Current state law requires a candidate for trustee of an independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time required by Election Code Section 141.001. An application for place on ballot (PDF) must be filed with the elections administrator at the DISD Business and Finance Office located at 116 North 10th Street, Donna, Texas. In a special election held by a school district, an application for a place on the special election ballot (PDF) must be filed with the elections administrator of the district.
District Contact:
Alfonso H. Perez, Chief Financial Officer, Alfonso.Perez@donnaisd.net, 464-1620.
Terms and Election Schedule:
Board members shall be elected for four-year terms, with elections conducted biennially, as follows:
Places 1, 2, 3, & 4: The election for places 1,2,3, & 4 will be held in 2024,2028,2032, and in four-year intervals, thereafter.
Places 5, 6, & 7: The election for places 5, 6, & 7 will be held in 2022,2026,2030, and in four-year intervals, thereafter.
ELECTIONS HELD IN NOVEMBER EVEN YEARS
NEXT GENERAL ELECTION:
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
116 North 10th Street
FIRST DAY TO FILE:
Saturday, July 20, 2024
The date moves to the next business day, Monday, July 22, 2024.
LAST DAY TO FILE:
Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
LAST DAY TO FILE DECLARATION OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY
Friday, August 23, 2024
Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot
Ballot Drawing Results
Countywide Election Day Polling Locations
Early Voting Period: Monday, October 21, 2024 through Friday, November 1, 2024
Order of Election
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS (PLACE AND TERM)
| Place 1 | Jose L. Valdez | jose.valdez@donnaisd.net | Term: 2024-2028 |
| Place 2 | Fernando Castillo | fernando.castillo@donnaisd.net | Term: 2024-2028 |
| Place 3 | Jose R. Reyna | jose.reyna@donnaisd.net | Term: 2024-2028 |
| Place 4 | Eva C. Watts | ewatts@donnaisd.net | Term: 2022-2026 |
| Place 5 | Eloy Avila | eloy.avila@donnaisd.net | Term: 2022-2026 |
| Place 6 | Ida M. Garcia | imgarcia@donnaisd.net | Term: 2022-2026 |
| Place 7 | Dr. Maricela Valdez | mvaldez@donnaisd.net | Term: 2022-2026 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE
Board Policy BBBA Legal (Elections Conducting Elections)
Board Policy BBA Legal (Board Members Eligibility/Qualifications)
Board Policy BBB Local (Board Members Elections)
Board Policy BBB Legal (Board Members Elections)
More Informative Links and Files
Notice of Election-General Election and Early Voting Locations 2024
November General Election 2024 Early Voting Schedule
November 5, 2024, Uniform Election Date Datelines
Candidacy for Local Political Subdivisions
Terms, Qualifications, and Vacancies
2024 Filing Schedule for Reports Due on Uniform Election Dates
Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate
Guide to Campaign Treasurer
Campaign Expense Report Form
Voter Registration Requirement for Candidates
Running for Local Office