Trustee Election
Santa Maria Independent School District School Trustee Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Current state law requires a candidate for trustee of an independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time required as prescribed by Election Code Section 141.001. An Application for Place on the Ballot (PDF) must be filed with the Elections Administrator located at the
Santa Maria ISD Central Administration, 11119 Military Highway, Santa Maria, Texas 78592
Phone Number: (956) 565-6308
Terms and Election Schedule
Board members shall be elected for four-year terms, with elections conducted biennially, on the November uniform election date, of even-numbered years, as follows:
Places 5, 6, and 7
The election for places 5, 6, and 7 shall be held in November 2024, 2028, 2032, and in four-year intervals thereafter.
Places 1, 2, 3 and 4
The election for places 1, 2, 3, and 4 shall be held in November 2026, 2030, 2034, and in four-year intervals thereafter.
First Day to File for a Place on the Ballot
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - Date moves to next business day, Monday, July 20, 2026
Last Day to File for a Place on the Ballot
Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy
Monday, August 17, 2026
Early Voting Polling Place, Dates, and Times
Early voting begins Monday, October 19, 2026 and ends on Friday, October 30, 2026
Santa Maria ISD Central Administration
11119 Military Hwy
Santa Maria, Texas 78592
Early Voting Dates and Times:
(Subject to Change)
Monday through Saturday, October 19-24 from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday through Friday, October 26 - October 30, 2026, from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Election Day County Wide Polling Locations open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Local Polling Place Location and Address:
Santa Maria Independent School District Central Administration
11119 Military Hwy
Santa Maria, Texas 78592
Requirements for School Trustee
Board Policy BBA Legal
More Information Below:
- November 3, 2026 Uniform Election Date Deadlines
- Notice of Deadline to file application for place on ballot - District
Notice of Deadline to file application for place on ballot - Secretary of State