DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY|dewayne@mcnews.online
MOUNT IDA – Registration for persons interested in running in the upcoming local school board elections begins February 22. There is one position on Mount Ida and Caddo Hills respective school district board of directors up for election this year.
Anyone interested in running for school board in either Mount Ida or Caddo Hills can register anytime between February 22 and March 1. Prospective candidates can do so by petition. Persons intending to run as a write-in candidate must file a notice of intent to do so during the same time period.
All candidates must turn in a political practices pledge and an affidavit of eligibility with the county clerk.
Zone 4 in Mount Ida will be up for election this year. The position is currently held by Phillip Carr.
Zone 5 in Caddo Hills will be up for election this year. The position is currently held by Jared Ivy.
The annual school board election will be held May 9. The deadline to register to vote in the election is April 10. Early voting begins May 2 and will continue through May 8.
For more information regarding candidate eligibility or for voting questions please contact the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office at (870) 867-3521.
Filing period for school board elections to open soon
