Interested in Becoming a School Board Member? 2026 November School Board Election Candidate Information
NJSBA’s 2026 November School Board Election Candidate Kit
Now Available Online for Downloading
NJSBA has posted the 2026 November Election Candidates Kit online at NJSBA Candidates Kit on the NJSBA website.
This year’s Annual School Election will be held on Nov. 3, 2026. The deadline for candidates to submit their nominating petition is 4 p.m. on July 27, 2026.
School board secretaries and residents interested in board member candidacy can download the free kit, which includes information on:
- Important Dates
- Nominating Petition
- Sample News Release for Business Administrators
- Vote Poster for Downloading
- How to Become a School Board Member
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Requirements of the New Jersey School Ethics Act
- Criminal Background Checks
- Campaign Reporting Requirements
If you have any questions, please contact Ann Marie Smith in the NJSBA Communications Department at [email protected].
Download the Candidate Kit