Filing Ends Friday for City, School Election Candidates

As of Monday morning, February 10, 2025, 15 Freestone County residents have filed for candidacy in the upcoming City and School Election.

Potential candidates have until THIS Friday, February 14th at 5:00 p.m. to file.

Election is set for Saturday, May 3, 2025. Early Voting will start Tuesday, April 22nd.

–Fairfield ISD – 3 At-Large Trustee positions (Kim Whitaker, Penny Meredith, and Ashlee Daniel)

At press time, all three incumbents have filed for reelection. No other candidates have filed.

For those interested in filing their candidacy in this year’s election, stop by the administration office at 615 Post Oak Road in Fairfield, Texas.

Information is also available online on the school website at fairfieldisd.net

For questions, contact Mandie Judd – election administrator at 903-389-2532.

–Teague ISD – 2 Trustee positions: Place 2 (Brian Bowers) and Place 4 (Jeff Gonzales)

So far, incumbent Jeff Gonzales, Place 4, is the only candidate to file for a position.

For those wishing to file their candidacy in this year’s election, stop by the administration office at 420 N. 10th Ave in Teague, Texas.

For questions, contact the Administration office at 254-739-1300.

–Wortham ISD – 3 Trustee positions: Place 2 (Billy Perez), Place 3 (Brent Jones) and Place 4 (Sam Wright)

To date, incumbent Place 4, Sam Wright has filed for reelection with Ryan Carr filing as his opponent. Filing for Place 2 is Kyle Collins.

Prospective candidates may file at the school administration building at 201 S. 4th Street in Wortham, Texas.

Election information is also posted on the school website at worthamisd.org/page/elections

For questions, contact Sherry Shivers at 254-765-3095.

–Dew ISD – None

School Board elections for Dew ISD are held in November.

–City of Fairfield – 3 Positions: Place 3 (Previously Bobby Nichols, currently vacant), Place 4 (Roger Keeton), and Place 5 (Angela Oglesbee)

As of press time, incumbents: Roger Keeton, Place 4 and Angela Oglesbee, Place 5 have filed for reelection, and Rick Edgett has filed for the vacant Place 3.

For those interested in filing their candidacy in this year’s election, stop by City Hall at 527 East Commerce Street in Fairfield, Texas.

For questions, contact City Secretary Misty Richardson at 903-389-2633.

–City of Teague – 3 Positions: Place II (Jerry Ballew), Place IV (Bridget Gauntt) and Place V (Timothy Campbell)

To date, incumbents Bridget Gauntt, Pace IV and Timmothy Campbell, Place V have filed for reelection. There are no other candidates to date.

For those wishing to file their candidacy in this year’s election, stop by City Hall at 105 S. 4th Avenue in Teague, Texas. Election information may also be found online at cityofteaguetx.com/elections

For questions, call 254-739-2547.

–City of Wortham – 3 Positions: Mayor (Pellie Goolsby), 2 Council Members at Large (Scott Batts and Patrick Evans)

At press time, all three incumbents have filed for reelection. No new candidates as yet.

To file your candidacy, stop by City Hall at 108 W. Main Street in Wortham, Texas.

For questions, call 254-765-3319.

–City of Streetman – None

The City of Streetman holds its elections each even year.