Editor's note: This post has been updated Nov. 12 with a comment from John McStravick.

Updated Nov. 7, 9:45 a.m.

Three incumbents were re-elected to the Tomball ISD board of trustees after facing opponents in the Nov. 6 election. Kathy Handler and Lee McLeod were also re-elected to the board of trustee positions 1 and 5, respectively, after running unopposed.

Incumbent Michael Pratt defeated Bob Fontenot for Position 2.

"I am very appreciative of the community's support," Pratt said in an email. "I had a very worthy opponent and I am eager to get back to working with the board and our Superintendent of schools. I will continue to focus on our academic success with continuous improvements in curriculum, instruction and assessment as well as managing our enrollment growth with strong financial stewardship. We need to stay focused on school safety and security, greater use of technology, as well as attracting and retaining our teachers and staff."

John McStravick climbed to victory over Joseph Ferguson to keep his seat in Position 3. McStravick issued a statement on his campaign's Facebook page early Wednesday morning.



"I am very appreciative the TISD community reelected me to the board," McStravick said in an email. "The results of the election shows that the community supports the direction the district is moving. I am looking [forward] to working with my fellow trustees in implementing bond 2017 and developing our strategic plan 2025."

Mark Lewandowski, who defeated Steven Kent, in the race for Position 4, said he would release a statement. This story will be updated with comments as candidates respond to Community Impact Newspaper.

All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Updated Nov. 7, 12:03 a.m.

With all precincts reporting in Harris and Montgomery counties, incumbents have won the three contested Tomball ISD board of trustee positions.

All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Updated Nov. 6, 11:32 p.m.

Incumbents have taken commanding leads in the three contested Tomball ISD board of trustee positions. With 95 of 96 precincts reporting in Montgomery County and 90 percent of applicable precincts reporting in Harris County, the three incumbents have widened their leads among the opposing candidates.

Michael Pratt has earned 53.6 percent of the vote—9,245 votes—for Position 2. In the race for Position 3, John McStravick received 8,788 votes, 54 percent of the vote. Additionally, Mark Lewandowski has gathered 70.1 percent of the vote, or 11,564 votes.

Lewandowski said he could not provide a comment Tuesday night but that he would provide a comment Wednesday. This story will be updated with comments as candidates respond to Community Impact Newspaper.

All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Updated Nov. 6, 10:16 p.m.

With 35 of 96 precincts reporting in Montgomery County and 60 percent of applicable precincts reporting in Harris County, incumbents are leading the three contested Tomball ISD board of trustee positions. For Position 2, Michael Pratt has earned 8,585 votes—54.2 percent of votes. Voters cast 8,049 votes in favor of John McStravick for Position 3, or 53.8 percent of the vote. Additionally, Mark Lewandowski has earned 10,616 votes, or 70.1 percent of votes for Position 4.

Positions 1 and 5 are uncontested. All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Posted Nov. 6, 8:34 p.m.

Incumbents are leading the races for three contested Tomball ISD board of trustee positions, according to early voting and absentee results from Harris and Montgomery counties. In total, five of seven trustee positions are up for election.

Positions 1, 2, 3 and 4—presently held by Kathy Handler, Michael Pratt, John McStravick and Mark Lewandowski, respectively—will be elected to four-year terms, and Position No. 7—presently held by Lee McLeod, who was appointed to the board in June 2017—will be elected for a two-year term.

Positions 1 and 5 are uncontested with Handler and McLeod running for re-election, respectively.

Position 2


According to early voting and absentee ballot totals from Harris and Montgomery counties, Incumbent Michael Pratt is leading the race for Position 2 with 6,595 votes, or 52.4 percent of votes. Opponent Bob Fontenot has collected 47.6 percent of the vote, according to early voting election data from the counties.

Position 3


Incumbent John McStravick is leading the race for Position 3 with 54.8 percent of the vote, or 6,549 votes, according to early voting and absentee totals. Opponent Joseph Ferguson has received 45.2 percent of early votes, according to county election data.

Position 4


Incumbent Mark Lewandowski and opponent Steven Kent are contending for Position 4. According to early voting and absentee totals from Harris and Montgomery counties, Lewandowski is leading the race with 70.4 percent of the vote, or 8,525 votes. Kent has collected 29.5 percent of the early and absentee votes.

All results are unofficial until canvassed.