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Nicolette Ardiente

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Nicolette M. Ardiente
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Elections and appointments
Last election

May 3, 2025

Education

High school

Colonia HIgh School

Bachelor's

Seton Hall University, 2010

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Birthplace
Yonkers, N.Y.
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Manager
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Nicolette M. Ardiente ran for election to the Northside Independent School District to represent District 6 in Texas. She lost in the general election on May 3, 2025.

Ardiente completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Nicolette M. Ardiente was born in Yonkers, New York. She earned a bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University in 2010. Her career experience includes working as a manager, nonprofit professional, tourism industry worker, and junior paralegal.[1]

Ardiente has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Asian Texans for Justice
  • Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association
  • Bexar County Democrats
  • Bexar County Young Democrats
  • New Leaders Council San Antonio
  • Texas Democratic Party

Elections

2025

See also: Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), Texas, elections (2025)

General election

General election for Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), District 6

Incumbent Carol Harle defeated Nicolette M. Ardiente in the general election for Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), District 6 on May 3, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Carol Harle (Nonpartisan)
 
58.2
 
3,462
Image of Nicolette M. Ardiente
Nicolette M. Ardiente (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
41.8
 
2,488

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,950
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Endorsements

Ardiente received the following endorsements.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Nicolette M. Ardiente completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ardiente's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Nicolette M. Ardiente is a dedicated community organizer, advocate, piano teacher and former small business owner. With her BS in International Relations & Diplomacy from Seton Hall University, Nicolette is a non-profit professional who coordinates statewide advocacy efforts supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to civic action. Nicolette is a passionate advocate for public education, dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality, equitable learning experience. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where all students can thrive and reach their full potential. Nicolette’s professional background includes advocacy in all levels of Texas public government at the legislature, county level and city level for all Texans ranging from issues of vouchers, voter suppression, redistricting and AAPI representation. It is imperative that advocates with strong community ties are at the forefront of initiatives to effectively support San Antonio families; the future of Texas depends on the work we do today and I want to fight for Northside!
  • Every child deserves a high-quality education in a safe environment, regardless of background.
  • Our teachers and staff personnel are the backbone of Texas public education. We should be doing more to retain high quality educators, pay them a livable wage and invest in their expertise in the classroom.
  • Most importantly, I want to make sure that Texas taxpayer dollars that pay into Texas public schools - stay in public schools. We know that public schools belong to the public.
The areas of public policy that I am most personally passionate about is facilitating the conversations and engagement about creating civically activated leaders of tomorrow. We need to encourage our students, families and administration about how our government works for the community and how to make these systems much more accessible for our community. I believe my role as the next School Board member would help facilitate these new systems of operation at the school board level.
As I start family planning for the future, I really want to have built something for my children to be proud that their mom - who came all the way from NY/NJ - found her way to Texas to make the world better place. By serving and uplifting our community, one neighbor and neighborhood at a time, we will all continue to make Texas a better place.
The primary job of the school board member is to accurately represent the best interests of the students and families of the ISD while communicating back to the constituents who got that person elected.
Northside AFT #3216, San Antonio AFL-CIO, Asian American Democrats of Texas, Hon. Joe Jaworski - Former Mayor of Galveston, Dr. Kristin Hook - Former Democratic Nominee for TX Congressional District-21, Laurel Jordan Swift - Former Democratic Nominee for TX House of Representatives District 121,

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    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 5, 2025
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