School board
Trustee, Austin ISD Board of Trustees
District 4
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: An Austin ISD trustee sits on the school board, which sets the district's budget and tax rate, hires the superintendent and adopts policy.
Taxes & budget
Edward M. BradfieldNo party listed
- Proposes cutting central-office positions before student services.
Tricia Mitchell KimNo party listed
- Proposes scaling back AISD's operating budget.
Jessica NeufeldNo party listed
No documented position found.
Education
Edward M. BradfieldNo party listed
- Supports higher teacher pay and a balanced budget.
- Supports keeping a librarian on every campus.
Tricia Mitchell KimNo party listed
- Pledges to retain local control of the district.
- Proposes a baseline academic standard on every campus.
Jessica NeufeldNo party listed
- Opposes vouchers, charter expansion and state takeovers.
Government & transparency
Edward M. BradfieldNo party listed
- Proposes tying superintendent pay to measurable results.
Tricia Mitchell KimNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jessica NeufeldNo party listed
- Proposes improving district transparency and accountability mechanisms.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.