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Trustee, Austin ISD Board of Trustees

District 7

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Jimmy CounihanNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Laurie SolisNo party listed

    • Pledges transparent, student-centered budget oversight.

Education

  • Jimmy CounihanNo party listed

    • Supports protecting special education and disability services.
    • Proposes addressing why families leave AISD.

  • Laurie SolisNo party listed

    • Supports resources to recruit and retain teachers.

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; 2 issues covered in this race.