Board of Directors Elections

November 3, 2026 Election

Positions Available
Four at-large positions on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will be elected in the November 2026 election, designated as positions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each position is for a two-year term.

Candidates may file an application to appear on the ballot for one of the designated positions between July 18, 2026, and 5 p.m. on August 17, 2026. The deadline for filing a declaration of a write-in candidacy is 5 p.m. on August 21, 2026. Applications may be (1) mailed to the Township, (2) delivered in person, (3) submitted via facsimile to 281-210-3978, or (4) emailed to Elections@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Applications delivered in person are accepted on regular business days during the Township’s office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regardless of the method of delivery, an application is considered to be filed at the time of its receipt by the Township. Please visit thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800 for more information, such as how to obtain a filing packet. The Township anticipates contracting with Harris County and Montgomery County to conduct the election and to use the regular County polling locations for the election.

Qualifications for Township Director

• 18 years of age (as of November 3, 2026)
• Resident of The Woodlands Township for past six (6) months
• Resident of Texas for past twelve (12) months
• U.S. citizen

Disqualifications:

• Mental Incompetence
• Conviction of Felony

Write-In Candidates
A Declaration of Write-In Candidacy must be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026.

Relevant Dates*

• July 18, 2026...................... First Day to File Application to Appear on Ballot for One of the Designated Positions
• August 17, 2026................. Last Day to File Application to Appear on Ballot for One of the Designated Positions (5 p.m.); Last Day to Order Election
• August 21, 2026……......…. Last Day to File Declaration of Write-In Candidacy (5 p.m.)
• October 5, 2026................... Last Day to Register to Vote
• **October 19, 2026.............. First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
• **October 30, 2026.............. Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
• November 3, 2026............... Election Day

* The Texas Secretary of State is the chief election officer of the State of Texas and provides the dates set forth herein. Interested persons are encouraged to visit the Secretary of State's Election Division website at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml or contact the Secretary of State's Election Division by telephone at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) to obtain the most current information.

** Early voting dates are subject to change as a result of SB 2753. Please reference the Texas Secretary of State's website linked above for the most current information.

Four at-large positions on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will be elected in the November 2026 election, designated as positions 1, 2, 3 and 4. Ballot positions for candidates who have filed are as follows:

Position #1
1. Lee Wilson

Position #2
1. Linda Nelson

Position #3
1. Priscila Young 
2. Nick Tran 
3. Lisa Gilmore 

Position #4
1. Craig Eissler

Each office carries a two-year term, and all four positions are elected at large by voters in The Woodlands Township in both Montgomery and Harris County. Per the Township’s enabling legislation, a Director is not entitled to compensation for service on the Board.

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026

To vote in The Woodlands Township Board of Directors election, you must be a registered voter in the county of your residence and a resident of The Woodlands Township.

Voting Hours and Polling Sites

The Woodlands Township contracts with Montgomery County and Harris County to manage elections in their respective areas of the Township. The polling locations listed here are subject to change. For the most up-to-date list of locations, please check the Montgomery County Elections website (elections.mctx.org) if you are registered to vote in Montgomery County or the Harris County Elections website (harrisvotes.com) if you are a Village of Creekside Park resident, registered to vote in Harris County.

Early Voting for The Woodlands Township Voters

Montgomery County:

Early Voting Dates and Times

Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23       8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 24                                           7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 25                                            11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30        7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Early Voting Polling Locations

Any qualified Montgomery County registered voter may vote at any one of the Montgomery County Early Voting Polling locations during the early voting period. The closest sites in proximity to The Woodlands Township are noted below; however, the full list is available online at elections.mctx.org or by calling the Montgomery County Elections Office at 936-539-7843.

• George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, Meeting Room 101 and 102
  8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, 77382
• Kevin Brady Library and Community Center, Room 117 B, C – Cathy Brady Ballroom
  2250 Buckthorne Place, Spring 77380
• Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center, Community Center
  1300 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring 77386

Harris County:

Early Voting Dates and Times

Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 24      7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 25                                                 Noon to 7 p.m.
Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30          7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Early Voting Polling Locations

Any qualified Harris County registered voter may vote at any one of 74 Harris County Early Voting Polling locations during the early voting period. The closest sites in proximity to the Village of Creekside Park are noted below; however, the full list is available online at harrisvotes.com or by calling the Harris County Election Information Line at 713-755-6965.

• Lone Star College – Creekside, Room 116 8747
  West New Harmony Trail, Tomball 77375
• Klein Multipurpose Center, Room 402
  7500 Farm to Market 2920 Road, Klein 77379
• Cactus Jack Cagle Community Center, Grand Hall/Community Center
  709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring 77373
• Tomball Public Works Building, Training Room 100
  501B James Street, Tomball 77375

Election Day for The Woodlands Township Voters

Voting Hours for all Polling Sites

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Montgomery County Portion of The Woodlands Township

On Election Day, Montgomery County voters may only vote at their assigned precinct. Montgomery County is utilizing the following precincts in The Woodlands Township for the November 2026 Board of Directors election, as indicated below.

Precinct(s) Polling Location

• 03 The Woodlands High School Ninth Grade Campus, Gym 1
  10010 Branch Crossing Drive, The Woodlands 77382
• 04 McCullough Junior High School - Nancy Bock Center for Performing Arts
  3800 South Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands 77381
• 06 Joel L. Deretchin Elementary School
  11000 Merit Oaks Drive, The Woodlands 77382
• 31 Shenandoah Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
  29955 I-45 North, Shenandoah 77381
• 32 W. D. Wilkerson Intermediate School_32, Cafeteria
  12312 Sawmill Road, The Woodlands 77380
• 33 W. D. Wilkerson Intermediate School_33, Cafeteria
  12312 Sawmill Road, The Woodlands 77380
• 45 Timber Lakes/Timber Ridge Pavilion, Meeting Room
  25610 Timber Lakes Drive, Spring 77380
• 48 Sally K. Ride Elementary School, Room 505 (Coaches Office)
  4920 West Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands 77381
• 49 Lone Star College System_49, Room 113-115
  5000 Research Forest drive, The Woodlands 77381
• 56 The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, Room A/B
  16135 IH-45 South, The Woodlands 77385
• 58 Lone Star College System, Rooms 113-115
  5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 77381
• 59 Colin L. Powell Elementary School, Front Office Vestibule
  7332 Cochrans Crossing Drive, The Woodlands 77381
• 61 George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, Meeting Rooms 101 and 102
  8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands 77382
• 62 Donald R. Collins Intermediate School, Gym
  6020 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands 77381
• 67 Lamar Elementary School, Gym
  1300 Many Pines Road, The Woodlands 77380
• 69 Barbara Pierce Bush Elementary School, Front Vestibule – Right Side
  7420 Crownridge Drive, The Woodlands 77382
• 70 The Woodlands Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park, Live Oak Room
  5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 77381
• 71 Don A. Buckalew Elementary School, Hall in Front of Library
  4909 West Alden Bridge Drive, The Woodlands 77382
• 74 Cedric C. Smith Elementary School, Gym
  28747 Hardin Store Road, Magnolia 77354
• 75 Windsor Hills Homeowners' Association Club House, Ballroom
  1 East Windsor Hills Circle, The Woodlands 77384
• 78 The Woodlands High School Ninth Grade Campus, Gym 1
  10010 Branch Crossing Drive, The Woodlands 77382
• 79 Glen Loch Elementary School, Foyer
  27505 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands 77381
• 81 George P. Mitchell Intermediate School, The Commons/Cafeteria
  6800 Alden Bridge Drive, The Woodlands 77382
• 84 South Montgomery County Fire Station #1, Conference Room
  335 Volunteer Lane, Spring 77380
• 98 KC Event Center, Hall
  2655 FM 1488, Conroe 77384
• 101 Coulson Tough Flex School Grades K-6, Gym
  11660 Crane Brook Drive, The Woodlands 77382

Harris County Portion of The Woodlands Township (Creekside Park)

Harris County has established countywide polling sites. Registered voters in Harris County can vote at any Harris County polling site on Election Day. The five closest polling sites in proximity to The Woodlands Township are listed here; however, the full list of more than 600 polling sites can be found at HarrisVotes.com.

All Harris County Precincts

• French Elementary School, Gym
  5802 West Rayford Road, Spring 77389
• Lone Star College – Creekside, Room 116 8747 West New Harmony Trail, Tomball 77375
• Metzler Elementary School – Cafeteria
  8500 West Rayford Road, Spring 77389
• Klein Oak High School – Auditorium Lobby
  22603 Northcrest Drive, Spring 77389
• Valley Rise Church, Lobby
  22932 Kuykendahl Road, Spring 77389
• Northampton MUD Community Center – Community Center Building
  6012 Root Rd, Spring, TX 77389

Note: Polling sites are subject to change. Please check locations on Election Day by going to Harris County Elections website at HarrisVotes.com.

Notice of Voting Order Priority for Voters with Certain Disabilities(PDF, 115KB)

To be eligible for placement on the ballot, candidates for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors must meet specific qualifications as outlined below.

• 18 years of age (as of November 3, 2026)
• Resident of The Woodlands Township for the past six (6) months
• Resident of Texas for the past twelve (12) months
• Citizen of the United States

Residents may be disqualified for the following reasons.  

• Mental incompetence 
• Conviction of a felony

• July 18, 2026
  First Day to File Application to Appear on Ballot for One of the Designated Positions
  
  
• August 17, 2026
  Last Day to File Application to Appear on Ballot for One of the Designated Positions (5 p.m.); Last Day to Order Election
  
  
• August 21, 2026
  Last Day to File Declaration of Write-In Candidacy (5 p.m.)
  
  
• October 5, 2026
  Last Day to Register to Vote
  
  
• **October 19, 2026
  First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
  
  
• **October 30, 2026
  Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
  
  
• November 3, 2026
  Election Day

* The Texas Secretary of State is the chief election officer of the State of Texas and provides the dates set forth herein. Interested persons are encouraged to visit the Secretary of State's Election Division website at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml or contact the Secretary of State's Election Division by telephone at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683) to obtain the most current information.

** Early voting dates are subject to change as a result of SB 2753. Please reference the Texas Secretary of State's website linked above for the most current information.

• Order Calling Directors Election – Notice of Election(PDF, 7MB)
• Notice of Appointed Agent(PDF, 240KB)
• Notice of Drawing For Order of Candidates' Names on Ballot(PDF, 345KB)
• Notice of Candidate Filing Period(PDF, 333KB)
• The Woodlands Township Candidate Filing Packet - 2026 (English)(PDF, 1MB)
• The Woodlands Township Candidate Filing Packet - 2026 (Spanish)(PDF, 1MB)