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School Board Election in May
Eugene School District 4J voters will decide this May who will serve in three of the seven positions on the Eugene School Board.
Potential candidates may file until Thursday, March 20, at 5 p.m. The special election is Tuesday, May 20. Voters must be registered by Tuesday, April 29.
Forms and additional information are available from the Lane County Elections Office.
Positions on the Ballot
The Eugene School Board consists of seven members who are elected to serve four-year terms. Board elections occur in May of each odd numbered year. The term of office for board members begins on July 1 immediately following the election.
This year, positions 2, 3 and 6 will be on the ballot. These positions are currently held by Ericka Thessen, Judy Newman and Maya Rabasa, respectively.
4J board members are elected from the district at large, meaning any eligible person who lives within the district boundary may serve in any school board position. To be eligible, a person must be a registered voter in the school district, must have been a resident of the district for at least one year immediately preceding the election, and may not be an employee of the district or any charter school within the district.
Key Dates
Candidate filing deadline: March 20, 5 p.m.
Voter registration deadline: April 29
Ballots mailed: May 1 (April 5 for military and overseas voters)
Election day/ballots due: May 20
More information is available on the Lane County Elections Office.
Information Available
The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) offers information for anyone interested in serving on a local school board.
For more information about school board service, visit OSBA’s Get On Board website. The association also has produced a short video to provide more information about the roles and responsibilities of school board members.