With the November 3, 2026 election now concluded, Channelview ISD is pleased to recognize the candidates elected to serve on the Board of Trustees. Community members cast their votes to determine who will represent them in Positions 4, 6, and 7, while the incumbent for Position 5 ran unopposed. The following individuals were elected to serve on the Channelview ISD Board of Trustees, helping guide the district’s future and supporting the continued success of our students, staff, and community.
Position 4
Incumbent Ramiro Granados defeated challenger Karen Bryant to retain his seat as Channelview ISD Board Trustee for Position 4. Granados, a Channelview High School graduate, was first elected to the Board in November 2022 and currently serves as Board Vice President. A successful business owner with experience in the housing industry, Granados has also invested in the local community by opening a coffee shop in Channelview. He remains committed to supporting students, families, and the continued success of Channelview ISD.
Position 5
Incumbent Steven Dennis ran unopposed to retain his seat as Channelview ISD Board Trustee for Position 5. A proud Channelview High School graduate and retired educator, Dennis has a long history of service to the district, previously serving on the Board from 1995 to 2020 before being reelected in November 2022. As a parent of Channelview High School graduates, he has deep ties to the community and brings decades of experience in education and public service. Dennis remains committed to supporting students, educators, and the continued success of Channelview ISD.
Position 6
Veronica Torres Garcia defeated incumbent Lynette Breedlove to become the new Channelview ISD Board Trustee for Position 6. A Channelview High School graduate and resident for more than 30 years, Garcia has deep ties to the community, with three children who have attended Channelview ISD. She has worked for a Harris County special district for nine years and remains actively involved in the community, serving on the Channelview Little League Board, CHS Diamond Booster Club, CHS PTO, and as a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo committee member for 13 years. Garcia is committed to giving back to the community that has supported her family for decades.
Position 7
Jackie Moreno defeated incumbent Dennis Cedillo to become the new Channelview ISD Board Trustee for Position 7. A longtime Channelview resident and retired educator, Moreno has served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum leader, including as a program director for K–12 mathematics.
Following the election, newly elected Board members will participate in an orientation process to become familiar with district operations, policies, and their responsibilities as trustees. The elected trustees will officially be sworn into office on November 17, 2026, marking the beginning of their four-year terms of service to Channelview ISD.