Candidate filings ended last week, and several races have formed in the upcoming City and School Elections.
Election Day is set for May 4, 2024. Early Voting will start April 22nd.
Fairfield ISD – 3 At-Large Trustee positions
Fairfield ISD will have two ballots for this election cycle.
One ballot will be for the 2 expiring terms (currently held by incumbent Michael Wren and Eric Chavers, appointed). These two positions will be for 3-year terms.
Three candidates have filed for these 2 positions: incumbent Eric Chavers and candidates Jeff Wright and Blake Robinson.
The other ballot will be for 1 unexpired term (currently held by Blake Robinson, appointed). This position will be for a 1-year term.
Two candidates have filed for this position: Ashlee Daniel and Cody Roller.
Wortham ISD – 2 Trustee positions
One race has developed for Wortham ISD Board of Trustees.
Incumbent Billy Perez will face write-in candidate Jordan Padgett for Place 1.
Place 2 will see incumbent Doug Miller unopposed.
City of Teague – Mayor and 2 Aldermen
Up for re-election this cycle for City of Teague includes Mayor (held by David Huffman) and Alderman 1 (held by Garlan Steed) and Alderman II (held by Lois Mims).
All three incumbents have declined to run for re-election.
A race has developed for the position of Mayor between James Monks, who previously served the position, and candidate Jack (Butch) Hansel.
Unopposed are Ron Rasbeary for Alderman I and Rhonda Jones for Alderman II. Both have previously served on the Teague City Council.
City of Fairfield – Mayor and 2 Council Members
The City of Fairfield will be canceled as incumbents Mayor Kenneth Hughes, Councilman James Tyus and Councilman Arland Thill have all filed with no opposition.
City of Streetman – Mayor and 2 At-Large Commissioners
Election for the City of Streetman will also be canceled as incumbents Mayor Johnny Robinson and Commissioners Barbara Polk and Subrenna Samuels Turner have all filed for re-election with no opposition.
City of Wortham – 3 At-Large Council Places
Three At-Large positions are up for election for Wortham City Council.
Filing their candidacy are incumbents Michael Busby and Jeff Carr, along with Cliff NeSmith.
As only 3 have filed for the 3 open positions, this election is expected to be canceled and new council members sworn in during the month of May.
Teague ISD – 3 Trustee positions
Filing for re-election to Teague ISD Board of Trustees include incumbents Vicki Dimiceli – Place 5, Jason Hullum – Place 6, and Justin Lee – Place 7.
With no opposing candidates, the election is expected to be canceled and trustees sworn-in for a new term.
Dew ISD – none
School Board elections for Dew ISD are held in November.