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2027 Election Information

Election Information – 

Future General Elections (posted in accordance with TX. Government Code 2051.201(b)(3-4), effective September 1, 2019):
The general election for members of the City Council is held annually on the 1st Saturday in May, as set as a Texas Uniform Election Date. Find additional election-related dates and information at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/important-election- dates.shtml#2025  (2027 dates not posted by SoS as of April 29, 2026, but such dates are set by the Texas Election Code and are not discretionary).


The May 1, 2027, General Election is set to be held at polling locations chosen by the Silsbee ISD Election Administrator. Filing for a place on the ballot is set by state statute and expected to run from January 13 to February 12, 2027, for the positions of Board Trustees Places 3, 4, and 5. 

Filing requirements are per state statute, available at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/index.shtml, and those of the Silsbee
Independent School District at silsbeeisd.org.

Candidate Application

Per the Sec. of State CSO-3449 Advisory of August 3, 2020, candidate applications may be filed:

  • in person, with the Superintendent’s office at Silsbee ISD Administration Building;  by mail; an application submitted by mail is considered to be filed at the time of its receipt by the appropriate filing authority. (Secs. 143.007(b); 144.005(b)); or
  • By fax or email; A signed, sworn, scanned candidate application (and petition, if applicable) may be submitted by fax or email if there is no filing fee [Silsbee ISD does not require a filing fee].
  • Please be advised that an application must be notarized prior to filing via fax or email.

Notices

  • Internet Posting Requirement
  • Order of Election
  • Notice of General Election

About the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to serve for overlapping terms of three years each. Elections are conducted in May in accordance with the Texas Secretary of State's Uniform Election Calendar. While candidates run for specific places, they do not represent specific geographical areas; rather, each represents Silsbee ISD at large.

On the ballot

Sample Ballot will be linked here.

Place 3

[Dana Hancock]

Place 4

[Kenneth 'Bo' Rulon]

Place 5

[Jim de Garavilla]

Policy BBB(LOCAL)

Voter History:

Information will be available by 11 a.m. each day following early voting.

Election Results

Results will be linked here following election day.

Eligibility/Qualifications

Contact

Missy Sundgren

Superintendent’s Office

415 Highway 327 West, Silsbee, TX 77656

(409) 980-7800

Fax (409) 980-7897

missy.sundgren@silsbeeisd.org

Media Inquiries

All media inquiries regarding election information need to contact Kelsey Johnson, Director of Communications:

email: kelsey.johnson@silsbeeisd.org

phone: 409-980-7800

Related Links/Notices

TASB: Resources For Board Candidates

Are you considering public service on your local school board? Running for your local school board can be an exciting and at times challenging experience. We can help you learn more about the job of a school board so you can make an informed decision about running.

https://www.tasb.org/services/board-development-services/resources/for-board-candidates.aspx