Houston Independent School District Trustees Election

About This Race

The Houston Independent School District Trustees Election on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the HISD Board of Trustees, which governs the largest public school district in Texas. Multiple trustee seats are up for election, with candidates campaigning on issues such as school funding, curriculum, safety, and equity across the district’s 276 schools serving over 194,000 students.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date: November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline: October 7, 2027
Early Voting Starts: October 23, 2027
Early Voting Ends: October 31, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in Texas, residents must register by October 7, 2027, either online via the Texas Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at their county voter registrar’s office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their designated polling place during early voting (October 23–31, 2027) or on November 2, 2027, and must present one of seven approved forms of photo ID, such as a Texas driver license or election identification certificate.

Republican

Kendall Baker

Houston Independent School District Trustee, District V

Biography

Kendall Baker is a small business owner and education reform advocate seeking to expand vocational training, strengthen school safety protocols, and increase transparency in district spending. He supports parental rights in education and has criticized the district’s handling of academic performance metrics.

Campaign Website

Independent

Patricia Allen

Houston Independent School District Trustee, District I

Biography

Patricia Allen is a former HISD teacher and parent advocate running to improve classroom resources, increase teacher pay, and expand access to pre-K programs. She emphasizes community input in decision-making and has pledged to fight against school closures in underserved neighborhoods.

Campaign Website

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