Update 10:57 p.m.
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Kathryn Kaminski has retained her seat for the Single-member District 1 position, with 568 votes, giving her a 58.7 percent of the votes.
“It is a new beginning. We have a very optimistic crew on board now. The future looks great, there are going to be some challenges, but we are ready to meet them," she said.
Challenger Karen Mendoza received 399 votes, giving her 41.2 percent of the votes.
Mendoza was unavailable for comment.
Mandi Bronsell defeated James Beebe with 270 votes, giving her 51.1 percent of the votes in her bid for the Single-member District 3 seat.
“I’m very thankful for all of the support we got from the voters of district 3,” Bronsell said. “I’m really looking forward to working with the rest of the board to do great things for the district and all of our families.”
James Beebe received 258 votes, giving him 48.8 percent of the votes.
Beebe was unavailable for comment.
Challenger JoeHubenak defeated incumbent Anna Gonzales to win the Single-member District 6 seat. Hubenak received 786 votes, giving him 74.5 percent of the votes. Gonzales received 268, or 25.4 percent, of the votes.
Neither candidate was available for comment.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Update 9:26p.m.
Lamar CISD election: Kaminski, Bronsell and Hubenak ahead in polls with 30 percent precincts reporting
Initial returns for Lamar CISD board of trustee positions have been posted. With just over 30 percent of precincts reporting, Position 1 seat incumbent Kathryn Kaminski has the lead with 568 votes, putting her at a 58.8 percent compared with challenger Karen Mendoza, who has 398, or 41.2 percent, of votes.
James Beebe has moved up to 258 votes for the Position 3 seat, putting him at 48.8 percent, while opponent Mandi Bronsell has 270 votes for a slim lead of 51.1 percent of the vote.
Joe Hubenak remains the frontrunner for Position 6 with 786 votes, giving him 74.5 percent of the vote. Incumbent Anna Gonzales is trailing with 258 votes, giving her 25.4 percent of the votes.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Update 8:22p.m.
Bronsell, Hubenak take lead in quest for Lamar CISD trustee positions
Early voting returns have Mandi Bronsell with a slight lead for the Lamar CISD trustee Position 3 seat. Bronsell received 147 votes, which is 52.5 percent of early vote returns. James Bebee has 133 votes, putting him at 47.5 percent of early vote returns.
The Position 6 early voting returns shows challenger Joe Hubenak with a large lead for the trustee position. Hubenak has over incumbent Anna Gonzales. Hubenak 524 votes, putting him at 75.83 percent, and Gonzales has 167 votes, putting her at 24.17 percent.
There have been no returns posted for Position 1.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Posted 7:59
Lamar CISD trustee positions 1, 3, and 6 to be determined tonight, May 6
Lamar CISD trustee positions 1, 3, and 6 will be determined tonight as residents cast their ballots.
Incumbent Kathryn Kaminski is running for re-election in district 1 against challenger Karen Mendoza.
Kaminski owns two early childhood learning centers, the Gingerbread Center and the Gingerbread House Academy and has served as trustee, president and vice president during her term.
Kaminski’s top three priorities are student education and family involvement, supporting the bond committee while preparing the community for future growth and finalizing the independent audit as a reference point for future budget planning.
Mendoza served as Lamar CISD Board of Trustee District 1 from 2009-2013 as board member, board secretary and board vice president.
Her top three priorities are ensuring district growth, focusing on student curriculum and watching over the district's budget.
James Beebe and Mandi Bronsell are running for trustee position for district 3.
Beebeis an engineer turned lawyer who is running for trustee position for the first time. His top three priorities are to address the districts growth, improve college readiness of students and to ensure that all students receive an appropriate education.
Mandi Brosnell is also running for her first position as Lamar CISD board trustee. Her top three priorities are to provide a safe and secure environment for students and educators, a commitment to ensuring that tax payer dollars provide the students of district 3 with a quality education and ensuring students are fully informed of their financial aid options when pursuing higher education.
Incumbent Anna Gonzales is running for re-election in district 6 against challenger Joe Hubenak.
Neither candidate responded with information.
Kaminski owns two early childhood learning centers, the Gingerbread Center and the Gingerbread House Academy and has served as trustee, president and vice president during her term.
Kaminski’s top three priorities are student education and family involvement, supporting the bond committee while preparing the community for future growth and finalizing the independent audit as a reference point for future budget planning.
Mendoza served as Lamar CISD Board of Trustee District 1 from 2009-2013 as board member, board secretary and board vice president.
Her top three priorities are ensuring district growth, focusing on student curriculum and watching over the district's budget.
James Beebe and Mandi Bronsell are running for trustee position for district 3.
Beebeis an engineer turned lawyer who is running for trustee position for the first time. His top three priorities are to address the districts growth, improve college readiness of students and to ensure that all students receive an appropriate education.
Mandi Brosnell is also running for her first position as Lamar CISD board trustee. Her top three priorities are to provide a safe and secure environment for students and educators, a commitment to ensuring that tax payer dollars provide the students of district 3 with a quality education and ensuring students are fully informed of their financial aid options when pursuing higher education.
Incumbent Anna Gonzales is running for re-election in district 6 against challenger Joe Hubenak.
Neither candidate responded with information.
