Cuero ISD Board Elections
Current Board Members
Mary Sheppard - President- Term expires May 2027 At Large Position 7
msheppard@cueroisd.org
Justin Cooper- Vice President- Term expires May 2026 District 4
jcooper@cueroisd.org
Gerard Gonzales - Secretary- Term expires May 2028 District 2
ggonzales@cueroisd.org
Sean Douglas- Member - Term expires May 2028 District 1
sdouglas@cueroisd.org
Bill Hamilton - Member- Term expires May 2027 District 5
bhamilton@cueroisd.org
Courtney Kubesch- Member- Term expires 2027 At Large Position 6
ckubesch@cueroisd.org
Wanda Zuniga - Member- Term expires 2026 District 3
wzuniga@cueroisd.org
The Cuero ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected by the public to serve three-year terms. Elections are held annually in May. Candidates do represent specific geographical areas excluding At-Large positions. Following the annual election, the Board elects officers (President, Vice President and Secretary) to serve one-year terms.
Contact Courtney Toller for questions:
#(361)275-1914
2026 Trustees Election Information
Cuero ISD Trustee Election to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026
Early Voting is April 20 - April 28, 2026,a t the DeWitt County Annex Courtroom at
115 N. Gonzales Ste., Cuero, TX 77954
Last day to register to vote in May Election is April 2, 2026
DeWitt County Election Information
Notice of Deadline to File an Application
There are 2 positions up for election:
District 3, currently held by Ms. Wanda Zuniga
District 4, currently held by Mr. Justin Cooper
Candidate filing period to file an application for a place on the ballot is:
January 14, 2026 through February 13, 2026
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Last day to file February 13, 2026 by 5:00 pm
February 17, 2026 Last day for declaration of write-in candidacy by 5:00 pm
Thursday, April 2, 2026 Last day to register to vote
Monday, April 20, 2026, First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Saturday, May 2, 2026, Election Day
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Canvas Votes
Physical and Mailing Address for Filing Application:
Cuero ISD
960 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
Fax for filing application: #361-275-2981
Email for filing application: ctoller@cueroisd.org
Board policies regarding school board elections can be found on the district’s website. Click on the District tab at the top, click on School Board, click on Policy online on the left, then go to these policies:
- BAA (Legal) Legal Status, Powers and Duties
- BBA (Legal) Board Member Eligibility/ Qualifications
- BBBC (Legal) Campaign Finance
- BBBD (Legal) Campaign Ethics
- BBD (Legal) Board Member Training and Orientation
- BBBA (Legal) Elections
- BBBB (Legal) Elections Post Procedures
It is the duty of the candidate to become familiar with the applicable laws regarding campaigns for office. The duty of the Cuero ISD is limited to accepting and filing the reports and noting the date received thereon.
- For answers to questions on financial reports or ethics, you can contact the Texas Ethics Commission at 1.800.325.8506 or visit their website at www.ethics.state.tx.us.
- Information regarding elections can be found on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.tx.us.
State of Texas Laws and Procedures Pertaining to School Districts
Order of General Election for CISD 2026
Notice Of Drawing For A Place On Ballot
CTA Form 2026 Election - Cynthia "Cindy" Lange
CTA Form 2026 Election - Jason T. Collier
CTA Form 2026 Election - Justin S.Cooper
CTA Form 2026 Election - Wanda N. Campbell Prince Zuniga
Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report Form C/OH
Notice of Voting Order Priority for Voters with Certain Disabilities
DeWitt Co Elections Office
May 2, 2026 School Elections
