College Station ISD Board Seat to See Election Nov. 3

College Station voters will elect a representative for Place 6 on the school board this November.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Administration

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College Station voters head to the polls November 3, 2026, to decide the Place 6 school board race between incumbent Kim Ege and challenger Michelle Gallagher. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Voters in College Station will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide the race for Place 6 on the College Station ISD Board of Trustees. The contest features incumbent board president Kim Ege and challenger Michelle Gallagher.

Why it matters

The outcome of this election shapes the leadership of the local school district, which recently saw its Texas Education Agency accountability rating rise from 81 to 86 over the past three years.

The school district improved its Texas Education Agency rating from 81 to 86 over three years. Candidates bring different experience levels to the race, with Kim Ege having 12 years of district service and Michelle Gallagher offering 18 years of teaching experience.

The players

Kim Ege

The incumbent board president of the College Station ISD Board of Trustees who has served on the board for three years.

Michelle Gallagher

An educator with 18 years of teaching experience who is challenging for the Place 6 seat.

College Station ISD Board of Trustees

The local governing body responsible for setting policies and administrative oversight for College Station schools.

The details

The College Station ISD Board of Trustees oversees the district's strategic direction and administrative operations. Voters will choose between incumbent board president Kim Ege, who has served three years on the board, and challenger Michelle Gallagher in the upcoming election. Trustees are responsible for setting district policies that influence academic performance metrics like the Texas Education Agency accountability scores.

Timeline

  1. November 3, 2026: Election for College Station ISD Board Place 6.

The Home Front

Local school board elections are critical for determining the governance trajectory of school districts in the region. This election occurs as the district evaluates its progress following recent improvements in state-mandated accountability ratings.

Families in the district should review their voter registration status ahead of the November 3, 2026, election to ensure participation. Researching the candidates' platforms can help parents understand how local leadership may influence school district policies and future academic ratings.

The takeaway

School board elections directly impact the leadership and policy direction of the schools serving your neighborhood. Keep this date on your calendar to ensure your voice is heard in the district's future governance.

What happens next

The election for Place 6 will be held on November 3, 2026.

Further reading

Learn more about the governance of local schools in the Administration section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Kbtx.

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Should school board candidates prioritize classroom experience over administrative experience when setting local education policy?