The filing period for City and School Elections opened last week, January 14, 2026, and potential candidates have until close of business on February 13, 2026, to put their name on the ballot.

Election is set for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Early Voting will start Tuesday, April 21st.

–Fairfield ISD: 2 At-Large Trustee positions (Kevin Benedict and John Fryer)

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 1 (Lovie Whyte) and Place 3 (Debra Lawrence)

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 5 (Michael Dunn), Place 6 (Brett Duke), and Place 7 (Jeff Jones).

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 254-765-3473.

–Dew ISD: none

School Board elections held in November.

–City of Fairfield: 3 Positions: Mayor (Bobby Nichols), Place 1 (Previously James Tyus, currently vacant), and Place 2 (Arland Thill).

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: Mayor (James Monk), Place 1 (Ron Rasbeary) and Place 3 (Rhonda Jones).

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: Council Members at Large (Michael Busby, Cliff NeSmith and Jeff Carr).

To file your candidacy, stop by City Hall in Wortham, Texas.

For questions, call 254-765-3319.