2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Katie Burke lives in Ponder, Texas. She earned her bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Texas and her master's degree in mathematics from Texas Woman's University. She lives with her husband, Frankie,  and their three children. 

Katie's campaign for trustee in the Ponder Independent School District is her first run for public office. 

Katie currently works as a senior customer success manager of strategic industry partnerships at Pathful Inc., and a strategic content manager at RP Impact Partners. She previously worked as a digital content manager at the Institute for Education Innovation, a team lead at FEV Tutor, an instructional coach with the Denton Independent School District, an adjunct faculty member at Texas Woman's University and the University of North Texas, the founder of Board at Home, and a secondary math teacher with the Lake Dallas Independent School District. 

As of April 2, 2026, Katie Burke did not have a website or any information online.

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Steve Hall lives with his wife, and they have three children. 

Steve's campaign for trustee in Ponder Independent School District is his first entry into politics. 

As of April 2, 2026, Steve Hall did not have a website or any information online.

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- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 

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