Run an election | School Board Elections

Student Elections 2026

A reminder to all school with students above year 9 that they are required to run student representative elections for the school board in September. The recommended date is Thursday, September 3. All students in Year 9 and above can participate.

Mid-term Elections

The Ministry of Education has confirmed the date for mid-term elections as Wednesday, March 31, 2027. This only affects schools that run staggered elections.

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Returning Officers' Homepage

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Election planning tool

Use this tool to create a timeframe for running your school election.
Register your election

(returning officer registration)
Update election information

Enter nominations on this page as you receive them.

Appoint a Returning Officer

School boards are required to appoint a returning officer for their elections.
Returning Officers' Responsibilities
Elections Handbook

Everything you need to know to run a school board election

Election documents

Sample letters, forms, and notices.
Appoint an Election Organiser
Frequently Asked Questions