Governing Board Elections
Voters in each district elect the residents who serve on their local governing board. Our office provides informational packets and filing support to new candidates and incumbents.
DRAFT Elections
School District Elections
Election services for school district governing board, bond, override, and recall elections in Maricopa County.
Candidate InformationElection Services
How Our Office Supports School Elections
The Office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent administers governing board elections, special elections for district bonds and overrides, and governing board recall elections. We support candidates, districts, and voters at every step.
Election Information
Answers for candidates, districts, and the public about school election requirements and timelines.
Petitions & Campaign Packets
Informational packets, nomination petitions, and forms for new candidates and incumbents.
Candidate Filings
Receiving and reviewing candidate filings, including nomination papers and petition signatures.
Certificates & Oaths of Office
Issuing certificates of election and administering oaths of office to newly elected board members.
Election Records
Maintaining records related to school district elections, available through a public records request.
Types of Elections
School District Elections in Maricopa County
School districts hold four kinds of elections. Each follows its own section of Arizona law.
Bond Elections
A district governing board may call a bond election, and must call one when petitioned by 15 percent of the district’s school electors, based on the poll list from the last annual school election.
See A.R.S. § 15-491 (opens in a new tab) and Title 35, Chapter 3, Article 3
Override Elections
When a district’s proposed budget exceeds its aggregate budget limit, the governing board orders an override election, held at least 90 days after it is ordered. The board also prepares an alternate budget.
See A.R.S. § 15-481 (opens in a new tab) and Title 15, Chapter 4, Article 4
Recall Elections
Qualified electors may petition to require a seated governing board member to stand for election before the end of their term.
Board Vacancies & Appointments
When a governing board seat is vacant, whether mid-term or because no candidate filed, the County School Superintendent may appoint a qualified elector from the district to fill it.
2026 Election Cycle
Candidate & Election Information
Calendars, candidate lists, and filing tools for the current governing board election.
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PDF2026 Candidate Election Calendar Key dates for filing, challenges, statements, and the election.
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PDFCandidate Filing Checklist Everything a candidate needs to file, in one list.
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DatabaseFiled Ballot Candidates Candidates who have filed to appear on the ballot, by district. (opens in a new tab)
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DatabaseCandidate Statements & Photos Read statements submitted by governing board candidates. (opens in a new tab)
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DatabaseOffices to Be Elected Board seats up for election in each district this cycle. (opens in a new tab)
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Sign UpElection Notifications Get updates on filing deadlines and election news.
Looking for qualifications, forms, write-in lists, or the challenge process? Visit Governing Board Elections & Candidate Info. Election records are available through a public records request.
Contact Us
Election Services
Questions about filing, petitions, or an upcoming school election? Our Election Services team can help.
Phone
Office
4041 N. Central Ave., Suite 1100
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Know Your Board
Who Serves on Your Board Today?
Find your school district’s governing board, meeting agendas, and minutes in our directory of Maricopa County school districts.
Governing Board DirectoryReady to Run for Your Local School Board?
Review candidate qualifications, filing deadlines, and the forms you need to get on the ballot.
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