Early Voting Begins for Uvalde School Board Races

Nine candidates are competing for five open seats on the Uvalde school board.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:43pm

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The Uvalde school board elections will determine the future leadership and direction of the local public education system in the wake of the 2022 tragedy.Uvalde Today

Early voting starts on April 20 for the Uvalde, Texas school board elections, where nine candidates are vying for five open seats. The candidates include Russell Becker, Richard Causey, Fernando Fernandez, Sergio R. Ortiz, Natalie Arias, Erika Ayala Muñoz, Kelly Earnhardt, Jason Cortez, and Norma R.

Why it matters

The Uvalde school board oversees the local public education system, including policies, budgets, and the hiring of the district superintendent. These elections will determine the leadership and direction of the school district in the wake of the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting tragedy.

The details

Voters in Uvalde, Texas will have the opportunity to cast their ballots starting on April 20 for the five open seats on the local school board. A total of nine candidates are running, including several newcomers as well as some incumbents seeking re-election.

Early voting begins on April 20, 2026.
Election day is May 4, 2026.