School board elections, 2023
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There are approximately 83,000 school board members and 13,000 districts in the United States. Over 97% of local school board members are elected, while board members in a small number of districts are appointed. Approximately 9,000 school districts across 35 states are holding regular school board elections in 2023.
In 2023, Ballotpedia is covering elections in:
- All school districts in the 100 largest cities by population.
- The 200 largest school districts by student enrollment.
- And every school board election, as well as endorsements made, in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
In this article, you will find:
- Information on elections that Ballotpedia is covering in 2023.
- Our key school board elections of 2023
- Information on all school board elections happening across the country in 2023.
- Historical election data.
Our coverage scope for local elections continues to grow, and you can use Ballotpedia's sample ballot tool to see what school board elections we are covering in your area.
Ballotpedia's 2023 school board election coverage by state
In 2023, Ballotpedia is covering regular elections for approximately 8,750 school board seats in 3,211 school districts across 28 states. This is 36% of all regular school board elections this year and includes comprehensive coverage in ten states:
- Colorado
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Below are the districts holding elections in the top 100 largest cities or one of the top 200 largest school districts in the country. If you don't see your school district listed below, check our sample ballot lookup tool for your election information.
Alaska
See also: Alaska school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Alaska
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Alaska School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Anchorage School District | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 2 | 7 | 47,588 |
Arkansas
See also: Arkansas school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Arkansas
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Arkansas School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Little Rock School District | N/A | 11/14/2023 | N/A | 5 | 2 | 9 | 24,048 |
California
See also: California school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in California
The table below contains links to school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population and the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment across the country.
Our coverage scope for local elections continues to grow, and you can use Ballotpedia's sample ballot tool to see what school board elections we are covering in your area.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 California School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Oakland Unified School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 1 | 7 | 50,090 |
| San Juan Unified School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 1 | 5 | 49,943 |
Colorado
See also: Colorado school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Colorado
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Colorado School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Academy School District 20 | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 25,831 |
| Adams 12 Five Star Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 38,820 |
| Aurora Public Schools (Adams-Arapahoe 28J) | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 40,894 |
| Bennett School District 29-J | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1,126 |
| Cherry Creek School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 55,699 |
| Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5,220 |
| Colorado Springs School District 11 | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 27,427 |
| Denver Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 91,820 |
| Douglas County School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 67,597 |
| Falcon School District 49 | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21,448 |
| Harrison School District Two | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11,771 |
| Jeffco Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 86,131 |
| Manitou Springs School District 14 | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1,400 |
| School District 27J | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17,908 |
| St. Vrain Valley School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 32,421 |
| Widefield School District 3 | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9,695 |
Georgia
See also: Georgia school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Georgia
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Georgia School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Muscogee County School District | N/A | 6/20/2023 (special) | 7/18/2023 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 31,763 |
Idaho
See also: Idaho school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Idaho
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Idaho School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| West Ada School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 39,233 |
Illinois
See also: Illinois school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Illinois
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Illinois School Board Elections | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| School District U-46 | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 38,554 |
Iowa
See also: Iowa school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Iowa
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Iowa School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Des Moines Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 33,495 |
Kansas
See also: Kansas school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Kansas
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Kansas School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Circle Unified School District 375 | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1,880 |
| Goddard Unified School District 265 | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5,755 |
| Haysville Unified School District 261 | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5,775 |
| Maize Unified School District 266 | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7,567 |
| Wichita Public Schools | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 49,203 |
Kentucky
See also: Kentucky school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Kentucky
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Kentucky School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Fayette County Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 1 | 5 | 41,649 |
Louisiana
See also: Louisiana school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Louisiana
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Louisiana School Board Elections | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Orleans Parish School Board | 3/25/2023 | 4/29/2023 | N/A | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4,952 |
Minnesota
See also: Minnesota school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Minnesota
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Minnesota School Board Elections | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Anoka-Hennepin School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 6 | 38,764 |
| Saint Paul Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 37,297 |
Mississippi
See also: Mississippi school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Mississippi
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Mississippi School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| DeSoto County School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 6 | 1 | 5 | 33,991 |
Missouri
See also: Missouri school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Missouri
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Missouri School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Center School District | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2,625 |
| Grandview C-4 School District | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4,301 |
| Hickman Mills C-1 School District | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6,019 |
| Kansas City Public Schools | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15,370 |
| Liberty Public Schools | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12,611 |
| North Kansas City Schools | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 2 | 7 | 20,309 |
| Park Hill School District | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11,878 |
| Platte County R-III School District | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4,164 |
| Raytown C-2 School District | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9,184 |
| St. Joseph School District | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11,663 |
| St. Louis Public Schools | N/A | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 7 | 22,972 |
Nebraska
See also: Nebraska school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Nebraska
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Nebraska School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Lincoln Public Schools | 4/4/2023 | 5/2/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 41,737 |
New Hampshire
See also: New Hampshire school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in New Hampshire
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 New Hampshire School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Manchester School District | 9/19/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 2 | 14 | 15 | 13,621 |
New Jersey
See also: New Jersey school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in New Jersey
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 New Jersey School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Jersey City Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 9 | 27,073 |
| Newark Public Schools | N/A | 4/25/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 9 | 35,713 |
New Mexico
See also: New Mexico school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in New Mexico
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 New Mexico School Board Elections | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Albuquerque Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 89,935 |
New York
See also: New York school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in New York
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 New York School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Lackawanna City School District | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1,988 |
North Carolina
See also: North Carolina school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in North Carolina
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 North Carolina School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 9 | 147,631 |
Ohio
See also: Ohio school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Ohio
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Ohio School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Berea City School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6,114 |
| Canal Winchester Local School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3,787 |
| Cincinnati Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 33,801 |
| Columbus City Schools | 5/2/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 50,219 |
| Dublin City Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16,113 |
| Euclid City School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5,309 |
| Gahanna-Jefferson City School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7,630 |
| Groveport-Madison Local School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5,838 |
| Hamilton Local School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3,172 |
| Hilliard City Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16,157 |
| Maumee City School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2,224 |
| New Albany-Plain Local School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4,983 |
| Olentangy Local School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20,977 |
| Pickerington Local School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10,463 |
| South-Western City Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 22,746 |
| Sylvania City School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7,699 |
| Toledo Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 22,937 |
| Washington Local School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7,050 |
| Westerville City School District | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15,174 |
| Worthington Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10,134 |
Oklahoma
See also: Oklahoma school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Oklahoma
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Oklahoma School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Banner School District | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 1 | 3 | 228 |
| Bixby Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6,424 |
| Broken Arrow Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19,081 |
| Catoosa Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Crooked Oak Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,202 |
| Crutcho Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 1 | 3 | 345 |
| Deer Creek Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6,234 |
| Edmond Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 24,892 |
| Jenks Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12,319 |
| Jones Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,132 |
| Little Axe Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,315 |
| Luther Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 834 |
| McLoud Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,781 |
| Midwest City-Del City Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14,334 |
| Millwood Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 876 |
| Moore Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 24,687 |
| Mustang Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 2 | 5 | 11,439 |
| Oakdale Public School | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 1 | 3 | 673 |
| Oklahoma City Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 4 | 1 | 8 | 38,709 |
| Owasso Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 9,730 |
| Piedmont Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4,083 |
| Putnam City Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19,515 |
| Tulsa Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 4 | 1 | 7 | 37,433 |
| Union Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15,847 |
| Western Heights Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3,517 |
| Yukon Public Schools | 2/14/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 5 | 1 | 5 | 8,781 |
Oregon
See also: Oregon school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Oregon
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Oregon School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Beaverton School District | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 40,423 |
| Centennial School District 28J | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6,004 |
| David Douglas School District | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10,337 |
| Parkrose School District 3 | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3,160 |
| Portland Public Schools | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 46,796 |
| Reynolds School District 7 | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11,155 |
| Salem-Keizer Public Schools | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 7 | 41,758 |
| Scappoose School District 1J | N/A | 5/16/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2,375 |
Pennsylvania
See also: Pennsylvania school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Pennsylvania
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Pennsylvania School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Pittsburgh Public Schools | 5/16/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 9 | 22,024 |
South Carolina
See also: South Carolina school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in South Carolina
The table below contains links to school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population and the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment across the country.
Our coverage scope for local elections continues to grow, and you can use Ballotpedia's sample ballot tool to see what school board elections we are covering in your area.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 South Carolina School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Charleston County School District | N/A | 2/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 1 | 9 | 49,607 |
Texas
See also: Texas school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Texas
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
Virginia
See also: Virginia school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Virginia
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Virginia School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Chesterfield County Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 5 | 5 | 60,915 |
| Fairfax County Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 12 | 12 | 188,556 |
| Henrico County Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 5 | 5 | 51,625 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 9 | 9 | 80,606 |
| Prince William County Public Schools | N/A | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 8 | 8 | 90,562 |
Washington
See also: Washington school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Washington
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Washington School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| Cheney School District | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4,847 |
| Lake Washington School District | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 5 | 29,727 |
| Seattle Public Schools | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 4 | 4 | 7 | 54,573 |
| Spokane Public Schools | 8/1/2023 | 11/7/2023 | N/A | 6 | 1 | 5 | 29,982 |
Wisconsin
See also: Wisconsin school board elections, 2023 and List of school districts in Wisconsin
The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2023 in this state. This list may not include all school districts with elections in 2023. Ballotpedia's coverage includes all school districts in the 100 largest cities by population, the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment, and, in 2023, all districts in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Editor's note: Some school districts choose to cancel the primary election, or both the primary and general election, if the number of candidates who filed does not meet a certain threshold. The table below does not reflect which primary or general elections were canceled. Please click through to each school district's page for more information.
| 2023 Wisconsin School Board Elections | |||||||
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| District | Primary | General Election | General Runoff Election | Regular term length | Seats up for election | Total board seats | 2017-2018 enrollment |
| DeForest Area School District | 2/21/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3,762 |
| Madison Metropolitan School District | 2/21/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 2 | 7 | 26,968 |
| McFarland School District | 2/21/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4,343 |
| Middleton-Cross Plains School District | 2/21/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 5 | 9 | 7,325 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools | 2/21/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 4 | 5 | 9 | 75,539 |
| Sun Prairie Area School District | 2/21/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8,409 |
| Verona Area School District | 2/21/2023 | 4/4/2023 | N/A | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5,543 |
School board battleground elections 2023
The following election coverage was first featured in Hall Pass, Ballotpedia's weekly education-related newsletters. More elections will be added throughout the year.
Endorsements in school board elections
Ballotpedia is covering every 2023 school board election in the following 10 states: Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Most school board elections nationwide are nonpartisan, meaning candidates appear on the ballot without party labels. Endorsements provide voters with helpful information regarding candidates' stances and policy positions.
After each general election, Ballotpedia will analyze various electoral trends at the school board level in each of the 10 states included in this report. These analyses will also examine election results through the lens of the endorsements made during the race.
Click the links below to view analyses by state:
Additionally, Ballotpedia is tracking any state executive officeholder or candidate who endorsed a school board candidate in 2023. This includes the following endorsers:
- Arkansas: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R).
- Illinois: Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D).
- Oklahoma: Gov. Kevin Stitt (R), Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell (R), Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters (R), and Commissioner of Labor Leslie Osborn (R).
Overview of 2023 school board elections in the U.S.
There are approximately 83,000 school board members and 13,000 districts across the country. Over 97% of local school board members are elected, while board members in a small number of districts are appointed.
Below is a survey of all districts holding school board elections in 2023, including those that fall outside of Ballotpedia's 2023 coverage scope. If you would like to help us expand our election coverage, please consider supporting Ballotpedia.
Districts holding 2023 elections
Approximately 9,000 school districts across 35 states are holding regular school board elections in 2023.
- The approximately 9,000 school districts with regular elections in 2023 represent 69% of all districts in the country.
- The approximately 9,000 school districts represent 88% of the 10,196 total districts within those 35 states.
School board elections are held on varying schedules depending on the district and state. In the 35 states holding school board elections in 2023, seats can be up for election on the following schedules:
- Annually
- Every two years in odd-numbered years
- A combination of districts with annual or odd-year elections and districts with even-year elections.
In 25 states, more than 90% of school districts will will hold regular school board elections in 2023.
Board seats up for election in 2023
Approximately 24,100 school board seats in those 35 states (out of 66,831 total) are up for regular election in 2023.
- Most school districts hold staggered elections, meaning that not all seats are up for election in any given year. Approximately 29% of all school board seats are up for election in 2023, while 71% are not.
- The approximately 24,100 seats represent 36% of the 66,831 total school board seats in the 35 states holding elections in 2023.
- Most districts have half or one-third of seats up for election in 2023, and others have a quarter or one-fifth of seats up.
School board election dates in 2023
Regular general school board elections in 2023 will take place on at least nine different dates. Some states will have school board elections on multiple dates. In some states, school board election dates can vary by district. School districts in at least 12 states could also hold primary elections.
- April 4 - five states
- April 18 - one state
- May 2 - two states
- May 6 - one state
- May 9 - two states
- May 16 - two states
- October 3 - one state
- November 7 - 16 states
- November 14 - one state
Turnout for off-cycle school board elections such as these is very low compared to elections in November of even-numbered years. This means that voters who do participate have a higher portion of control over who wins.
Party labels in school board elections
Most school board elections in the U.S. are nonpartisan, which means the party labels of candidates do not appear on the ballot. In two states with 2023 school board elections, school board candidates appear on the ballot with party labels identifying their partisan affiliation:
- Pennsylvania
- Connecticut
In four states with 2023 school board elections, state law allows both partisan and nonpartisan elections for school board members.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
- Tennessee
In the other 29 states with 2023 school board elections, school board elections are nonpartisan.
Methodology note: These estimates are based on state rules governing school board election dates in each state cross-referenced with district-specific school board member data. The estimates only count regular elections to fill expired terms. Estimates in some states are based on extrapolation from a sample of district-specific data. Some estimates assume random distribution across cycles of staggered school board seats. Estimates are rounded. It does not count any special elections to fill unexpired terms. There could be exceptions to the state-level rules used for these estimates for individual districts.
Historical election data
Methodology note: This report does not include write-in candidates unless an incumbent ran as a write-in.
From 2018 to 2022, Ballotpedia covered elections for 4,488 school board seats in 1,511 school districts. Ballotpedia normally covers school board elections in the 200 largest school districts by student enrollment and the school districts that overlap the 100 largest cities by population. However, in 2019, we also covered all school districts up for election in the state of North Carolina. Those districts are included in this data.
We found that between 24% and 40% of elections were unopposed each year, that incumbents won between 51% and 61% of seats each year, and that between 79% and 89% of incumbents who sought re-election won each year.
Details on each year's election statistics can be found in the table below.
Seats won by incumbents and newcomers
Incumbents won a larger percentage of seats in the 2018 school board elections compared to the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 elections.
Incumbency success rates
Incumbents who ran against challengers in 2019 had a higher contested success rate than those who ran against challengers in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Incumbents in 2019 also had a higher overall success rate compared to the other four years.
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