May 2, 2026 Trustee Election

Two board positions will be up for the May 2, 2026 election.

Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the May 2, 2026 Ballot

First Day to File for a Place on the Ballot is January, 14, 2026

Last Day to File for a Place on the Ballot is February, 13, 2026

Application Packet for Place on the May 2, 2026 Ballot

Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday February 13, 2024 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Applications can be mailed or faxed in by the 5:00 deadline to: snapp.julie@howeisd.net or fax: 903-745-4011

An application for a place on the ballot must be completed in writing; signed, sworn to by the candidate before a person authorized to administer an oath, and dated; timely filed with the Howe ISD Administration office located at 105 W. Tutt St., Howe, TX.

Application Packet as a Write in Candidate for the May 2, 2026 Election

Last Day to File as a Write in Candidate is February 17, 2026 by 5:00 pm

Office Hours: Monday, February 16, 2026 - office closed Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Applications can be mailed or faxed in by the 5:00 deadline to: snapp.julie@howeisd.net or fax: 903-745-4011

An application as a write in candidate must be completed in writing; signed, sworn to by the candidate before a person authorized to administer an oath, and dated; timely filed with the Howe ISD Administration office located at 105 W. Tutt St., Howe, TX.

Candidate Information

The Board of Trustees consist of seven board members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of three years each.  Elections are conducted annually in May.  All school board positions represent the entire school district. All Howe ISD residents who meet the eligibility requirements specified in Board Policy BBA (Legal) may run for a position in the Board of Trustee election. Following the annual election, the Board elects a president, vice-president, and secretary to serve one-year terms.

The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) offers a free on-line training course designed by experienced school board members especially for people considering running for the school board. This course explains what to expect when serving as a school board member. To access the course click on the following link: Serving on a Board: An Insider's Guide to Board Service for School Board Candidates

Questions

For additional election information, please contact Julie Snapp, Chief Financial Officer, by phone at 903-745-4010 or email at snapp.julie@howeisd.net

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