DISD expected to cancel uncontested elections
Herald Democrat
The Denison Independent School District will likely cancel its May election due to uncontested races, district officials said this week. Only two candidates filed to run in the May 1 elections, which would have seen two seats up for vote, by the deadline late last week.
With the filing period completed, the board will see one new face this spring when Shelle Cassell takes over the seat for Ward 6, replacing Ken Altnether. District officials previously said Altnether expressed that he was not planning to run for election.
The Ward 3 seat will be retained by Bob Rhoden, who was the sole candidate to file for the race.
DISD opens filing for two board seats
Herald Democrat
The Denison Independent School District Board will see at least one new member following its spring elections. This year s cycle will see at least one seat change hands as an incumbent is not seeking reelection.
Voters will choose this May who should fill the Ward 3 and Ward 6 seats on the board of trustees. Ward 3 is currently held by Bob Rhoden, while Ken Altnether sits in the Ward 6 seat.
As of Monday, one candidate has filed to run. Shelle Cassell has filed to run for Ward 6, replacing Altnether. District officials said this week that Altnether has indicated that he will not be running.