Board: Elections

Leander ISD school board positions are four-year terms and represent the entire school district.

The next election for the Leander ISD Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Voting Location Information

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Leander ISD Board of Trustees Elected Officers

• Place 1 – Currently held by Trish Bode (Term: Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2026)
• Place 2 – Currently held by Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia (Term: Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2026)
• Place 3 – Currently held by Nekosi Nelson (Term: Nov. 2024 – Nov. 2028)
• Place 4 – Currently held by Anna Smith (Term: Nov. 2024 – Nov. 2028)
• Place 5 – Currently held by Sade Fashokun (Term: Nov. 2024 – Nov. 2028)
• Place 6 – Currently held by Francesca Romans (Term: Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2026)
• Place 7 – Currently held by Paul Gauthier (Term: Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2026)

Positions on the November 3, 2026 Ballot

The following four positions will be on the November 3, 2026 ballot:

• Place 1– Currently held by Trish Bode
• Place 2 – Currently held by Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia
• Place 6 – Currently held by Francesca Romans
• Place 7 – Currently held by Paul Gauthier

Information for Candidates

Eligibility Requirements

Candidate Eligibility Requirements are outlined in BBA — Board Members: Eligibility/Qualifications and Texas Election Code § 141.001.

Filing Period

Please note: Leander ISD does not notarize candidate election forms. Forms must be notarized prior to submission.

First Day to File

Saturday, July 18, 2026 is the first day candidates may file an  Application for a Place on the Ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026 Board of Trustees Election, however, since Leander ISD offices are not open on weekends, applications can be submitted starting Monday, July 20, 2026, at 9:00 A.M..

Deadline to File

Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., is the deadline to file an Application for a Place on the Ballot for the Board of Trustees Election.

Friday, August 21, 2026, is the deadline to file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy. A declaration of write-in candidacy must satisfy the same requirements as an application for a place on the ballot.

Filing Fee

Leander ISD does not charge a Candidate Filing Fee. 

Methods of Filing

• In-person: Applications may be submitted in person between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the LISD Administration Building located at 204 W. South St., on days the Admin Building is open. Note: Hours of operation vary during the summer months. Please call 512-570-0000 to verify summer hours.
• Email: Applications may be submitted by email to [email protected]
• Mail: Applications may be mailed to
  Cindy Anderson
  Leander ISD
  P.O. Box 218
  Leander, TX 78646-0218
  Note: The Texas Secretary of State’s Office requires the filing authority to be in possession of the application before the deadline. Mailed applications postmarked before the deadline but not received by our office cannot be filed.

Forms to File

• Appointment Of A Campaign Treasurer By A Candidate (Form CTA)
  Per the Texas Ethics Commission, all candidates must file Form CTA even if they do not intend to raise or spend any money for their campaign. Form CTA is required to be filed before a candidate files an application for a place on the ballot, raises or spends any money for their campaign, or announces their candidacy. More information about these guidelines and the form can be found on the Texas Ethics Commission Form CTA–Instruction Guide.
• Application For A Place On The Ballot For A General Election For A City, School District Or Other Political Subdivision
• Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH)
  All candidates are required to file semiannual reports using Form C/OH even if they have no campaign activity or were unsuccessful in the election. Annual filing due dates and schedules are available on the Texas Ethics Commission’s website. Forms should be filed with the Leander ISD Elections Coordinator, Cindy Anderson. To end your filing obligations, you must cease campaign activity and file a Final Report using Form C/OH and attach Form C/OH-FR (Designation of Final Report). The Designation of Final Report form can be found on the last page of Form C/OH. More information about Campaign Finance Reports can be found in the Texas Ethics Commission Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Guide. Additional campaign finance resources including starting and ending a campaign can be found on the Texas Ethics Commission website.
• Although it is not required, many candidates also file a Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Form CFCP).
• Request for Confidentiality for Candidates Under Texas Government Code
  Pursuant to Section 552.1175 of the Texas Government Code, eligible individuals may request that information from your candidate application which identifies your home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, date of birth, social security number, or whether you have family members be restricted from public access. By completing and submitting this form to the filing authority with whom you filed your candidate application, you are requesting the confidentiality of the information as stated above. A photocopy of documentation showing that you are eligible for confidentiality must be attached to the written request. If you want to rescind this confidentiality request, you must do so in writing to the filing authority with whom you filed your candidate application. 
• Declaration of Write-in Candidacy

Contact Information

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Cindy Anderson by email at [email protected] or by phone at 512-570-0016.

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Leander Independent School District
Physical Address: 204 W. South Street, Leander, TX 78646
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218, Leander, TX 78646-0218
Main Phone Number: 512.570.0000