Texas Elections
School Board1 week
Dayton Independent School District Board of Trustees Election
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Texas
How to Vote
Registration Deadlines
By Mail
Thursday, April 2, 2026Passed
In Person
Thursday, April 2, 2026Passed
Voting
Early Voting Starts
Monday, April 20, 2026Passed
Early Voting Ends
Tuesday, April 28, 20265 days
Contests
27 races on the ballot
Local
Garland Independent School District, Place 4
Garland Independent School District
2 Candidates
Daphne Stanley
Tim Parr
Local
Killeen Independent School District, Place 5
Killeen Independent School District
2 Candidates
Brett Williams
Joseph Baez
Local
Garland Independent School District, Place 5
Garland Independent School District
Candidate (Uncontested)
Jamie Miller
Local
Killeen Independent School District, Place 4
Killeen Independent School District
4 Candidates
Marvin Rainwater
Lan Carter
Michael Green
Angela Santos
Local
Arlington Independent School District, Place 6
Arlington Independent School District
2 Candidates
Brooklyn Richardson· 7 endorsements
Jan Tyler· 3 endorsements
Local
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Place 4
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District
2 Candidates
Trey Strong
Abel Rodriguez
Local
Richardson Independent School District school board District 3
Richardson Independent School District school board District 3
3 Candidates
Local
Dallas Independent School District, District 8
Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees District 8
Candidate (Uncontested)
Joe Carreon
Local
Eanes Independent School District, Place 1
Eanes Independent School District
3 Candidates
Kate Ivers
Afshan Khan
Robert Morrow
Local
Lancaster Independent School District, District 5
Lancaster Independent School District school board District 5
Candidate (Uncontested)
Ty Jones
Local
Dallas Independent School District, District 2
Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees District 2
2 Candidates
Sarah Weinberg· 3 endorsements
Winnetka Smith-Alford
Local
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, At-large
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
2 seats up for election
4 Candidates
Carolyn Benavides
Dave Jimenez
Cinthya Noda· 1 endorsement
Luis Palomo
Local
Dallas Independent School District, District 6
Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees District 6
2 Candidates
Joyce Foreman
Stephen Poole
Local
Hays Consolidated Independent School District, District 2
Hays CISD District 2
2 Candidates
Katy Armstrong
Jose Perez
Local
Hays Consolidated Independent School District, District 1
Hays CISD District 1
Candidate (Uncontested)
Raul Vela Jr.
Local
Lancaster Independent School District, District 7
Lancaster Independent School District school board District 7
Candidate (Uncontested)
Lashonda Reid
Local
Eanes Independent School District, Place 2
Eanes Independent School District
2 Candidates
Laura Clark
Jennifer Blackman
Local
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Place 6
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District
3 Candidates
Local
Grand Prairie Independent School District school board Place 2
Grand Prairie Independent School District school board District 2
Candidate (Uncontested)
Terrance Jones
Local
Eanes Independent School District, Place 3
Eanes Independent School District
2 Candidates
Diane Hern
Swasti Apte
Local
Arlington Independent School District, Place 7
Arlington Independent School District
2 Candidates
Leanne Haynes· 1 endorsement
Linton Davis· 2 endorsements
Local
Lancaster Independent School District, District 4
Lancaster Independent School District school board District 4
Candidate (Uncontested)
Daryle Clewis
Local
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Place 3
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District
Candidate (Uncontested)
B.J. Lewis
Local
Grand Prairie Independent School District school board Place 4
Grand Prairie Independent School District school board District 4
2 Candidates
Phil Jimerson
Mike Riley
Local
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Place 7
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District
Candidate (Uncontested)
Koley Schaffner
Local
Richardson Independent School District school board Place 6 At-Large
Richardson Independent School District
2 Candidates
Eric Eager
Blake Sawyer
Local
Southwest Independent School District school board At-large
Southwest Independent School District
2 seats up for election
4 Candidates
José Diaz
James Gonzalez
Pete Bernal
Yolanda Garza-Lopez
Voter FAQ
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Can I register to vote online?
Texas does not offer online voter registration.You can use the Texas voter registration application tool to fill out a Texas state voter registration form, but you cannot submit it online. You must print, sign, and mail the application to your local election official.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
Contact or visit your local election office to complete the voter registration process.Learn more by visiting the Texas Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas. Acceptable forms include: Texas driver's license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas election ID certificate Texas personal ID card Texas handgun license US military ID with photograph US citizenship certificate with photograph (doesn't need to be current) US passport (book or card)Forms must be current or expired less than four years. For voters aged 70 or older, the acceptable form of photo identification may be expired for any length of time if the identification is otherwise valid.Voters without ID:If you don't have ID and cannot obtain one due to a reasonable impediment, you'll need to sign a sworn statement that there is a reason why you don't have any of the accepted IDs, and present one of the following: certified birth certificate that confirms your birth and establishes your identity, including a foreign birth document if it is admissible in a court of law valid voter registration certificate current utility bill, government check, bank statement or paycheck, or government document with your name and an address If you meet these requirements and are eligible to vote, you may vote in the election.If you don't have ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one or did not bring ID to the polling place, you may cast a provisional ballot. In order to have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the voter registrar's office within six (6) calendar days of the date of the election to either present one of the forms of photo ID or submit a temporary affidavit, or, if applicable, qualify for the disability exemption, in the presence of the county voter registrar while attesting to the fact that you do not have any of the required photo IDs.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Texas you must: be a United States citizenbe a resident of the county where you submit your applicationbe at least 17 years and 10 months old (you must be 18 to vote) have not been convicted of a felony or, if you have been convicted of a felony, you have completed your sentence, probation, and parolehave not been declared by a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be either totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Texas. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: You must provide your Texas driver's license number or Texas personal ID number to register to vote. If you do not have a Texas driver's license or personal ID, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued any of these numbers, indicate NONE. A unique identifying number will instead be assigned to you by your State.Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Texas partisan primary elections.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your local election office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes current and valid photo identification OR current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here.
Can I trust this information?
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