Harris County, Texas

Harris County School Trustee, Position 7, At Large

2 candidates are tracked for Harris County School Trustee, Position 7, At Large, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Silky Joshi-Malik and Denise Dick. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The Republican side was set when the March runner-up withdrew and the runoff was canceled, per the county's official runoff materials.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Silky Joshi-Malik, is on the ballot.

Texas › Harris County › Harris County School Trustee, Position 7, At Large

Silky Joshi-Malik

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding early childhood education, including Head Start and kindergarten readiness
Fully staffed, evidence-based special education services
Protecting accessible after-school and enrichment programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Silky Joshi-Malik is a former educator and researcher and a Ph.D. candidate in public policy, per the board site. She was unanimously appointed to the Harris County Department of Education board of trustees, Position 7 At-Large, and serves on the board of the Annie's List Training Fund, per the board site.

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Denise Dick

Republican

Top priorities

Fiscal discipline
Special education services
Parental rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Denise Dick is a healthcare executive and law firm manager with graduate degrees in health administration and business, and the mother of a special needs son, per her campaign site and the Houston Chronicle.

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Next on your ballotHarris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Harris County School Trustee, Position 7, At Large in 2026?

When is the Harris County School Trustee, Position 7, At Large election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Harris County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2 See all 50 Harris County races

Candidate profiles

Silky Joshi-Malik, full profile Denise Dick, full profile Official Texas election office