Kilgore ISD Elections
Kilgore ISD School Board Election -
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Kilgore ISD will be filling the following positions (3 Year Term Limit)
- Place 1- currently held by Dereck Borders
- Place 2- currently held by Jason Smith
Candidate Packet
Application for a Place on the Ballot
Order of Election
Official Sample Ballot
- Candidates must complete an application and Form CTA (Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer)
- Candidates may pick up an election packet in person at the Kilgore ISD Administration office from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday at 301 N. Kilgore Street, Kilgore, TX 75662 or make a request to send packet via mail, email or fax beginning January 7, 2026
- Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, email, or fax beginning January 14, 2026
- Applications submitted by mail, email, or fax is receipt by filing authority or district designated agent, NOT postmarked
- Deadline to submit an application & Form CTA is Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- A filing fee is not applicable
Candidate Finance Reports
For additional information-
Shelley Turner- Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary
Kilgore ISD
Phone (903)988-3900
FAX (903)983-3212
sturner@kisd.org
Election Schedule-
2026 Election Schedule:
12-15-25 Notice of Deadline to File an Application for a Place on the Ballot
01-01-26 First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
01-14-26 First Day to File an Application for a Place on the Ballot
01-20-26 Order of Election
02-13-26 Last Day to File an Application for a Place on the Ballot 5:00 pm
02-17-26 Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-In Candidacy
TBD Notice of Ballot Drawing
04-02-26 Last Day to Register to Vote
04-20-26 First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
04-20-26 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not postmarked)
04-28-26 Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
05-02-26 Election Day
