2024 Election Information
SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Current state law requires a candidate for trustee of an independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time required by Election Code Section 141.001. An application for place on the ballot (PDF) must be filed with the Superintendent's designee at the ECISD Administration Building located at 411 N. 8th Street, Edinburg, Tx.
DISTRICT CONTACTS:
Dr. Mario H. Salinas, Superintendent of Schools, [email protected] - 956-289-2300
Dr. Anthony Garza, Executive Director of Support Services, [email protected] - 956-289-2300
Luis G. Alamia, ECISD Board Secretary, [email protected] - 956-289-2300
TERMS AND ELECTION SCHEDULE:
Board members shall be elected for four-year terms, with elections conducted biennially, as follows:
Places 1, 2, 3 and 5: The election for places 1, 2, 3 and 5 shall be held in November 2026, 2030, and in four-year intervals thereafter.
Places 4, 6, and 7: The election for places 4, 6, and 7 shall be held in November 2024, 2028, and in four-year intervals thereafter.
ELECTIONS HELD IN NOVEMBER EVEN YEARS
NEXT GENERAL ELECTION:
November 5, 2024
FIRST DAY TO FILE:
Saturday, July 20, 2024
LAST DAY TO FILE:
Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT
LAST DAY TO FILE DECLARATION OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY:
Friday, August 23, 2024
NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT
Current Board Members (Place & Term)
Place 1 | Dominga "Minga" Vela | [email protected] | Term: 2022-2026 |
Place 2 | Letty Flores | Term: 2022-2026 | |
Place 3 | Leticia "Letty" Garcia | [email protected] | Term: 2022-2026 |
Place 4 | Luis G. Alamia | [email protected] | Term: 2020-2024 |
Place 5 | Xavier Salinas | [email protected] | Term: 2022-2026 |
Place 6 | Carmen Gonzalez | [email protected] | Term: 2020-2024 |
Place 7 | Miguel "Mike" Farias | [email protected] | Term: 2020-2024 |
Early Voting Dates & Times: October 21, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday thru Saturday, October 28 - November 1, 2024
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hidalgo County Elections Office
Election Day - Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Election Day County Wide Polling Locations Open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PMElection Day Polling Places:
Hidalgo County Elections Office
Requirements for School Trustee:
Board Policy BBB Legal (Board Members Elections)
Board Policy BBA Legal (Board Members Eligibility/Qualifications)
Board Policy BBB Local (Board Members Elections)
Board Policy BBBA Legal (Elections Conducting Elections)
Additional Information:
Candidate Application for a Place on the Ballot
Declaration of Write-In Candidacy
Uniform Election Date - Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Voters With Disabilities