Elections

High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected to serve a four-year term by voters in their respective District Director precincts.

Some of the Directors’ responsibilities include: setting District goals, developing a management plan, adopting/approving an annual budget, setting an annual tax rate to fund the budget, and approving water well permits in accordance with District rules.

Election Information

The High Plains Board of Directors for the officers in Precincts 1, 2 & 5 will be held during the November 3, 2026, General Election.

Dates to Know:

  • Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM - The first day to file for a place on the General Election ballot.
  • Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM - The last day to file for a place on the General Election ballot.
  • Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM - Last day for Write-in Candidate.
  • Monday, October 5, 2026 - The last day to register to vote.
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - The General Election.
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Appointment to Fill a Vacancy for Precinct 5 District Director

Jeremy Reed Certificate of Appointment 

The November 5, 2024 election for District Director Precincts 3 & 4 is cancelled.

Order Cancelling Nov. 5, 2024 Precinct 3 & 4 District Director Election

Map of HPWD Board of Director Precincts

Board candidates must reside within their respective District Director’s Precinct in order to be eligible for the office.

The image shows a map divided into numbered counties, labeled with their names and color-coded regions.
  • Precinct 1: The portion of Crosby County within HPWD, all of Lubbock County, and all of Lynn County. (Next election in November 2026)
  • Precinct 2: All of Cochran County, the portion of Hockley County within HPWD, and all of Lamb County. (Next election in November 2026)
  • Precinct 3: All of Bailey County, the portion of Castro County within HPWD, and all of Parmer County. (Next election in November 2028)
  • Precinct 4: The portions of Armstrong, Deaf Smith, Potter, and Randall Counties within HPWD (Next election in November 2028)
  • Precinct 5: The portion of Floyd County within HPWD, all of Hale County, and all of Swisher County. (Next election in November 2026)
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