United for MISD

05/03/2026

Gooch Wins School Board Race by 65 Votes

In a down-to-wire Saturday night, the voters in Johnson County pushed challenger Michele Gooch with enough votes to win the Mansfield ISD Place 7 over incumbent Courtney Lackey Wilson.

Here are the numbers:

TARRANT COUNTY
• Lackey Wilson, 3,304 votes
• Gooch, 3,286 votes

JOHNSON COUNTY
• Lackey Wilson, 59 votes
• Gooch, 142 votes

TOTALS
• Lackey Wilson, 3,363 votes (49.52%)
• Gooch, 3,428 votes (50.48%)

Results are not official until votes are canvassed. The canvassing of votes will be on May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

05/03/2026

The unofficial results are in for the May 2 Mansfield ISD school board election, where two seats were on the ballot.

For Place 6, Dr. Benita Reed ran unopposed and received 100% of the vote.

For Place 7, Michele Gooch received 50.48% of the vote, while Courtney Lackey Wilson received 49.52%, with a tight margin of just 65 votes separating the two candidates.

Results remain unofficial until provisional ballots have been considered, and after the final canvassing is complete at the May 12 called board meeting.

05/02/2026

Voting is kind of a big dill 🥒

💬 Text 5 friends to go vote, and comment below a selfie that you voted for a free United for MISD t shirt!

05/02/2026

Did you vote today? How long did it take?

*You have until 7pm today, Sat May 2nd!

05/02/2026

You have until 7pm today to vote!!!!

Let’s show what our community looks like when we show up 💙

05/02/2026

You have until 7pm today to make your voice heard! Get out the vote!!!

Today is Election Day! 🗳️

Two seats on the Mansfield ISD Board of Trustees are on the ballot.

In Place 6, Dr. Benita Reed is running unopposed. In Place 7, incumbent Courtney Lackey Wilson is running against Michele Gooch.

For polling locations, hours, and additional election details, visit your county’s election website:

Tarrant County:
https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections/current-election-information.html

Johnson County:
https://www.johnsoncountytx.org/departments/elections-office/early-voting-and-election-day-locations-634

04/27/2026

School board decisions shape our classrooms, support our teachers, and set the tone for our entire community. These elections may be local, but their impact is huge—and every vote truly counts!

04/27/2026

⭐️ Our schools belong to all of us.
And the direction we choose now matters. ⭐️

04/27/2026

Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.

04/26/2026

💬 Want to encourage your friends and family to vote? Just copy and paste this message, and text it to them. Every vote matters! Make your voice heard!

“Hey! Quick reminder that the Mansfield ISD School Board election is happening right now and your vote really does matter.

📍 Early Voting:
Apr 20–28 (varies by day, 7 AM–7 PM some days / 8 AM–5 PM others)
📍 Election Day: Saturday, May 2 (7 AM–7 PM)

📍 Vote locations (Mansfield area):
• Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse – 1100 E Broad St
• Vernon Newsom Stadium – 3700 E Broad St
• Alma Martinez Intermediate (Johnson County voters)

📄 Sample ballot + voter info:
www.tarrantcountytx.gov/elections
www.tarrantcountytx.gov/voterlookup

👀 Candidates on the ballot:
Place 6 – Dr. Benita Reed (Incumbent, unopposed)
Place 7 – Courtney Lackey Wilson (Incumbent) and Michele Gooch

ℹ️ Learn more:
https://aboutmansfield.com/campaign-2026-in-mansfield/

If you’ve ever felt like schools, taxes, policies, or student outcomes matter, this is one of those elections where a small number of votes can make a big difference. It takes just a few minutes, but it directly impacts our community and schools.

If you’re planning to vote, I’d really appreciate it if you did—and maybe remind someone else too.”