Hernandez Wins Second Election for Winona ISD School Board Seat
- A tied result between Randy Hawkins and Luis Hernandez, each receiving 137 votes in the May 3 election, has led to a runoff on June 7 to fill the Place 3 position on the Winona ISD school board.
- The initial general election ended in a tie without a clear majority winner, and since neither candidate chose to step aside, a runoff election was scheduled.
- Hawkins is the 16-year incumbent and current board president with expertise in school finance, focusing on equity, safety, curriculum updates, and teacher support.
- The candidate, who owns a business locally and is seeking office for the first time, focuses on improving student outcomes, maintaining teacher workforce, engaging the community, and advancing diversity initiatives.
- The runoff’s outcome will influence representation and policies in the district, especially regarding budgeting, teacher retention, and community involvement.
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Hernandez wins second election for Winona ISD school board seat
WINONA, Texas (KETK) - Winona ISD's second election for Board of Trustees Place 3 has a winner after the district's first election on May 3 ended in a tie. UPDATE: Winona ISD school board candidates address voters ahead of second election The challenger, Luis Hernandez, has won the seat with 244 votes against incumbent Randy Hawkins' 181 votes, according to unofficial Smith County election results. Hernandez and the incumbent Hawkins first…
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WINONA – Luis Hernandez has won the Winona ISD Board of Trustees Place 3 seat after a runoff election held Saturday, following a tie in the May 3 election, according to unofficial Smith County results. Hernandez received 244 votes, defeating incumbent Randy Hawkins, who received 181. The initial election ended in a rare tie, with both candidates receiving 137 votes. After a recount confirmed the tie, a second election was scheduled. Hernandez ca…
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