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Trinity ISD canvasses May 2 election, names two at‑large trustees
Summary
At a five‑minute special meeting May 13, the Trinity Independent School District recorded vote totals from the May 2 Board of Trustees election and declared incumbent John Smith and newcomer Chad Seamans the two at‑large winners.
The Trinity Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a special session May 13, 2026, and formally canvassed the results of the May 2 board election. President Kevin Searcy called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. at the Administration Building and led the Pledge of Allegiance, an opening prayer and the district vision statement.
The minutes record election totals for at‑large candidates: John Smith — 206 votes; Chad Seamans — 238 votes; Dorothy Franklin — 138 votes. The minutes state that the two at‑large winners are the incumbent John Smith and new member Chad Seamans. The document does not record a roll‑call vote on the canvass beyond the totals and the declaration of winners.
There were no public comments; the minutes state, "No one wished to speak in public forum." The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m., according to the record.
The canvass and declaration complete the district's procedural review of the May 2 election; the minutes do not list additional motions, votes, or follow‑up items.
