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September 27, 2023
Run for Local School Board in Buford City, GA
Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline: Aug 20, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: No compensation.
- Filing period: Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025
- Positions: Buford City School Board - Post 3Buford City School Board - Post 4Buford City School Board - Post 5
Job description
School Boards establish a shared vision for the schools that they represent which reflects a consensus of the board, community and district staff. The school board has a wide variety of additional responsibilities, such as adopting annual budgets and issuing interim financial reports, adopting the school calendar, negotiating contracts with employees (including the hiring of superintendents), approving curriculum materials and closing or constructing schools.
Eligibility requirements
You must be eligible to vote in the election in which you are a candidate (must be a registered voter). You must have been a legal resident of the City of Buford for at least six (6) months. You must be a citizen of the United States. You have never been convicted and sentenced in any court of competent jurisdiction for a fraudulent violation of primary or election laws, malfeasance in office, or felony involving moral turpitude or conviction of domestic violence in the laws of this state of the United States, or, if so convicted, that your civil rights have been restored, and at least ten years have elapsed from the date of the completion of the sentence.You must not be a defaulter for any federal, state, county, municipal, or school system taxes. You must pay the applicable filing fees at the time of qualifying.
FAQ
How often is Local School Board elected?
The position of Local School Board is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Buford City, GA?
$35 filing fee. In lieu of filing fee candidates may collect signatures that are equivalent to 1% of the total number of registered voters eligible to vote in the last election
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the City Election's office.
Where is the filing office?
2300 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia 30518.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 770-945-6761.
How do I get started running for Local School Board?
You can start running for Local School Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Local School Board includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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