Residential Elections

Residential elections are held each February for the Residential Design Review Committees (RDRC) and Village Associations. RDRCs help uphold community standards by reviewing proposed improvements to homes. Village Associations serve as homeowner organizations that promote civic engagement and host community programs within each village.

2026 Election Results

Official Results for Residential Elections – February 2026

Residential Design Review Committees and Village Associations Non-Governmental Elections administered by The Woodlands Township

Results are listed in alphabetical order by village. Names are listed in the order they appear on the ballot. Write-in votes will only be counted for the write-in candidates who filed as such by the deadline.

NOTE: There were NO Write-In Candidates who filed in contested races.

Please continue to scroll down to view all results.

Per the Residential Design Review Committee Bylaws, (I) = incumbent

Download or Print Results(PDF, 169KB)


Alden Bridge Residential Design Review Committee

Vote for five (5)

Candidate   Total Votes  
 David Pratt (I)  25
 Virginia Iloff  12
 Tom Lanthorn (I)  27
 Randolph V. Schulze (I)  22
 Karen Lewis (I)  27
 Darin Emberton (I)  31
 Mark Cook  17

Grogan’s Mill Residential Design Review Committee

Vote for five (5)

Candidate   Total Votes  
 Bella Cruz (I)  30
 Elizabeth Hardcastle (I)  18
 Franklin R. Palmer  20
 Sharon DeMarsais (I)  35
 Greg Isenmann  12
 Ana Marentez (I)  24
 Vince Fredrick (I)  51

Grogan’s Mill Village Association

Vote for five (8)

Candidate   Total Votes  
Jazmin Beltran
 30
Deborah Sargeant  28
Kelly Lewis
 29
Patricia Goodpastor
 32
Emily Hoppel  37
Elizabeth Hardcastle  17
Cheryl Brown  29
Mitzi Fredrick  38
Bella Cruz  36

Panther Creek Residential Design Review Committee

Vote for five (5)

Candidate   Total Votes  
Bonnie Neuren (I)
 18
Chris Kanipe (I)
 20
Kenneth Berntsen (I)
 21
Rennie Van Wyk (I)
 23
Virginia Hill
 9
Jeremy Kelley
 5
David Stanley (I) 29

Uncontested Races – No Ballot Voting Required

Elections were not held for the following Residential Design Review Committees and Village
Associations due to uncontested races. Names of entities are listed in alphabetical order.
  • Alden Bridge Village Association
  • Cochran’s Crossing Residential Design Review Committee
  • Cochran’s Crossing Village Association
  • College Park Residential Design Review Committee
  • College Park Village Association
  • Creekside Park Residential Design Review Committee
  • Creekside Park Village Association
  • Indian Springs (TWA) Residential Design Review Committee
  • Indian Springs (WCA) Residential Design Review Committee
  • Indian Springs Village Association
  • Panther Creek Village Association
  • Sterling Ridge Residential Design Review Committee
  • Sterling Ridge Village Association

Voter Eligibility For Residential Elections

RDRC ELECTIONS

As established by the RDRC By-Laws, WCA and TWA Covenants, residents of or owners of property encumbered with The Woodlands Community Association (WCA) or The Woodlands Association Covenants (TWA) are eligible to vote in the RDRC election if they are 18 years of age or older and are members in good standing as defined in the Covenants. Individuals are eligible to vote in each Village RDRC election where they reside and/or own property.

VILLAGE ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS

As established by the By-Laws of each separate Village Association, residents of the Village who are 18 years of age or older and are members in good standing as defined in the WCA/TWA Covenants, are members of the Village Association and eligible to vote in each village association election where they reside and/or own property. 


Each voter must provide proof of property ownership or residency within The Woodlands. This proof must include the address of residency or ownership. Examples of proof of property ownership or residency include Township property tax statement, voter registration card, printed bank checks, utility bills, driver’s license, and title or lease papers

2026 Residential Elections

Voting Information

Election Day is February 21, 2026.

  • Convenience (Early) Voting: February 16 through February 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Election Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Elections and Uncontested Races

Filing has closed for the Residential Elections in February 2026 for Residential Design Review Committees and Village Association positions.

Elections will not be held for any Residential Design Review Committee or Village Association that did not have a contested race as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Candidates in the uncontested races will be seated in accordance with the entity’s bylaws, and filling of any remaining vacancies will also proceed in accordance with the entity’s bylaws.

See below for a list of elections and uncontested races.

 

Elections to be held

  • Alden Bridge Residential Design Review Committee
  • Grogan’s Mill Residential Design Review Committee
  • Grogan’s Mill Village Association
  • Panther Creek Residential Design Review Committee

 

No election/No contested races

  • Alden Bridge Village Association
  • Cochran’s Crossing Residential Design Review Committee
  • Cochran’s Crossing Village Association
  • College Park Residential Design Review Committee
  • College Park Village Association
  • Creekside Park Residential Design Review Committee
  • Creekside Park Village Association
  • Indian Springs (TWA) Residential Design Review Committee
  • Indian Springs (WCA) Residential Design Review Committee
  • Indian Springs Village Association
  • Panther Creek Village Association
  • Sterling Ridge Residential Design Review Committee
  • Sterling Ridge Village Association

 

Candidate Names in Ballot Order List

View Candidate Names in Ballot Order List(PDF, 178KB)

 

Key Dates

  • Start of filing: January 1, 2026 – Township Offices are closed. (Friday, January 2 – first business day for acceptance of hand-delivered forms.)
  • Close of filing/filing deadline: January 22, 2026, 5 p.m.
  • Last Day to File as a write-in: January 28, 2026, 5 p.m.
  • Cancellation of voting for races that are uncontested (same as write-in deadline): January 28, 2026, 5 p.m.
  • Convenience (Early) Voting: February 16 through February 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Election Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

More Information

For more information regarding the February elections, please call 281-210-3800.

If you are interested in serving on a village association that has openings, please contact the village president or attend an upcoming village association meeting.

Village Associations

If you are interested in serving on a Residential Design Review Committee with vacancies, please contact The Woodlands Township Covenant Administration Department at 281-210-3800.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about filing for a specific position, the process, or about the election, please call The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800 or email elections@thewoodlandtownship-tx.gov. The fax number is 281-391-3978.

Unexpired Terms and Vacancies - RDRCs and Village Associations through March 2026

If you are interested in serving on a village association that has openings, please contact the village president, or attend an upcoming village association meeting. Discover more about your Village by using our Address Lookup tool. 

Address Lookup

If you are interested in serving on a Residential Design Review Committee with vacancies, please contact The Woodlands Township Covenant Administration Department at 281-210-3800.

Covenant Administration Department