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Winona ISD second election early voting starting soon

Winona ISD second election early voting starting soon

Yahoo24-05-2025

WINONA, Texas (KETK) – Early voting in Winona ISD's second election for board of trustees place 3 will begin next week after their first election for the seat ended in a tie.
UPDATE: Winona ISD school board holds meeting to discuss second election
Starting on Tuesday, May 27, residents can vote from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday, May 30 and then on Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3. Residents in the district can vote at the Winona Community Center at 520 Dallas St. and at the Smith County Elections Office at 302 E. Ferguson St. in Tyler.
The second election comes after both candidates, Randy Hawkins and Luis Hernandez, both received 137 votes in the May 3 election.
On election day, June 7, the Winona Community Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for voters.
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