Richardson ISD board certifies May 3 trustee election results for Districts 2, 4 and 5

The RICHARDSON ISD Board of Trustees voted May 13 to certify the results of the May 3, 2025 general election for trustee seats in Districts 2, 4 and 5, approving the canvass 2-0.

According to the canvass presented at the board meeting, Vanessa Pacheco received more than 2,000 votes and 50.9% of the vote in District 2; a second candidate received about 40% and a third candidate received an unspecified share. Regina Harris received a majority in District 4 (exact vote totals not specified in the meeting transcript). Rachel McGowan received the majority in District 5; the transcript notes the other District 5 candidate received about 12% of the vote. The board recorded no public comments on the item before the vote.

The board asked for a motion to accept the canvass of results, members raised hands in favor, and the chair declared the motion passed 2-0. The meeting then adjourned at 10:06 a.m. on May 13, 2025.

Rachel McGowan thanked voters from the Lake Highlands community and said she was excited to serve another three years, according to remarks recorded at the meeting.

Why it matters: Certification is the formal step that completes the local canvass of votes and makes the election outcome official under Texas election law. The certified winners—Vanessa Pacheco (District 2), Regina Harris (District 4) and Rachel McGowan (District 5)—are recorded by the district as the successful candidates for those trustee seats.

Meeting details: The item took a few minutes during the board meeting; no public commenters spoke on the canvass, and the board provided no additional conditions or directives tied to the certification.

Votes at a glance: Motion to accept the canvass of the May 3, 2025 general election results for Richardson ISD Districts 2, 4 and 5 — Approved, 2-0.