's city council election demonstrates the importance of maintaining election integrity, even in close races. The transparent and thorough recount procedure gives voters confidence in the democratic process and the legitimacy of the election outcome.