2025 School Board Election
Filing Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025
School Board Members play a crucial role in shaping the future of education in Sussex County. If you care about the quality of education and want to make a difference, now is the time to step up! This is your opportunity to help ensure that our school systems reflect the values and standards we hold dear. Get involved by voting or running for a position on the school board.
Election Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7 AM to 8 PM
You do NOT have to be registered to vote with the Department of Elections to vote in a School Board Election.
There is no early voting.
There is Absentee Voting. Go to School Board Absentee Voting for information.
Polling Places will be announced by the DOE closer to the election.
Per Delaware Code when there is only one candidate for the election for a school board seat, the Department declares the candidate elected and does not hold an election for the seat.
Voting Requirements:
Be a citizen of the United States and the State of Delaware.
Be domiciled within the school district for which the election is being conducted.
Be 18 years of age on or before the day of the election.
Proof of identity and address required. This includes:
Delaware driver's license
Delaware ID card
Work ID card with photo and home address
U. S. postal material with street address
Other reasonable documents which by themselves or in conjunction with another document can be used to identify the person and their address such as:
A State of Delaware vehicle registration card
A recent utility bill
A rent receipt
A signed Social Security Card
A telephone directory listing in a current phone book
Get Involved & Make a Difference!
Serving on a school board is a powerful way to influence local education policies and ensure schools serve students and families effectively. If you want to help fix Delaware’s struggling school system, consider stepping up for a seat or making your voice heard at the ballot box.
How to Become a School Board Member in 2025
Key Resources:
Delaware Department of Elections - The DE DOE website is your source of Filing Requirements as a candidate. It has wide scope of information relating to the overall School Board Elections in Delaware. Also, Download the DOE's School Board Candidate Filing Packet 2025
Current and Past School Board Members – Gain insight from those who have served and learn how to run a successful campaign.
Citizens for Delaware Schools – This organization offers networking, mentorship, and resources for candidates.
Phone: 302-307-2485
Confirm Your School District
To run for an open seat or vote in the election, you must reside within the district. Use the Delaware Department of Elections District Lookup Tool to verify your school district.
School Board Elections for 2025
Cape Henlopen – 3 Seats
Delmar – 1 Seat
Indian River – 4 Seats
Laurel – 1 Seat
Milford – 1 Seat
Seaford – 1 Seat
Woodbridge – 2 Seats
Plan Ahead for Future Elections
It's important to stay informed about upcoming elections for your local School Board. School Board seats are up for election every four years, unless an election is needed to fill a seat that was vacated early.
To find out when the School Board elections will occur in your area, refer to the Delaware Department of Elections' schedule, which includes a comprehensive chart through 2033. Visit the School Board Election Office Schedule and scroll down to the final two pages for details specific to Sussex County schools.
Start Now!
Use the resources provided to familiarize yourself with the requirements set by the Department of Elections. Attend your local school board meetings, engage with current and former board members, and reach out to organizations like Citizens for Delaware Schools to stay connected and informed.
For more information, visit Sussex.GOP and check out their new School Board Elections page.
Don't forget!
Check back After the March 7th filing deadline to meet all the Sussex County Republican School Board Candidates!
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