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Closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, In Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Filings For Place On The Rains ISD Ballot Will Resume On Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
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Rains ISD will hold a General Election on May 3, 2025
Places 1, 2, and 3 for a term of four(4) years
An application for place on the ballot must be filed with Rains ISD Elections Administrator by mail, fax, email or in person beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2025 and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Current state law requires a candidate to be a qualified voter by the time required as prescribed by Election Code Section 141.01.
To be elected, a candidate must receive a plurality of votes, therefore, the candidate receiving the most votes will win the position.
The notarized Application for Place on the Ballot with the Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer must be filed with Rains ISD Elections Administrator Pamela Gilliard by mail, fax, email, or in person.
Rains ISD Superintendent Office
Elections Administrator Pamela Gilliard
1759 W US HWY 69
PO BOX 247
Emory, Texas 75440
Email: gilliardp@almadinaa.net
Fax: 903-473-3053
Office Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Notice of Drawing for Place on the Rains ISD Ballot for the General Election - May 3, 2025
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From: Pamela Gilliard, Rains ISD Elections Administrator
Subject: Election Information and Forms for Rains ISD
The information listed below pertains to information and forms for the May 3, 2025 Rains Independent School District (Rains ISD) General Election. Please review the information carefully as this packet contains relevant dates, forms, and other information related to the election process as follows:
Important Dates for the Election Conducted on Saturday, May 3, 2025
Application for Place on Ballot (Form & Instructions in English/Spanish)
Appointment of A Campaign Treasurer (Form CTA & Instructions) to be filed with Application for a Place on the Ballot
Amendment: Appointment of A Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form ACTA & Instructions)
Texas Ethics Commission Chapter 258, Election Code, Fair Campaign Practices
Campaign Finance Guide For Candidates and Officeholders Who File With Local Filing Authorities
Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH & Instructions)
Candidate/Officeholder Report of Unexpended Contributions (Form C/OH-UC & Instructions)
Texas Ethics Commission/Title 15, Texas Election Code, Regulating Political Funds and Campaigns
Rains ISD Policy BBBD – Elections Ethics- Political Advertising
Additional finance reporting forms and instructions are available online at the Texas Ethics Commission website: http://www.ethics.state.tx.us. As stated before, if you have questions regarding reporting requirements or finance laws, you may call the Texas Ethics Commission at 1-512-463-5800.
NOTE: It is the duty of the candidate to become familiar with the laws applicable to campaigns for public office. Should you need assistance with campaign laws, you may call the Secretary of State, Elections Division, at 1-800-252-VOTE (8683); website: http://www.sos.state.tx.us
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Place 1 Candidate(s)
ROBERT BURNS II has been a resident of the Rains ISD community for sixteen years. He is a pastor and a registered voter. Mr. Burns meets the qualifications necessary for a place on the Rains ISD General Election Ballot – May 3, 2025.
Place 2 Candidate(s)
Place 3 Candidate(s)
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Last Day to File Declaration of Write-In Candidacy: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)
Drawing for a Place on the Ballot: Monday, February 24, 2025 (10:00 a.m.) @ Rains ISD
Administration Building
Last Day to Register to Vote: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Last day to apply for Ballot by Mail (ABBM): Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (Received, not Postmarked)
Applications for Ballot by Mail can be mailed to:
Lisa Kneifl, Rains County Elections Administrator
220 W. Quitman Street, Suite E
Emory, Texas 75440
Phone: 903-473-5009 Fax: 903-473-5086
Email: Lisa.Kneifl@co.rains.tx.us
Rains County Elections Website
Last day to receive the Ballot by Mail in the office of Elections Administrator: Saturday, May 3, 2025 (election day) at 7:00 PM if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 5, 2025 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 PM if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 PM
Campaign Finance Report (C/OH) Filing Dates: Semiannual Report- Wed., January 15, 2025
& July 15, 2025.
Pre-Election Reports (C/OH): A candidate who has an opponent is required to file two
pre-election reports by April 3, 2025 and April 25, 2025. A Modified Filer is not required
to file semiannual reports.
Early Voting:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - Friday, April 25, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025 - Tuesday, April 29, 2025
NO WEEKEND HOURS
All EARLY VOTING HOURS are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Early Voting Location:
Rains County Elections Administration Office
220 W. Quitman St., Suite E
Emory, Texas 75440
Election Day: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at your PRECINCT
101- Rocky Point Community Center
2134 S. State Highway 19
Emory, Texas 75440
102- East Tawakoni City Center
288 Briggs Blvd.
East Tawakoni, Texas 75472
203- Bright Star Baptist Church
1339 RS County Road 3480
Alba, Texas 75410
204- Rose Community Center
109 Ravine
Emory, Texas 75440
305- Della Blanton Memorial Hall
200 RS County Road 4370
Emory, Texas 75440
306- Rains County Courthouse Annex
**location change due to Founders Day & activities at the Emory Volunteer Fire Dept.**
220 W. Quitman St., Ste. E
Emory, Texas 75440
407- Point Community Center
241 S First Street
Point, Texas 75472
408- First Baptist Church of Point
985 Industrial Blvd.
Point, Texas 75472
Texas Secretary of State Elections Division
TASB Resources:
What You Need to Know About Running
Understanding The School Board's Roles and Responsibilities
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903-473-2222, ext. 4112
Not sure if you are a registered voter? Click here to confirm your voting status.
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Rains ISD Special Election- November 7, 2023
Rains ISD Special Election- November 8, 2022
Rains ISD Special Election- November 2, 2021
Rains ISD Special Election- November 3, 2020
TRUSTEE ELECTIONS:
Rains ISD General Election-May 6, 2023
Rains ISD General Election- May 1, 2021
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We would like to give you an update on our monitoring and response to recent social media posts. Part of the social media scare yesterday involved a list of
several hundred schools that someone had downloaded from TEA (targeted support list) and then posted with statements threatening gun violence on 9/11.
Rains is on the list with hundreds of other schools. Last night a copy of a text message began circulating among our local community saying they had seen the
list of schools and that people should be careful. The texter names schools in the area that they saw on the list including Rains and several others.
This text appears to be based on the list from yesterday and does not seem to be a threat.
Our security protocols remain in place and safety remains our top priority.
Joe Nicks
Superintendent
Rains ISD
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Rains ISD schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025. All classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.