2023 Board of Ed Elections - Who's Running?

Start finding candidates NOW!

It’s about that time again! For the November elections, the July filing deadline for Board candidates will be here before you know it.

START PLANNING NOW!!

1) Look at your Board roster and see who is up for election this year

2) Find out that person’s voting history on your Board and if they plan to run again

3) If you are pleased with their record and they are running again- great! Your work is done. You’ll support their re-election next year!

4) If not, it’s time to start identifying candidates.

Some things to keep in mind if you’re considering a run:

• You must have lived in your town for over a year

• You must be a US Citizen and registered to vote before filing

• Read all the requirements here.

• Each county has a unique petition that is used for school board candidates to file so reach out to your county clerk to request the actual form

The deadline to file is July 31st.

Being on the ballot is important. As elections get closer, people pay more attention to the races and decide to run, but the deadline will have already passed to be on the ballot. It is much harder to win as a write-in candidate.

If you have more than one seat up for election, running in a slate with the same slogan can also improve your chances of winning.

For more information about becoming a school board member, visit the NJSBA website.