Harris County & Houston-Area School Board Elections: 2025

School board elections may not always make the front page, but school board elections are vital to influencing local education in our communities. School board trustees help decide how resources are used, what academic priorities are set, and how your voice is represented in district decisions.

Below is a guide to school districts in and around Harris County with trustee elections in 2025 — and what to watch out for.

Districts with 2025 Trustee Elections

• Houston ISD (HISD) – November 4, 2025

  
  

  • District V: Maria Benzon; Robbie McDonough

  • District VI: Kendall Baker; Michael McDonough

  • District VII: Audrey Nath; Bridget Wade

  • District I: Felicity Pereyra (unopposed)

  • District IX: Myrna Guidry (unopposed)

  
  

• Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (CFISD) – November 4, 2025

  
  

  • Trustee Positions 5, 6, and 7 will be on the ballot.

  
  

• Spring ISD – November 4, 2025

  
  

  • Several trustee seats with expiring terms will be contested.

    
    

• Humble ISD – May 2025

  
  

  • Positions 1, 3, 4, and 5 were on the ballot. Some races were close, and there was a later eligibility dispute.

    
    

• Spring Branch ISD – May 2025

  
  

  • Positions 5, 6, and 7 were contested.

  
  

• Pasadena ISD – May 3, 2025

  
  

  • Trustee Position 1 was contested (Mary Davis vs. Paola Gonzalez).

  
  

• Clear Creek ISD (CCISD) – May 2025

  
  

  • District 1 and At-Large B positions were on the ballot.

    
    

Why You May Not See Every District Listed

If you do not see your school district or seat listed, it might be due to:

1. Staggered Terms – Not every school board trustee’s term ends the same year.

2. Uncontested / Unopposed Candidates – If only one person filed, the race may not appear on the ballot.

3. Different Election Dates – Some districts elect trustees in May rather than November.

4. Special Governance / State Intervention – In rare cases, local election authority may be modified or limited.

Election Resources & Key Dates

For the most up-to-date information on what is on your ballot, polling locations, sample ballots, and more, refer to Harris County’s official elections site: HarrisVotes.com

Key dates for November 4, 2025 general election (as of now):

• Early Voting: October 20 – 31, 2025

• Mail Ballot Application Deadline: October 24, 2025

• Election Day Voting Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Why Your Vote in These Races Matters

Even one or two trustee seats can influence district priorities. Voting in these local elections ensures you have a say in:

• Curriculum direction and academic standards

• Resource and budget allocation

• Equity, school safety, and facility investments

• How your community is represented in school decision-making

If you do not see your race listed this year, check your sample ballot via HarrisVotes.com or your school district’s website. Your school board trustee’s term may simply not expire this cycle — but being informed ensures you do not miss your opportunity when it does.