As we continue looking for meaningful ways to connect with our members, we’re pleased to share that we are reimagining one of our most important traditions—our Annual Meeting.
This year, we are making an important change to the format to better reflect what we want it to be for our members—a member appreciation event.
The Member Appreciation Event will be held on Thursday, September 10, at the San Patricio County Civic Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with business updates beginning at 7:00 p.m.
New Format:
Members can look forward to door prizes and family-friendly activities designed to make the evening enjoyable for all ages. While we are still finalizing some of the details, our goal is simple: to create a meaningful opportunity to say thank you to the members we serve.
We will still conduct all required business during the meeting, but it will be a part of the evening—not the entire focus.
New date & Time: Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m.
By moving our signature event to a Thursday evening, we hope to make it easier for more members and families to attend after work and school activities. This change also allows us to create a more relaxed atmosphere where members can spend more time enjoying the event, visiting with staff and taking part in appreciation activities, rather than focusing primarily on formal proceedings.
New Location: San Patricio County Civic Center
This year’s event will be held at a new location in Sinton, instead of Beeville. The San Patricio County Civic Center is closer to our office and offers a facility that supports the type of gathering we’re planning. We also see this as an opportunity to make the event more accessible to members who may not have attended in the past, and simply a chance to try something new while we continue to improve the overall experience.
Election Details
This year, our board election will look a little different due to recent changes on the Board of Directors. Our District 5 Director, Clyde Stewart, passed away last September after 13 years of service on SPEC’s Board of Directors. Additionally, Jack Bishop, who served as the Director-at-Large, moved outside of our service area after just over a year of service on SPEC’s Board of Directors. To fill these vacancies, the Board appointed Lea Ann Lockard as Director-at-Large and Charles Ring as the District 5 Director.
In total, we’ll have four director districts up for election. The District 2 and District 6 positions will be elected for three-year terms.
The District 5 and Director-at-Large positions will each be elected for a one-year term. Because these seats were filled by appointment, they must stand for election this year before returning to the regular election cycle. As a result, both positions will be up for election again next year for full three-year terms.
Incumbents in this year’s election are Tom Mayo in District 2 and Jim Bassett in District 6. Mr. Bassett has announced he will not seek re-election.
Nominating Details
Members are invited to run for a position on the board of directors. Candidates for a district seat must permanently reside within that district. The Director-at-Large may reside in any district within SPEC’s service area.
You may suggest a nominee in these districts by contacting any member of our nominating committee before their scheduled meeting on July 7. If you need the district number for a nominee, view our service area map or contact our office at 361-364-2220, extension 135.
Nominating Committee Contact Information:
Robert & Judy McGuill - (361) 543-6412
Gary & Sunny McKinny - (361) 215-5678
David & Susan Cave - (361) 877-0113
Marsha McNorton - (713) 922-2406
Sonya & Ray Witherspoon - (361) 533-6652
Charles Smith - (361) 449-2510
This information was also mailed with member bills,and is available for download here.
Nomination By Petition
Alternatively, you can seek a nomination by petition by getting at least 25 member signatures from your district using the form below. Nominations by petition are due by 5 p.m. July 21.
SPEC Director Election
Districts on the 2026 Ballot
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District 2 (3-year term)
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District 5 (1-year term)
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District 5 (3-year term)
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Director-at-Large (1-year term)
Important Dates
July 7: SPEC Nominating Committee Meeting
July 21: Nomination by Petition Deadline at 5 p.m.
August 12: SPEC Director Election Opens
September 2: SPEC Director Election Closes at 5 p.m.
September 10: SPEC Member Appreciation Day & Annual Meeting. Election results announced.
Our Service Territory
San Patricio Electric Cooperative provides electric distribution for more than 8,000 members across nine counties: Aransas, Bee, Goliad, Jim Wells, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio. In this area, we maintain more than 3,200 miles of overhead and underground electric lines.
Our service area is divided into six districts. SPEC's membership elects local directors from each district to serve on our Board of Directors. In addition, we have one Director-at-Large, who can come from any district. The red numbers on the map above correspond with each board district.