Elections
School Board Election Information 2026
Election Day: May 2, 2026
Candidate Filing Information:
Notice of Deadline to File An Application For Place On The Ballot
Candidate Qualifications and Information:
Is a United States Citizen
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
The following forms must be completed and returned when filing:
Application for Place on Ballot
Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, or fax (No Filing Fee Required)
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
Code of Fair Campaign Practices
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:
Email Lisa Edge
ELECTION SCHEDULE:
·Post Notice of Deadline to File for Place on the Ballot Monday, December 15, 2025
·Last Day for Candidates Planning to Register to Vote Tuesday, January 13, 2026
·First Day to File for a Place on the Ballot Wednesday, January 14, 2026
·Last Day to Order Election Friday, February 13, 2026
·Last Day to File for a Place on the Ballot Friday, February 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
·Write-in Deadline Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
·Early Voting Begins Monday, April 20, 2026 (Deadline falls on San Jacinto Day, moves to preceding business day)
·Last Day to Apply for Ballot By Mail (Received, not Postmarked) Monday, April 20, 2026
·Early Voting Ends Tuesday, April 28, 2026
·Election Day Saturday, May 2, 2026
Voting Information:
Notice of Voting Order Priority for Individuals with a Mobility Problem (opens PDF document)
ARCHIVED ELECTIONS:
May 3, 2025 Certification of Unopposed Candidates: Order of Election Cancellation: