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Election 2026

Candidate Information

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Manor ISD School Board of Trustees.  The Manor ISD Trustee Candidate Packet has been prepared to help you with the filing process.  In this packet, you will find a list of important dates regarding the election as well as the required forms for filing.  A complete election calendar may be found on the Secretary of State website.

All election documents that are required filings are considered public records and may be viewed as such by reporters, the public, and opponents. 

It is the duty of the candidate to become familiar with the applicable law regarding campaigns for office. The duty of Manor ISD is limited to accepting and filing the reports and noting the date received. 

Date of Trustee Election:

November 3, 2026

Place of Election:

Manor ISD contracts with Travis County to conduct elections. Polling places will be posted as soon as determined by Travis County.

Trustee Positions on 2026 Ballot:

Places 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Applications Filed:

Place 1:

Place 2:

Place 3:

Place 4:

Eligibility—Texas Election Code Section 141.001

An individual is eligible to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, a Texas school board if the individual:

  • is a United States citizen;
  • is 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election or on the date of appointment, as applicable;
  • has not been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate
  • jurisdiction to be totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote;
  • has not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities;
  • has not been convicted of a felony or an offense under Texas Penal Code section 43.021 regarding solicitation of prostitution;
  • is not required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure;
  • has resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months immediately preceding the following date:
    • for an independent candidate, the date of the regular filing deadline for a candidate’s application for a place on the ballot;
    • for a write-in candidate, the date of the election at which the candidate’s name is written in; or
    • for an appointee to an office, the date the appointment is made;
  • is registered to vote in the territory from which the office is elected on the date
  • described above; and
  • satisfies any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law for the office.

Filing to Run for Trustee:

Application for Place on the Manor ISD General Election Ballot (To be filed with the Manor ISD Administration Office)

The application must be signed before a notary public. Notary services may be available at the Manor ISD Administration Office; however, availability cannot be guaranteed. Please note that notary services at the Manor ISD Administration Office will not be available during the week of August 17th, 2026.

To inquire about notary availability, please contact Cynthia Kelley at cynthia.kelley@manorisd.net.

Candidates are encouraged to have their applications notarized before submission. 

Designation of a Campaign Treasurer:

A candidate must file a designation of campaign treasurer before accepting any contribution or expending any contribution. A candidate may file such a designation before filing an application for a place on the general election ballot.

Dates for filing the application:

Interested candidates may file for a place on the ballot from July 18, 2026, through August 17, 2026.  Completed Candidate Applications may be delivered in person, mailed through the US Postal Service, emailed, or faxed.  All completed applications with a notary must be received by the filing deadline, August 17, 2026, at 5 p.m. 

The district will be closed on Friday, July 24th.

District office hours are Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.

Where to file application, designation of campaign treasurer, and other reports:

In Person: Manor ISD Administration Building, 10335 US 290 E, Manor, TX 78653, Attention: Cynthia Kelley

By Mail: Manor ISD Administration Building, Attention: Cynthia Kelley, 10335 US 290 E, Manor, TX 78653

By E-mail: cynthia.kelley@manorisd.net

By Fax:  512-278-4017

Campaign Finance Report

 

Important Dates

Saturday, July 18, 2026 First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot
Monday, August 17, 2026 Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot
Friday, August 21, 2026 Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy

Other Resources

Required Candidate Forms

The following forms are required for candidates seeking a place on the Manor ISD Board of Trustees ballot. Please review all requirements carefully before submitting your application. You may also reference our Manor ISD Trustee Candidate Packet.

Application Packet