SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION
The Board of Trustees is comprised of seven members who are elected to serve for a term of three years each. On a rotating basis, Board seats are filled during annual elections held on the first Saturday in May.
Inclement Weather Notice:
Should Palestine ISD close due to bad weather, Candidate Filings can be emailed to ledge@palestineschools.org or faxed to 877-766-4983.
The next election is Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Places up for Election in 2023:
Place 1: Shereece Jogie
(Remainder of Unexpired Term)
Place 6: Stanley Sokolowski
(Full 3 Year Term)
Place 7: Michael Bennett
(Full 3 Year Term)
Notice of Deadline to File An Application For Place On The Ballot
Candidate Packet 2023
Important Election Dates:
- First Day to File: January 18, 2023
- Last Day to File: February 17, 2023
- Write In Deadline: February 21, 2023
- Last Day to withdraw as candidate: February 24, 2023
- Last Day to Register to Vote: April 6, 2023
- 1st Day of Early Voting: April 24, 2023
- Last Day of Early Voting: May 2, 2023
- Election Day: May 6, 2023
Candidate Qualifications and Information:
- 18 years of age or older
- Resident of Texas for at least 1 year prior to filing deadline
- Resident of Palestine ISD for at least 6 months prior to filing deadline
- Registered voter of territory
- 3 Year Terms
- No Filing Fee
Election Information Contact:
Mail:
Palestine Independent School District
Attn: Lisa Edge, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent
1007 East Park Avenue
Palestine, Texas 75801
Phone:
903-731-8001
Email:
Notice of Voting Order Priority for Individuals with a Mobility Problem
Inclement Weather Notice:
Should Palestine ISD close due to bad weather, Candidate Filings can be emailed to ledge@palestineschools.org or faxed to 877-766-4983.