Election Information – Glen Rose ISD

Trustee Election, November 3, 2020
Glen Rose ISD and the City of Glen Rose has contracted with the Somervell County Elections Administrator to hold a joint election at the Somervell County Annex. The election was originally called by the GRISD Board to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GRISD Board of Trustees voted on Monday, March 23, 2020 to postpone the election to the November Uniform Election Date of November 3, 2020.

GRISD Order Postponing May Election to Nov 3 2020 Download

Date Next Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Location Next Election:
Somervell County Annex, Conference Room
206 Elm St.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

UPDATE: March 23, 2020
Governor Abbot’s proclamation issued March 18, 2020 allowed authorities to postpone the District’s general election to the November 3, 2020 Uniform Election Date. Per the proclamation, all candidate filings for the election will remain valid for the election held on the November date and the filing period will not be re-opened for the November 3, 2020 election date.
First Day to File for Place on Ballot:
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Deadline to File for Place on Ballot:
* * Friday, February 14, 2020
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
** Final Day – Friday, February 14, 2020, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Application forms may be obtained and filed in the superintendent secretary’s office located in the GRISD Administration Building, 1102 Stadium Drive, Glen Rose, TX 76043.

Early Voting Location:
Somervell County Annex, Conference Room
206 Elm St.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Early voting begins: Monday, October 19, 2020
Last day of early voting: Friday, October 30, 2020
Days/Times: Monday-Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
Christy Covey
P.O. Box 1355
Glen Rose, TX 76043

Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on Friday, October 23, 2020.
UPDATE: Per the order to postpone the May 2, 2020 Gen. Election to Nov. 3, 2020, all ballots by mail (ABBM)s for voters that are voting by mail due to being over the age of 65 or due to disability will still be valid for the postponed election. All ABBMs for voters who submitted ABBMs (for the May 2, 2020 election) based on expected absence from the county will not be valid for the postponed election.

First Day to File for Place on Ballot:
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Deadline to File for Place on Ballot:
* * Friday, February 14, 2020
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
** Final Day – Friday, February 14, 2020, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Application forms may be obtained and filed in the superintendent secretary’s office located in the GRISD Administration Building, 1102 Stadium Drive, Glen Rose, TX 76043.

Early Voting Location:
Somervell County Annex, Conference Room
206 Elm St.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Early voting begins: Monday, October 19, 2020
Last day of early voting: Friday, October 30, 2020
Days/Times: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday – 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
Christy Covey
P.O. Box 1355
Glen Rose, TX 76043

Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on Friday, October 23, 2020.

Notices

2020 Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on Ballot
2020 Order of Election-English
2020 Order of Election-Spanish
Notice of Election
Public Notice-Test Auto Voting Equipment

About the Board

Glen Rose ISD Elected Officers (link to current board members)
The Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of three years each. Candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the number of positions with expiring terms shall be elected. Elections are conducted annually in May. Following the election, the board elects a president, vice president and secretary to serve for one-year terms.

Required Continuing Education for Board Members

Board Member Eligibility/Qualifications

First Steps for Candidate Running for Trustee

Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates

Filing a Treasurer Appointment

Political Advertising-What you need to know

Political Fundraisers-What you need to know

Important 2020 Election Dates