3 Candidates File for Plainview School Board Seats

Four precinct seats are up for election in the upcoming race.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Three candidates have filed so far to run for the Plainview School Board, including Tiffany Wilhelm for precinct four, Gilbert Nuñez for precinct three, and Chelsea Hatch for precinct five. The filing deadline is February 13, and early voting will take place from April 20-24 and April 27-28 at Plainview City Hall.

Why it matters

School board elections are important for determining the policies and direction of the local public education system. With four seats up for grabs, this election could have a significant impact on the Plainview community.

The details

Candidates have until February 13 to file their applications at the Plainview ISD Education Complex. Early voting will be held at Plainview City Hall from April 20-24 and April 27-28, and Election Day is set for May 2. Voters in each precinct will cast ballots at designated polling locations.

  • The filing deadline for school board candidates is February 13, 2026.
  • Early voting will take place from April 20-24 and April 27-28, 2026.
  • Election Day is set for May 2, 2026.

The players

Tiffany Wilhelm

Candidate for Plainview School Board, precinct four.

Gilbert Nuñez

Candidate for Plainview School Board, precinct three.

Chelsea Hatch

Candidate for Plainview School Board, precinct five.

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What’s next

The Plainview ISD Education Complex will be open from 2-5 p.m. on February 9-13 for candidates to drop off their completed applications.

The takeaway

This school board election will be an important opportunity for the Plainview community to shape the future of their local public education system.