Election Information - Northwest Independent School District

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Results of May 6, 2023 General Election and Special Bond Election

May 6, 2023 Election Results

Voters in Northwest ISD re-elected Steve Sprowls, Dr. Lillian Rauch, and Jennifer Murphy to serve another three-year term on the NISD Board of Trustees, and approved three bond propositions on the May 6 ballot. The approval of Proposition A (educational facilities and capital improvements), Proposition B (home stadiums and field renovations), and Proposition C (technology) will provide for an additional 8,400 new students, including 12 new schools.

View final election results for the general trustee election and the special bond election on May 6, 2023. The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees canvassed the election returns on May 16, following the counties' review of provisional, mail in, and overseas ballots.

For more information about the projects included in each bond proposition, visit www.nisdtxbond.org.

Upcoming NISD Board of Trustees Election

EARLY VOTING: APRIL 22 - APRIL 30, 2024

ELECTION DAY: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024

The next NISD School Board General Election will be held May 4, 2024. There will be two seats up for election (Place 1 and Place 2). The next anticipated school board election is anticipated to be May 3, 2025. Polling locations, dates, and times will be available on the county election websites: Denton County, Tarrant County, Wise County.

BOARD SERVICE

Northwest ISD Board Members are elected to three-year terms of office. On a 2-2-3 rotating basis, board seats are filled during the elections held in May. All board members are elected at-large, representing the entire district. Click here to view Northwest ISD’s elected school board members and office terms.

FILING PERIOD JANUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The next NISD School Board General Election will be held May 4, 2024. Board candidate packets will be available at the Northwest ISD Administration Building (2001 Texan Drive, Justin), beginning January 17, 2024. The filing period opens January 17, 2024, and the last day to file for a place on the ballot is 5 p.m., February 16, 2024. Candidates may file during business hours at the NISD Administration Building, by email to ascott@nisdtx.org, by fax to 817-215-0170, or by mail to Northwest ISD, Elections Coordinator, P.O. Box 77070, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-0070. Contact the NISD Elections Coordinator for more information.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates to the Board of Trustees must conform to the Texas Education Code. Eligibility/qualification requirements can be found in Board Policy BBA (LEGAL) — Board Members: Eligibility/Qualifications. You can find information on running for local office on the Texas Secretary of State website. Current state law requires a candidate for trustee of an independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time required by Election Code Section 141.001.

Voting Information
Past Elections

Voting Information

Register to Vote

Northwest ISD encourages all residents to become registered voters and to stay informed about school district and community issues. Don't know if you are registered? Find out if you are registered to vote here.

Moved Recently?

If you have recently moved, please remember to register to vote at least 30 days before the next election date. Registration is simple, so don’t miss your chance to exercise your right to vote. The voter registration application can be found online and is often available at many post offices, libraries, and Texas Department of Public Safety offices.

Culture of Voting

The NISD School Board encourages educators, students, and community members to exercise their rights to vote. Potential voters can obtain registration materials and resources at www.votetexas.gov, where current voters can also gather materials to update their information.

Past Elections

FInal Election Results - May 6, 2023

Voters in Northwest ISD re-elected Steve Sprowls, Dr. Lillian Rauch, and Jennifer Murphy to serve another three-year term on the NISD Board of Trustees, and approved three bond propositions on the May 6 ballot. The approval of Proposition A (educational facilities and capital improvements), Proposition B (home stadiums and field renovations), and Proposition C (technology) will provide for an additional 8,400 new students, including 12 new schools.

View final election results for the general trustee election and the special bond election on May 6, 2023. The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees canvassed the election returns on May 16, following the counties' review of provisional, mail in, and overseas ballots.

For more information about the projects included in each bond proposition, visit www.nisdtxbond.org.

FInal Election Results - May 7, 2022

View the final election results for the general trustee election and the special bond election on May 7, 2022. The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees canvassed the election returns on May 17, following the counties' review of provisional and overseas ballots.

Voters in Northwest ISD elected Anne Davis-Simpson and Judy Copp to serve another three-year term on the NISD Board of Trustees.

Final Election Results - May 1, 2021

Click here to view the final election results for the general trustee election and the special bond election on May 1, 2021. The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees canvassed the election returns on May 10, following the counties' review of provisional and overseas ballots.

Voters in Northwest ISD elected DeAnne Hatfield and Mark Schluter to serve another three-year term on the NISD Board of Trustees, and approved three of the four bond propositions on the May 1 ballot.

For more information about the projects included in each proposition, visit www.nisdtxbond.org/bond-proposal.

Past Election Notices and Campaign Finance Reports

Contact Us

Northwest ISD's elections are managed by Angela Scott, public affairs coordinator. Ms. Scott can be reached via email at ascott@nisdtx.org, by phone at 817-698-1088, or by mail to Northwest ISD, Elections Coordinator, P.O. Box 77070, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-0070.