Board of Directors Information

Board President
David Sanderson –Precinct 1
Term Expires: May 2027

Board Vice President
Steven Hatchett -Precinct 4
Term Expires: May 2026

Board Secretary
Nicky Chapman -At-Large
Term Expires: May 2027

Board Member
Leslie Hawkins -Precinct 2
Term Expires: May 2026

Board Member
Michael Johnson –Precinct 3
Term Expires: May 2027

Board of Directors Elections

Precinct 2, and Precinct 4 Election Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Location of Election Day Polling Place
Forrest Park Community Center
814 South Houston Ave.
Lamesa, TX 79331

First Day to File for Candidacy
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Deadline for Filing for Candidacy
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Medical Arts Hospital Administration Office
2200 N Bryan Avenue
Lamesa, Texas 79331

Application for Ballot by Mail-English
Application for Ballot by Mail-Spanish (Solicitud de Boleta Postal)

Requirements for Filing for Candidacy

Qualifications Pursuant to Texas Election Code:

  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election or on the date of appointment, as applicable.
  • Have not been determined by a final judgement of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be totally mentally incapacitated; or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote.
  • Have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.
  • Have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months immediately preceding the following date.
  • Be registered to vote in the territory from which the office is elected by the filing deadline.
  • Satisfy any other eligibility requirements prescribed by law for the office.

Qualifications Pursuant to Bylaws of the Board of Directors:

  • Be a qualified voter on the date of the election.
  • Be a resident of the District in Dawson County.
  • An employee of the District may not serve as a Director.

File a campaign treasurer form.   Campaign Treasurer Form, Instructions
File a candidate application form.  Application for a Place on the Ballot
No candidate filing fee required.