The election for the TRS Board of Trustees public school district employee position began in March 2025. Learn about the candidates, election process and important dates. We appreciate your interest in our trustee election.
The Election Process
An election for the TRS Board of Trustees public school district employee position began March 17 and ends May 5. The position will be appointed by the governor from a list of the three candidates who receive the most votes after the election by current employees of a public school district, charter school or regional education service center. The term begins as early as Sept. 1, 2025 and ends on Aug. 31, 2031.
Eligible active members will receive a ballot containing the names of candidates seeking to be appointed to the public school district employee position on the board. Active members include individuals currently employed by a public school district, charter school or regional education service center. Space on the ballot has also been provided for write-in candidates.
Higher education employees, retirees and those not currently working are ineligible to vote in this election.
How to Vote
TRS has contracted with YesElection, an election management firm, to manage this year's election. Active members will have the opportunity to vote via the internet or by mail.
Ballots must be received no later than May 5, 2025. Internet votes must also be cast by 5 p.m. (CDT) on May 5. Names of the top three candidates, along with the number of votes they received, will be submitted to the governor.
Election Candidate Biographies
TRS Board Service - an interview with Trustee Williams
Read an interview with TRS trustee Elvis Williams about serving our members and retirees
Election Timeline
| Date | Events of Note |
|---|---|
| Mar 17 | Ballots mailed out on or before this date containing candidate biographical information Monday, March 17, 2025 |
| May 5 | Deadline for receiving returned completed ballots – electronic or hard copy Monday, May 05, 2025 |
| May 26 | Independent committee reviews the election procedures and ballot count, including a visual inspection of ballots, to attest to the election results Monday, May 26, 2025 - Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| May 26 | Names of up to three candidates who received the most votes in election, certified and sent to the governor Monday, May 26, 2025 - Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| Sep 1 | Earliest date that new board member will take office Monday, Sept. 01, 2025 |
Board Election Contact
