The McKinney ISD board of trustees race is underway and candidates are now officially kicking off their campaigns.

There are four seats up for grabs this year—Place 1, Place 2, Place 3 and Place 7, which is an at-large seat.

Early voting runs April 24-May 2 and election day is May 6. The last day to register to vote is April 6.

The following individuals have filed to run:

Place 1


Maria McKinzie (incumbent)

Rory Payne (filed for the seat, but withdrew his candidacy Feb. 22).

Place 2


Clayton Myhre

Kenneth Ussery

Place 3


Kathy Livezey (incumbent)

Place 7


Curtis Rippee (incumbent)

Curtis Rath