The New Braunfels ISD board of trustees canceled its May 2 general election for single-member Districts 2 and 4 on March 16.
The details
The deadline to file for a place on the ballot was Feb. 13, according to the district’s website. Following the deadline, four candidates had filed, two for each of the seats up for election.
For District 2, incumbent Nancy York faced educator Jennifer Hendriex, according to the district’s website. Hendriex withdrew her candidacy Feb. 20, according to district documents.
In District 4, incumbent John Tucker also faced one challenger—educator Sarah Teale—before her subsequent withdrawal from the candidacy, leaving Tucker unopposed, documents state.
Digging deeper
Section 2.052 of the Texas State Election Code dictates that the board must certify when candidates are running unopposed. The certification is also in accordance with Section 2.053, which effectively cancels the election and declares the candidates as elected to office, according to the Texas Constitution.
What’s next
A copy of the cancellation order will be posted on election day at each polling location in compliance with state law, according to board documents.
NBISD board members are elected to three-year terms, with staggered elections being held in May. Board members will be sworn in following the election, according to the district's website.
