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Board of Trustees - Election Information

 
 
Election - May 2, 2026
 
 
About the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of three years each. Elections are conducted in May. While candidates run for specific places, they do not represent geographical areas. Following the election, the board elects a president, vice-president, and secretary to serve for one-year terms.
 
The next Board of Trustee election is scheduled for May 2nd, 2026. Places up for election will be 2 and 5.
 
The school district and other municipalities will share in the cost.
 
Terms and Election Schedule
Board members shall be elected for three-year terms, with elections conducted annually.
 
Place 1, 4 and 7
Election for places 1, 4, and 7 shall be held in 2025, 2028, 2031 and in three-year intervals thereafter.
Place 2 and 5
Election for places 2 and 5 shall be held in 2026, 2029, 2032 and in three-year intervals thereafter.
Place 3 and 6
Election for places 3 and 6 shall be held in 2027, 2030, 2033 and in three-year intervals thereafter.
 
 
Application Process
The candidate filing period to file an application for a place on the ballot is:
    • General:   Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to Friday, February 13, 2026                                                            Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
All applications filed are public records and open to inspection upon request.
Completed forms must be filed in the Rockport-Fulton ISD Administration Building at :  619 N. Live Oak St. Rockport, TX 78382.
 
Candidate's Guide to Primary and General Elections
The Texas Election Code designates the Secretary of State as the chief election officer of the State of Texas. In order to provide information on the electoral process to all Texans, his office has prepared this guide with the expectation that increased information will result in increased participation.
 
Candidate Forms: Required
Application to File for Place on Ballot   Rev. 7/2025
 
Important Documents
Order of Election
Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
Results: Drawing for Place on Ballot
Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment
 
General Election Highlights
First day to file for a place on the ballot: January 14, 2026
Last day to file for a place on the ballot: February 13, 2026
 
 
Election Date: May 2, 2026
 
Contact
 
Executive Assistant to Superintendent
Rockport-Fulton ISD
361.790.2210
Fax 361.790.2305