School Elections
Whether it is the annual school election, which provides voters with the opportunity to choose members of their local board of education; referendum elections, which give citizens a chance to weigh in on bond proposals for school construction projects; or other school ballot questions, school elections provide community members with the opportunity to have a voice in the governance of their local school district.
The New Jersey School Boards Associations provides general information on school elections, as well as historical data on referendum elections and other ballot questions.
Elections belong to the people.”
– Abraham Lincoln
School Elections Data
NJSBA is the only state-level educational organization that collects the results of school bond referendums, ballot questions and the annual school elections.
Frequently Asked Questions: School Elections
View NJSBA’s comprehensive School Elections FAQ to get answers to your questions about legal aspects of school elections.
2024 School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar Is Now Available
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory announcing the availability of the 2024 School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar.
The calendar includes the statutory election dates and the budget procedures timeline for the 2024-2025 April school election, November school election and the special elections. School Board Notes, Feb. 13, 2024.
Are You Interested in Running for the Local Board of Education?
Check out our Candidates Kit page here and the topic page for candidacy here.
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