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Elisa Klein
Elisa Klein is a member of the Plano Independent School District school board in Texas, representing Place 6. She assumed office on May 20, 2025. Her current term ends in 2029.
Klein ran for election to the Plano Independent School District school board to represent Place 6 in Texas. She won in the general election on May 3, 2025.
Biography
Klein was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University in 2002 and a master's degree from Texas Tech University in 2007. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2018. Her career experience includes being the COO and co-founder of MKC Create, an I.T. consulting company.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Plano Independent School District, Texas, elections (2025)
General election
General election for Plano Independent School District school board Place 6
Elisa Klein defeated Dash Weerasinghe and Andrew Rettke in the general election for Plano Independent School District school board Place 6 on May 3, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elisa Klein (Nonpartisan) | 56.8 | 13,321 |
 | Dash Weerasinghe (Nonpartisan)  | 30.4 | 7,133 | |
| Andrew Rettke (Nonpartisan) | 12.8 | 3,007 | ||
| Total votes: 23,461 | |||
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Endorsements
Klein received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: City elections in Plano, Texas (2021)
General election
General election for Plano City Council Place 8
Incumbent Rick Smith defeated Elisa Klein in the general election for Plano City Council Place 8 on May 1, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Rick Smith (Nonpartisan) | 53.0 | 17,084 |
| Elisa Klein (Nonpartisan) | 47.0 | 15,180 | |
| Total votes: 32,264 | |||
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Elisa Klein did not complete Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Elisa Klein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Klein's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am the only candidate that has a unique blend of government and private sector experience which has prepared me to take on the role of councilperson.
I have a Master’s in Public Affairs and Administration from Texas Tech with a concentration on local government and understand the operations of running municipalities from working with city councils firsthand. I understand the inner-workings of how the city departments work and the importance of the collaborative relationship between the administrative staff and council. Furthermore, I worked at the State Capitol in Austin during the 79th legislature where I had the privilege of participating in the legislative process directly.
My work in the private sector includes expertise in finance, contract negotiation, project management, customer relations, and information technology which are all applicable in making informed decisions for the city. I’ve worked in fast-paced environments that require quick decision-making and expert negotiation skills. I’m known for being able to break down complex issues and find actionable change. I strive for a consensus but embrace compromise when making progress.I Will Keep Plano Safe and Healthy
- I Will Take Care of Our City
- I Want to Unify our Community
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Plano Independent School District school board Place 6 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 31, 2021.
