CFB ISD explains cumulative voting, candidate resources and trustee eligibility ahead of 2026 cycle
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Summary
At a Feb. 3 information session, district trustees and staff explained cumulative voting, said two at-large trustee seats are up for election for 2026–2029, and outlined eligibility, training requirements and where to obtain candidate packets.
District presenters at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD used a video and staff remarks to explain the district’s cumulative-voting system and candidate resources ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The presenters said two at-large trustee seats are up for the 2026–2029 term and voters will be able to cast as many votes as there are seats open.
The cumulative-voting video explained mechanics: voters may distribute their allotted votes across multiple candidates or cast all votes for a single candidate; voters are not required to cast all available votes; the candidates with the most votes win. The video narrator said this applies to the district’s at-large system where all voters in the district vote for trustees.
Staff reminded potential candidates to consult the Texas Ethics Commission and the Texas Secretary of State Elections Division for legal filing and campaign rules. Board policy BBA (legal) contains eligibility and qualification information, and the superintendent’s office maintains election packets and paperwork for prospective candidates, which are available during normal business hours and some were provided at the meeting.
Presenters outlined trustee eligibility and training expectations: trustees serve three-year, at-large terms; trustees in Texas serve without compensation (only reimbursements are permitted); new trustees must complete required trainings within the first 90–120 days (district orientation, Texas Education Code orientation and Open Meetings Act training) and the board publicly announces completed training hours at a board meeting each year.
No formal candidacies were filed or acted on at the Feb. 3 information session; staff directed interested residents to the CFB website Elections tab for early voting dates and additional information.