Board Member Candidate Information (Elections)
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The Illinois School Board Elections will take place on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. The first day candidates can begin circulating nominating petitions is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The filing period for signed nominating petitions is Monday, November 16 — Monday, November 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Keeneyville School District 20 has 4 seats available (4-year terms)
Information about the 2027 elections can be found at the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) website and the DuPage County Election Commission website. Here is the link to the Prospective Candidate Packet.
Qualifications for a School Board Candidate
A popular resource for prospective school board candidates—Qualifications and Characteristics of a School Board Member—includes common qualifications for individuals who are considering serving as a school board member in Illinois. The pamphlet features characteristics of effective school board members, how to prepare for serving on a school board, reasons why school board members choose to serve, and other resources to assist candidates when deciding to run for a position on a local board of education.
School Board Member Qualifications
To qualify for school board membership, an individual must be, as of the date of election:
- A United States citizen;
- A resident of the state of Illinois and of the school district for at least one-year preceding election;
- At least 18 years of age;
- A registered voter; and
- Not a school trustee
To become a school board candidate, one must
- File a Statement of Economic Interests with the county clerk and obtain a receipt; these forms are available from the county clerk.
- Obtain and complete a nominating petition signed by at least 50 registered voters or 10% of the voters, whichever is less; and a Statement of Candidacy. Nominating petition forms and Statements of Candidacy are available from the county clerk or county board of election commissioners.
These completed documents and the county clerk's receipt for the Statement of Economic Interests must be filed with the county clerk no earlier than 141 days before the election and no later than 134 days before the election during normal office hours. Illinois Campaign Disclosure law requires a school board candidate to report contributions and expenditures over specific thresholds. "A Guide to Disclosure" explains these obligations and is published by the Illinois State Board of Elections.