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.
Date Next Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Location Next Election:
Four Vote Centers – May cast vote at any one
Somervell County Annex, Conference Room
206 Elm St.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Somervell County EXPO Center
202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Oakdale Park Convention Center
1019 N.E. Barnard St.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Senior Citizen Center
209 S.W. Barnard St.
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Time: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (ALL LOCATIONS)
UPDATE: March 23, 2020
Governor Abbott’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: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Last day of early voting: Friday, October 30, 2020
Days/Times: Monday-Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:
October 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, and 30th.
Also, Tuesdays October 20 and 27 from 7 a.m. to 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.
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.
Notices
2020 Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on Ballot
2020 Amended Order of Election-English
2020 Amended 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
Contact Information
Dana Rigano
Superintendent Secretary
Glen Rose ISD
(254) 898-3905 office
(254) 898-3815 fax
rigada@grisd.net