Position 1: Kathy Handler (incumbent, uncontested) Position 2: Michael Pratt (incumbent), Bob Fontenot Position 3: John McStravick (incumbent), Joseph Ferguson Position 4: Mark Lewandowski (incumbent), Steven Kent Position 5: Lee McLeod (incumbent, uncontested)
According to TISD, interested persons had to file an application to run for a specific position. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, 18 years or older at the start date of the term, a registered voter within TISD boundaries, a resident of TISD for six months prior to Aug. 20 and a resident of Texas for 12 months prior to Aug. 20. Additionally, candidates must continue to live in TISD while in office if elected. Early voting for the November election runs Oct. 22-Nov. 2. District residents must register no later than Oct. 9 to vote in the election. Look for Community Impact Newspaper's election guide in the October issue for more information about local elections and candidates this November.